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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Hawk (ranked 4398 p4p, 206 weight class) and Pate Huntter (ranked 4381 p4p, 205 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hawk might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Winner Takes It All. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pate Huntter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk rushes Huntter and presses him up against the cage.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Huntter.
Huntter throws a head punch that misses.
Huntter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huntter throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Huntter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huntter prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huntter.
Huntter is struggling to control the position.
Hawk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huntter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Huntter working aggressively here.
Huntter scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Huntter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk trying to control the position but instead, Huntter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawk into the cage.
Huntter misses with the head strike.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Huntter is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huntter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Huntter gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Huntter after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Huntter gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk tries to stall but Huntter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huntter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hawk tries to work over Huntter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huntter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Huntter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huntter has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Huntter has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huntter.
Huntter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Huntter.
Hawk tries to score a body lock takedown but Huntter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Huntter managing to block the knees to the body from Hawk.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawk letting Huntter take a breather here.
Huntter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk can't get the takedown.
Huntter scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huntter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Huntter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Huntter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hawk wants to control but Huntter is keeping busy.
Huntter trying to get back to his feet but Hawk is in full control for now.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Huntter prevents Hawk from getting a body triangle.
Huntter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is really struggling to control Huntter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hawk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Huntter defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hawk's arms.
Huntter wants to get back to his feet.
Hawk working for a choke but Huntter is defending well.
Huntter trying to get back to his feet but Hawk is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk has got one arm under Huntter's chin. This could be trouble... Huntter trying to control the other hand but Hawk gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Huntter has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lincoln Hawk!
Lincoln Hawk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Squidward Squarepants (ranked 4428 p4p, 208 weight class) and Aldo Crespo (ranked 3837 p4p, 188 weight class). Crespo has chosen Toxic Waltz as his entrance music. Squidward Squarepants could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aldo Crespo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Squidward Squarepants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aldo Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Crespo misses the target.
Squarepants appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crespo shoots in and bounces Squarepants off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Squarepants knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crespo on the ground.
Squarepants wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Squarepants looking for a sweep. Not yet Squarepants, not yet.
Crespo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Squarepants's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crespo trying to control but Squarepants is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo is pushing down on Squarepants's leg trying to pass to half guard. Squarepants is fighting to maintain full guard but Crespo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Squarepants manages to get to full guard.
Crespo working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Squarepants wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Crespo is now in half guard.
Crespo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crespo is working for a submission of some sort.
Crespo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crespo seems to be working for a kimura but Squarepants defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Squarepants defends it well.
Crespo is looking for a kimura here.
Squarepants keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crespo wants to pass to mount but Squarepants is defending the position.
Crespo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crespo is looking to take a break and control but Squarepants is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants wants to control but Crespo is keeping busy.
Crespo wants to control but Squarepants is keeping him busy.
Crespo is thwarting Squarepants's attempts to control the position.
Crespo is looking for a kimura here.
Squarepants wants to control but Crespo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crespo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Squarepants doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crespo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crespo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Squarepants won't allow Crespo to pass to mount.
Squarepants wants to control but Crespo is keeping busy.
Crespo working over Squarepants with some ground and pound. Squarepants looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crespo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Squarepants tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Crespo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aldo Crespo!
Aldo Crespo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marv Ellis (ranked 4400 p4p, 449 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 4089 p4p, 425 weight class). Henderson has chosen No Love as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marv Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson is looking to clinch but Ellis is avoiding it.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson instigates a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Ellis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ellis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
A little feinted left hand from Ellis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ellis circles away.
Ellis misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Ellis pushes him off.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ellis throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ellis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Ellis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henderson.
Ellis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Henderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Ellis gets an underhook and turns Henderson into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Ellis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henderson moves to clinch but Ellis breaks away
and Ellis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ellis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ellis throws a leg kick but Henderson checks it.
Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellis thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A left lands for Ellis.
Henderson tries to land a front kick but Ellis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Henderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ellis lands a nice uppercut.
Ellis takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Marv Ellis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ellis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henderson feints a counter leg kick.
Ellis swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Ellis.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Ellis backs away looking to recover.
Ellis misses with a body shot.
Henderson rushes Ellis and presses him up against the cage.
Ellis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ellis as he jumps to the side.
Marv Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson has Ellis up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Henderson.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Henderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ellis uses from the top position.
Ellis forces his way into half guard.
Ellis wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position.
Ellis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ellis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henderson defends it well.
Ellis is looking for a kimura here.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position.
Henderson is not content to let Ellis control the position.
Ellis is really struggling to control Henderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ellis stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Ellis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ellis trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marv Ellis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ellis swivels and escapes.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Ellis keeps it at a distance.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Ellis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis connects with a nice looking jab.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ellis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Ellis keeps it at a distance.
Ellis throws a shot to the body.
Ellis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ellis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ellis throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson staying out of range there.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ellis circles away.
Marv Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Ellis looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Ellis.
Henderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ellis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ellis is working Henderson over against the cage.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Ellis stalling.
Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ellis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henderson defending well as Ellis loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marv Ellis is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellis loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellis misses with a body kick.
Ellis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Ellis finds it's way through Henderson's defenses.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ellis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harry Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellis lands a glancing blow to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson moves forwards but Ellis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ellis connects with the punch.
It looks like Harry Henderson has been cut.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Ellis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ellis scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellis throws a big counter combination but Henderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ellis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Ellis circles away.
Ellis throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Ellis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ellis misses with a double jab.
Ellis takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ellis misses.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Henderson tries to clinch but Ellis moves away
and Ellis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ellis with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis scoring well with a low kick there.
Ellis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Ellis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ellis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Ellis circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice straight punches there by Ellis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ellis.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ellis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ellis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson takes one to the chin there.
Ellis lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ellis.
Ellis scores with a body shot.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ellis counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marv Ellis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Henderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Henderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ellis.
Ellis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henderson has time to react.
Henderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henderson avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooh!!! Ellis has knocked Henderson down with a huge combo! Ellis steps away and waves a wobbly Henderson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Henderson is rocked!
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellis is looking to counter punch.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ellis.
Ellis loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Henderson tries to clinch but Ellis is having none of it.
Ellis looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Ellis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson looks to clinch
and Ellis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Henderson! Ellis lets Henderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ellis drops Henderson with a naaaaasty hook - Henderson is in real trouble here! Ellis dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marv Ellis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Carter (ranked 2441 p4p, 294 weight class) and The Reverend Jim Ignatowski (ranked 1604 p4p, 209 weight class). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignatowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ignatowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Ignatowski, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Ignatowski against the cage but Ignatowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ignatowski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Carter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ignatowski defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ignatowski to the mat! Ignatowski manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter landing with the ground and pound.
Ignatowski trying to control the position here.
Carter slips nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing that Carter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carter connects with a nice short shot to Ignatowski's temple.
Carter is looking to advance position but Ignatowski won't allow it.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Carter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Carter not doing much here.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carter thows a huge punch but Ignatowski dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ignatowski wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ignatowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignatowski's head.
Carter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carter lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Carter throws a big right hand that misses.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Carter postures up.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter throwing strikes from guard but Ignatowski blocks nicely.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carter wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski wants to stand up but Carter is controlling him.
Carter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carter trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Carter in close.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Carter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatowski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Carter blocks it well.
Ignatowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatowski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carter if he has to take too many more of those.
Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignatowski to the ground. Ignatowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carter shoots in and bounces Ignatowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.
Ignatowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
John Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carter postures up in Ignatowski's guard and throws a big left but Ignatowski blocks it.
Ignatowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ignatowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carter trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Carter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carter wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski pulls Carter in to control the position.
Carter trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Carter in close.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carter throwing strikes from guard but Ignatowski blocks nicely.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Ignatowski as Carter shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Ignatowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Ignatowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ignatowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carter's calf.
Ignatowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carter's head.
Ignatowski blocks a head kick by Carter.
Carter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignatowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat.
It seemed like Ignatowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carter shoots and misses
enabling Ignatowski to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like John Carter has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
Ignatowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter fails with the takedown
and Ignatowski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to stand back up but Carter is controlling him
Ignatowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carter.
Carter throwing shots but Ignatowski is blocking nicely.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Carter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ignatowski controls Carter momentarily but Carter frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Carter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Carter drives through with a takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carter wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ignatowski wants to stand but Carter is controlling the position.
Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carter wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter postures up in Ignatowski's guard and throws a big left but Ignatowski blocks it.
Carter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carter's guard.
Ignatowski advances to half guard.
Carter wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Carter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Ignatowski is continuing to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ignatowski defends well and Carter ends up having to push Ignatowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ignatowski cracks the inside of Carter's front leg.
Carter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ignatowski's calf.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carter or perhaps it was just good defense by Ignatowski, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ignatowski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski pulls Carter in to control the position.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ignatowski's head.
Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatowski.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Reverend Jim Ignatowski.
I think Ignatowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sajjad Gharibi (ranked 2451 p4p, 73 weight class) and Manuel Overide (ranked 2965 p4p, 87 weight class). Manuel Overide will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sajjad Gharibi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manuel Overide!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gharibi.
Overide moves out of range of the strikes.
Overide darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Overide slips a straight right by Gharibi.
Gharibi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by Gharibi. Beautiful body shot.
Gharibi lands a jab to Overide's midsection.
Gharibi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Overide misses with a wild body shot.
Gharibi throws a good cross that connects.
Overide thuds his right hand into Gharibi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gharibi misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Gharibi misses.
Gharibi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Overide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overide throws an overhand right that lands on Gharibi's shoulder, as Gharibi tries to avoid the shot.
Gharibi fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Overide to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Overide looks to clinch but Gharibi throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Overide taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sajjad Gharibi!
Sajjad Gharibi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dawson (ranked 957 p4p, 96 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 3054 p4p, 285 weight class). Roger Dawson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roger Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Nurmagomedov lands.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Dawson avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dawson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Dawson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dawson is holding on for now.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson is concentrating on defense, preventing Nurmagomedov from advancing position.
Dawson is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dawson has recovered full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dawson is on top in guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dawson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Dawson loads up on a big left hand.
Dawson misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dawson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dawson misses with a left hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dawson thinking.
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawson stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Dawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson but Dawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roger Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagomedov darts in and clinches Dawson up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
Dawson is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dawson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Dawson finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dawson defends it well.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Dawson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dawson stands up from Nurmagomedov's guard - Dawson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dawson lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dawson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the button.
Dawson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Dawson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Dawson lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
Roger Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Dawson digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Dawson misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson misses the shot to the body.
Dawson lands a nice looking body shot.
Dawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dawson gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Dawson manages to retain guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dawson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov has Dawson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dawson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dawson prevents the takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawson tries to stall but Nurmagomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Dawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nurmagomedov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dawson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dawson tries to escape but Nurmagomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is working hard here to advance position.
Well, with Nurmagomedov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dawson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Nurmagomedov missing with strikes.
My spies in Pride inform me that Nurmagomedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nurmagomedov misses with an elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov tries to get the hooks in deep but Dawson pushed the leg off.
Nurmagomedov misses with an elbow to the head.
Dawson wants to control his opponent's hands but Nurmagomedov gets his hands free.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dawson is in bad spot here.
Dawson is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Nurmagomedov 's hooks.
Nurmagomedov tries to control but Dawson wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson blocking the ground and pound.
Dawson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dawson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dawson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Dawson tries to lock up and control but Nurmagomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dawson regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dawson's head.
Dawson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head shot. Dawson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dawson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov closes the distance but Dawson moves to the side
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov walks into a left hand.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Dawson misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roger Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dawson, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dawson lands a body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dawson tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roger Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawson throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Dawson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dawson.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dawson throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Dawson throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nurmagomedov.
Dawson throws Nurmagomedov to one side and escapes!
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
A big right from Dawson misses.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Dawson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson connects with the punch.
Dawson punishes Nurmagomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Dawson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Dawson's guard.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dawson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dawson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dawson!
Dawson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nurmagomedov to his feet.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurmagomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Dawson lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Dawson gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Dawson thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Dawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagomedov thinking.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Dawson fakes the body blow, causing Nurmagomedov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nurmagomedov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Dawson!
A victorious Roger Dawson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike McLaughlin (ranked 1381 p4p, 142 weight class) and Ao Ki (ranked 1672 p4p, 172 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike McLaughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ao Ki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Ki.
A quick step to the side and McLaughlin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from McLaughlin.
Ki looks for a takedown but McLaughlin sprawls well.
McLaughlin is looking to counter punch.
McLaughlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ki under the eye.
Ki shoots in for a takedown but McLaughlin shows good takedown defense.
It looked like McLaughlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ki.
McLaughlin cracks Ki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McLaughlin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ki to stand back up!
Ki is rocked!
It looks like Ao Ki has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ki shoots in but no luck this time.
Ki is still on wobbly legs! Can McLaughlin finish him?
Mike McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ao Ki.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Ki's head but Ki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ki throws a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a huge left! Ki is in big trouble! He's backing up but McLaughlin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ki from any more damage. A dominating finish by McLaughlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McLaughlin!
A very excited looking Mike McLaughlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neil Diaz (ranked 2048 p4p, 259 weight class) and Cartel Lopez (ranked 1355 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cartel Lopez enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cartel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Lopez's defenses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lopez misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neil Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cartel Lopez.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartel Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz has control of Lopez's left arm, preventing Lopez from doing any damage.
Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage.
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Diaz cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lopez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Lopez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Lopez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz is leaning against Lopez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Lopez looks winded!
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Lopez's ribcage. Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Diaz cracks Lopez with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Neil Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cartel Lopez.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz cracks Lopez with a nice body shot.
Neil Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez is rocked!
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lopez.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Diaz jumps guard.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lopez rolls with it to try and escape but Diaz cranks on the arm and Lopez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neil Diaz!
Neil Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tycoon (ranked 959 p4p, 131 weight class) and Ralph Gardner (ranked 2331 p4p, 298 weight class). Tycoon comes to the cage accompanied by Monkey Business. Gardner has chosen Thug Luv as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
220 lbs
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210 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Ralph Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Tycoon finds it's target.
Tycoon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Mike Tycoon has been cut.
Gardner misses with a hook.
Tycoon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tycoon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gardner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tycoon scores with a nice right hand.
Gardner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gardner! But no joy.
Tycoon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tycoon ducks under a wild hook from Gardner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardner misses with a hook. Tycoon ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tycoon. Gardner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tycoon connects with a right hand. Gardner shakes it off.
Gardner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Tycoon's head coaches at Martial Arts Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tycoon throws a lazy uppercut
and Gardner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tycoon swings for the body but Gardner moves out of range.
It seemed like Gardner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gardner misses with a hook.
Tycoon slips a straight right by Gardner.
Tycoon staying out of range there.
Tycoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardner scores with a hook.
Tycoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gardner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tycoon throws a leg kick which misses Gardner's front leg but catches the back leg as Gardner tries to avoid it.
Gardner loads up on a big right hand but Tycoon slips the punch.
Tycoon wants to clinch but Gardner slips to the side
and Tycoon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tycoon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tycoon throws a body punch but Gardner moves out of range.
Tycoon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gardner counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tycoon thuds his right hand into Gardner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tycoon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gardner swings for the body but Tycoon moves out of range.
Tycoon misses with a low kick.
Gardner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tycoon swings for the body but Gardner moves out of range.
Tycoon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tycoon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gardner finds it's way round the side to connect with Tycoon's head.
Mike Tycoon's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner slips a straight right by Tycoon.
Gardner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tycoon slips a straight right by Gardner.
Tycoon moves out of range as Gardner strikes.
Gardner slips under a jab from Tycoon.
Gardner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gardner loads up on a big right hand but Tycoon slips the punch.
Tycoon throwing a counter right hand but Gardner manages to avoid it.
Tycoon takes a swing at Gardner's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Gardner.
Gardner throws a jab but it's blocked by Tycoon.
A big right from Gardner misses.
Tycoon throws the left hand but Gardner avoids the punch easily.
Gardner checks a low kick from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Gardner misses.
Gardner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gardner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tycoon.
Tycoon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gardner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gardner lands a jab to the head.
Tycoon throws a front kick aimed at Gardner's knee but Gardner avoids it well.
Gardner swings for the body but Tycoon moves out of range.
Tycoon misses the jab.
Tycoon scores with a jab to the body.
Tycoon scores with a body shot.
Tycoon swings for the body but Gardner moves out of range.
Gardner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gardner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tycoon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Tycoon misses.
Gardner thinks about the counter body kick.
Gardner slips under a jab.
Tycoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gardner was well out of range. Poor timing from Tycoon.
Tycoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Gardner misses with a looping right.
Tycoon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gardner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tycoon lands a leg kick that knocks Gardner off balance momentarily.
Tycoon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tycoon is looking to wear down Gardner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gardner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tycoon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tycoon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tycoon tries to land a leg kick but Gardner saw it coming and moves away.
Tycoon swings for the body but Gardner moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gardner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gardner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tycoon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gardner lands with a hook. Tycoon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mike Tycoon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tycoon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gardner fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gardner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tycoon throws a body punch but Gardner moves out of range.
Gardner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tycoon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gardner lands a glancing blow to the side of Tycoon's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tycoon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tycoon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gardner catches Tycoon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tycoon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tycoon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gardner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mike Tycoon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gardner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tycoon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tycoon misses with a jab to the body
and Tycoon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Gardner misses.
Gardner walks into a left hand.
Tycoon lunges at Gardner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gardner's hand.
Gardner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tycoon is out of range and Gardner settles back down.
Gardner throws a jab but it's blocked by Tycoon.
Tycoon lands a nice looking body shot.
Gardner missing with a left hand there. Tycoon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gardner tries to bum rush Tycoon with a series of wild strikes but Tycoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tycoon throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Gardner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tycoon tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gardner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gardner is rocked!
Tycoon shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Gardner takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Tycoon sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Gardner bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tycoon!
A very excited looking Mike Tycoon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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