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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mister Handsy (ranked 7327 p4p, 292 weight class) and Diego Carlitto (ranked 8340 p4p, 312 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carlitto's choice of entrance music: Painkiller. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Handsy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Carlitto!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handsy shoots in for a takedown but Carlitto shows good takedown defense.
Handsy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carlitto leaves Handsy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carlitto digs a good body shot into Handsy's ribs.
Handsy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carlitto lands a big right hand that sends Handsy crashing to the mat! Carlitto stays standing though and waves Handsy back to his feet!
Handsy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handsy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlitto tries to avoid it but Handsy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlitto to the ground. Carlitto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Handsy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlitto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Handsy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carlitto fakes the body blow, causing Handsy to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Handsy goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Carlitto!
Diego Carlitto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wilmer Valderrama (ranked 8299 p4p, 311 weight class) and Marvin Meep (ranked 5825 p4p, 257 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilmer Valderrama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Meep!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valderrama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meep is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valderrama with a body shot.
Valderrama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meep was well out of range. Poor timing from Valderrama.
Meep 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.
Valderrama throws a right hand that misses
and Meep counters with a nice uppercut.
Meep scores with a hook to the body. Valderrama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valderrama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meep smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valderrama throws a lazy right hand but Meep sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Meep.
A big left from Meep misses.
Meep looks to score with a jab to the body but Valderrama is just out of range.
Valderrama swings widly with a right hand
and Meep counters with a stiff right hand.
Meep punishes Valderrama's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valderrama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meep was well out of range. Poor timing from Valderrama.
Meep fails to land with a series of punches.
Valderrama is looking to counter punch.
Meep has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Valderrama misses with a left hand
and Valderrama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valderrama throws a hook but Meep avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meep takes the fight into the clinch.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
Meep struggles to land a body shot inside as Valderrama controls his hands.
Valderrama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meep tries to throw a body punch but Valderrama avoids it by throwing Meep back against the cage.
Meep doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meep lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valderrama working aggressively here.
Meep pushes Valderrama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valderrama has a couple of punches blocked by Meep.
Meep scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valderrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valderrama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meep's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valderrama.
Meep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valderrama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meep's elbow.
Good body shot from Meep.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valderrama.
Meep throws a punch but it's blocked by Valderrama.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
Valderrama gets through Meep's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meep blocks an uppercut.
Meep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valderrama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Meep.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
Meep doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meep.
Meep tries to work over Valderrama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meep tries to work over Valderrama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meep blocks a body shot from Valderrama.
Meep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meep lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valderrama backwards.
Meep misses with a punch to the body.
Valderrama misses with a punch to the body.
Meep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valderrama working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Meep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meep lands a right hand.
Meep tries to work over Valderrama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meep digs a right hand into Valderrama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valderrama's gas tank.
Valderrama swings wildly with an uppercut but Meep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valderrama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Meep - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Meep.
Meep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
Meep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valderrama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valderrama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meep is working Valderrama over against the cage.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Valderrama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valderrama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valderrama.
Valderrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meep effectively controlling the action here.
Meep misses with a punch on the inside.
Valderrama misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valderrama.
Valderrama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meep swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meep works on Valderrama's body with a couple of short punches.
Valderrama tries a body shot but Meep blocks it.
Valderrama prevents a body shot from Meep.
Meep lands a right hand.
Valderrama lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Meep.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valderrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valderrama tries a body shot but Meep blocks it.
Meep looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Meep dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Meep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valderrama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valderrama cracks Meep with an open hand slap.
Danga de danga de dang - Meep scores with a four punch combination!
Meep fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valderrama on the side of the head.
Meep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valderrama moves into the clinch successfully.
Valderrama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meep backwards.
A short left from Meep.
A shot in the inside from Meep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meep lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meep lands a hook that snaps the head of Valderrama backwards.
A short left from Valderrama.
Valderrama misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Meep.
Meep makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valderrama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
Meep lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valderrama or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valderrama throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valderrama.
Meep lands a shoulder strike.
Marvin Meep seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meep prevents a body shot from Valderrama.
Meep tries to work over Valderrama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valderrama working aggressively here.
Meep struggles to land a body shot inside as Valderrama controls his hands.
Valderrama has a couple of punches blocked by Meep.
Meep struggles to land a body shot inside as Valderrama controls his hands.
Meep slowing the pace effectively.
Valderrama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meep tries to throw a body punch but Valderrama avoids it by throwing Meep back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meep.
A short uppercut from Valderrama.
Meep taking a breather.
Meep struggles to land a body shot inside as Valderrama controls his hands.
Valderrama tries to throw a body punch but Meep avoids it by throwing Valderrama back against the cage.
Valderrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valderrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
Valderrama cracks Meep with a nice body shot.
Valderrama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valderrama takes a shot to the head.
Meep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meep blocks an uppercut.
Valderrama pushes Meep back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valderrama struggles to land a body shot inside as Meep controls his hands.
Valderrama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meep blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meep throws a punch but it's blocked by Valderrama.
Valderrama struggles to land a body shot inside as Meep controls his hands.
Meep has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meep stalling in the clinch but Valderrama improves position.
Meep is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valderrama misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valderrama.
Meep trying to control the position but instead, Valderrama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Meep into the cage.
Valderrama pushes Meep back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meep lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valderrama backwards.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
Valderrama swings wildly with an uppercut but Meep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meep misses with a punch to the body.
Meep lands an uppercut.
Meep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meep tries to work over Valderrama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valderrama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
Meep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valderrama misses with a punch on the inside.
Valderrama throws a head punch that misses.
Valderrama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meep backwards.
Meep can't find room to land a body shot as Valderrama controls the action.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valderrama.
Valderrama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valderrama tries to throw a body punch but Meep avoids it by throwing Valderrama back against the cage.
Meep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valderrama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meep lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valderrama backwards.
Meep misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valderrama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valderrama lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marvin Meep will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Valderrama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meep lands a slapping body shot.
Marvin Meep seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valderrama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meep drops his hands momentarily and Valderrama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valderrama has managed to clinch.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
Meep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meep lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valderrama is working Meep over against the cage.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valderrama lands with a short shot to the head.
Meep scores with a shoulder strike.
Meep working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meep blocking some punches.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
Meep can't find room to land a body shot as Valderrama controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Meep.
Meep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valderrama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valderrama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valderrama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meep lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meep lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Valderrama fails to land.
Meep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Meep.
Valderrama tries a body shot but Meep blocks it.
Meep presses Valderrama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valderrama lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meep.
Valderrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Meep.
Valderrama prevents a body shot from Meep.
Meep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valderrama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilmer Valderrama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valderrama blocks a body shot from Meep.
Meep blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Meep - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valderrama misses with a punch on the inside.
Meep lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valderrama gets through Meep's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valderrama.
A body shot lands from Meep.
Meep blocks an uppercut.
Meep is stalling here.
Meep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valderrama has a couple of punches blocked by Meep.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valderrama.
Valderrama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valderrama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valderrama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Valderrama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valderrama struggles to land a body shot inside as Meep controls his hands.
Meep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meep tries to throw a body punch but Valderrama avoids it by throwing Meep back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valderrama.
A left hand lands to the body for Meep.
Meep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valderrama has a couple of punches blocked by Meep.
Valderrama throws a head punch that misses.
Meep cracks Valderrama with a nice body shot.
Valderrama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valderrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valderrama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valderrama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meep.
Meep can't find room to land a body shot as Valderrama controls the action.
Valderrama swings wildly with an uppercut but Meep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meep prevents a body shot from Valderrama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meep stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valderrama misses with the head strike.
Valderrama misses with some punches.
Valderrama works on Meep's body with a couple of short punches.
Meep lands a hook that snaps the head of Valderrama backwards.
Meep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meep is trying to stall.
Meep tries to throw a body punch but Valderrama avoids it by throwing Meep back against the cage.
Good body shot from Meep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valderrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valderrama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valderrama working aggressively here.
Meep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valderrama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meep scores with a shot to the side of Valderrama's head.
A short right from Valderrama.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilmer Valderrama.
Well Meep has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marvin Meep!
During a confident post fight interview, Marvin Meep thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coach Eddie Boxing (ranked 3566 p4p, 389 weight class) and Ginekes Poutanes (ranked 2067 p4p, 249 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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200 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coach Eddie Boxing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ginekes Poutanes!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poutanes slips under a jab from Boxing.
Boxing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poutanes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxing has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poutanes pushes Boxing away with a front kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boxing!
Boxing on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Coach Eddie Boxing has been cut.
Poutanes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boxing takes a step back to recover.
Boxing falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poutanes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boxing thinking.
Boxing is breathing heavily.
Boxing takes one to the side of the head.
Coach Eddie Boxing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxing wants to clinch but Poutanes slips to the side
and Poutanes counters with a straight right hand.
Boxing is rocked!
Boxing misses with a takedown
and Poutanes counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Boxing out cold! What a finish! Poutanes is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ginekes Poutanes!
A very excited looking Ginekes Poutanes 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lloyd (ranked 2502 p4p, 334 weight class) and Joey Bob Potatohauler (ranked 1982 p4p, 266 weight class). Frank Lloyd has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Bob Potatohauler!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potatohauler scores with a jab. Lloyd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Potatohauler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lloyd on the side of the head.
Lloyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potatohauler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Potatohauler misses with a looping right.
Potatohauler misses with a jab to the body
and Potatohauler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potatohauler misses with a straight left.
Lloyd looks to land a right hand but Potatohauler moved out of range.
Lloyd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Potatohauler misses with a looping left.
Potatohauler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potatohauler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lloyd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Potatohauler swivels and escapes.
Potatohauler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potatohauler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potatohauler misses with a shot to the body
and Lloyd counters with a right hand to the body.
Lloyd cracks Potatohauler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lloyd.
Potatohauler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lloyd misses with a two punch combination.
Lloyd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potatohauler.
Lloyd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lloyd misses the shot to the body.
Lloyd moves out of range as Potatohauler strikes.
Potatohauler thuds a left hand into Lloyd's body.
Lloyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Potatohauler.
Lloyd walks into a straight right hand from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler connects with a right hand. Lloyd shakes it off.
Potatohauler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lloyd.
Potatohauler misses the jab.
Lloyd missing with a left hand there. Potatohauler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potatohauler lands a nice looking body shot.
Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potatohauler lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lloyd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potatohauler.
Lloyd staying out of range there.
Potatohauler avoids the body shot from Lloyd.
Potatohauler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lloyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potatohauler.
Lloyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lloyd swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Potatohauler to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Frank Lloyd has been cut.
Potatohauler scores with a jab. Lloyd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lloyd is rocked!
Potatohauler cracks Lloyd with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Bob Potatohauler!
After winning the bout, Joey Bob Potatohauler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien Demento (ranked 1583 p4p, 208 weight class) and Hungarian Hotdog (ranked 1795 p4p, 237 weight class). Hotdog is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: George Ezra - Budapest. Hungarian Hotdog acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Demento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hungarian Hotdog!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Hotdog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hotdog.
Demento looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Hotdog misses with a looping left.
Hotdog dips to his left and cracks Demento with an uppercut!
Hotdog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demento.
Demento staying out of range there.
Demento attempts a counter takedown but Hotdog avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hotdog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotdog misses with a straight right.
Demento changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hotdog has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hotdog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demento quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A left lands for Hotdog.
Demento on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hotdog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demento manages to avoid it.
Demento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hungarian Hotdog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demento uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hotdog.
Demento appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hotdog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Demento's head backwards.
Demento looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hotdog, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotdog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demento manages to avoid it.
Demento avoids the body shot from Hotdog.
Demento shoots in and drives through. Hotdog sprawls well.
Hotdog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demento looks for a takedown but Hotdog sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Demento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Demento takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demento keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hotdog.
Demento drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hotdog sprawls and moves away.
Demento slips a straight right by Hotdog.
Hotdog sizes up Demento with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hotdog misses with a left hand
and Demento counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hotdog!
Hotdog throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Demento displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hotdog throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hotdog cracks Demento with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hotdog throws a looping overhand right but Demento ducks down to avoid it.
Demento drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hotdog sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hotdog jabs Demento to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hotdog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hungarian Hotdog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hotdog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hotdog. Demento does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demento appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hotdog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hotdog tests Demento's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demento fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hungarian Hotdog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Demento drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hotdog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demento at a distance.
Demento fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Demento goes for a double leg but Hotdog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hotdog continues to drive forward.
Hotdog misses the body punch
and Demento counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotdog won't allow Demento to pass to mount.
Hotdog is looking to get back to full guard here but Demento has managed to pass to side control instead.
Demento looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hotdog is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotdog on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hotdog can't do much from the bottom here.
Hotdog is looking to regain half guard here but Demento keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demento wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hotdog, who protects the arm well.
Hotdog wants to control but Demento postures up.
Demento tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
What's Hotdog going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotdog seems a little lost for a moment, as Demento dominates the positioning.
Hotdog is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hotdog tries to buck Demento off but Demento is having none of it.
Demento working away.
Hotdog keeping his opponent close.
Demento connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hotdog some visible discomfort.
Demento scoring with punches and elbows.
Demento lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hotdog down.
Demento has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hotdog!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demento landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demento working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hotdog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Demento landing strikes from the mount and Hotdog is in trouble!
Hotdog can't escape the position.
Demento lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hotdog hang on?
Hotdog wants to control but Demento is having none of it.
Hotdog is looking to get to half guard.
Demento scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hotdog is desperately trying to improve his position but Demento has a good base and remains in mount.
Demento 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.
A nice elbow there by Demento.
Hotdog tries to hold on but Demento pushes him away.
Demento trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Demento with the ground and pound from mount.
Demento avoids the attempt from Hotdog to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demento landing shots from mount.
Hotdog taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Hotdog really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hotdog wants to hold on but Demento pushes him away.
Demento working Hotdog over with strikes here.
Hotdog tries to reverse the position but Demento maintains control.
Demento with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Hotdog that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hotdog is squirming around, avoiding Demento's attempts to control the action.
Demento avoids the attempt from Hotdog to control.
Demento lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hotdog is trying to escape the mount.
Demento working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Demento dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hotdog stuffs the takedown attempt from Demento. Demento gets slowly back to his feet.
Demento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demento attempts a counter takedown but Hotdog avoids it well and moves away.
Demento takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demento shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hotdog as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hotdog.
Hotdog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demento.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Demento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demento walks into a stiff left hand from Hotdog.
Hungarian Hotdog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hotdog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Demento. Demento circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot by Hotdog.
Hotdog throws a body punch but Demento moves out of range.
Demento feinted with a counter takedown.
Demento shoots in for a takedown but Hotdog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demento on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hotdog lands a jab.
Hotdog misses with a looping right.
Demento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hotdog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hotdog 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.
Hotdog throws a shot to the body.
Hotdog lands a jab to the head.
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!
Hotdog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demento shoots in for a takedown but Hotdog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Demento moves out of range of the strikes.
Hotdog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demento's hands.
Hotdog misses with a right hand
and Demento counters with a single leg into guard. Hotdog didn't expect that.
Demento stands up over Hotdog, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hotdog controlling the position.
Hotdog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demento trying to control but Hotdog is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demento slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hotdog controls Demento momentarily but Demento frees himself.
Demento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hotdog is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Demento working some strikes from top position.
Hotdog has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Demento has passed into side control.
Demento works to advance to full mount. Hotdog defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hotdog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demento. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demento dominating with strikes here.
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!
Demento has hold of Hotdog's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hotdog manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hotdog wants to hold on but Demento pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hungarian Hotdog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hotdog 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hungarian Hotdog!
Hungarian Hotdog seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santu Avisu Kona (ranked 2039 p4p, 216 weight class) and Neville Southall (ranked 2611 p4p, 272 weight class). Neville Southall told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santu Avisu Kona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avisu Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Southall's shoulder, as Southall tries to avoid the shot.
Southall throws the kick towards the body but Avisu Kona avoids it.
Southall scoring well with a low kick there.
Avisu Kona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Avisu Kona. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Southall misses its intended target.
Southall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Avisu Kona's sensitive parts.
Southall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Southall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Avisu Kona throws the left hand but Southall avoids the punch easily.
Southall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Southall swinging wildly here.
Avisu Kona moves into range and clinches up with Southall.
Southall can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Southall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Southall works on Avisu Kona's body with a couple of short punches.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avisu Kona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
Southall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Avisu Kona up against the cage.
Avisu Kona tries to throw a body punch but Southall avoids it by throwing Avisu Kona back against the cage.
Southall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avisu Kona or not.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall is trying to force a seperation but Avisu Kona has the dominant position.
Avisu Kona lands with a short shot to the head.
Southall looking to slow down the pace here.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
Avisu Kona has Southall pressed against the cage, preventing Southall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Southall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Avisu Konas head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southall's elbow.
Southall misses with the head strike.
Southall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Avisu Kona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Southall can turn it around.
Avisu Kona has Southall pressed against the cage, preventing Southall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Avisu Kona as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Avisu Kona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Southall looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Southall has had enough of the clinch but Avisu Kona keeps him there for the moment.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Southall.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a left to the head.
Avisu Kona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Avisu Kona presses Southall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Avisu Kona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avisu Kona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Southall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Southall blocks it.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Southall misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Southall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Avisu Kona works on Southall's body with a couple of short punches.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avisu Kona.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Avisu Kona pushes Southall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Avisu Kona.
Southall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Southall has a couple of punches blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
Southall prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Southall blocks an uppercut.
Avisu Kona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Southalls head.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Avisu Kona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Southall uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neville Southall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Avisu Kona lunges at Southall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Southall's hand.
Southall defending well as Avisu Kona loads up on a big left hand.
Avisu Kona loads up on a big right hand but Southall slips the punch.
Southall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avisu Kona lands with an overhand left.
Southall throws a head kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Avisu Kona moves out of range easily.
Avisu Kona rushes Southall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Southall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona lands a nice uppercut.
Avisu Kona working aggressively here.
Southall blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona struggles to land a body shot inside as Southall controls his hands.
A short right from Avisu Kona on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Southall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southall's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southall.
Southall prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southall's elbow.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Southall blocks it.
Avisu Kona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Southall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avisu Kona is looking to clinch but Southall is avoiding it.
Southall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avisu Kona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Southall can do to turn this around?
Avisu Kona tests Southall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Southall throws a head kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Santu Avisu Kona is winning the standup battle so far.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avisu Kona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Avisu Kona connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Southall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Southall is looking to land body kicks.
Avisu Kona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Southall.
Avisu Kona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southall connects with an inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Southall.
Avisu Kona scores with a punch to the head.
Southall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona closes the distance and clinches.
Avisu Kona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Southall is looking to break free of the clinch but Avisu Kona has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southall.
A short right from Southall on the inside.
Southall tries to circle away but Avisu Kona has him pinned against the cage.
Avisu Kona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Southall.
Southall is breathing heavily.
Avisu Kona digs a right hand underneath Southall's ribcage. Southall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avisu Kona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southall blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Southall blocks it.
Southall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike.
Southall takes a shot to the head.
Southall is rocked!
Avisu Kona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Southall is still on wobbly legs! Can Avisu Kona finish him?
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Avisu Kona here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Southall seems to have recovered his senses.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Southall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Southall prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
Southall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Avisu Kona.
A shot in the inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona dips a shoulder and cracks Southall with a mighty uppercut! Southall falls back against the cage and Avisu Kona unloads with a barrage of strikes! Southall is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Avisu Kona screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
A very excited looking Santu Avisu Kona 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky Kirby (ranked 1716 p4p, 179 weight class) and Jackie Lo (ranked 1411 p4p, 149 weight class). Jackie Lo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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230 lbs
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269 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackie Lo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirby doesn't seem bothered though.
Kirby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lo connects with a body shot.
Lo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lo thuds a left hand into Kirby's body.
Lo stuns Kirby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Lo.
It looks like Micky Kirby has been cut.
Kirby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Kirby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirby is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirby doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby fails with the takedown
enabling Lo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirby is rocked!
Lo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lo lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kirby - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Lo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackie Lo!
Jackie Lo gave a mention to Free Bands inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Hatton (ranked 990 p4p, 135 weight class) and William Ralph Dean (ranked 1119 p4p, 147 weight class). Hatton's entrance music is deadman. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Ralph Dean!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatton shoots for a double leg takedown but Dean sprawls well. He's pushed Hatton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Dean as Hatton shoots in.
Dean cracks Hatton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dean throws out a loose jab but Hatton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatton gets a double leg takedown into Dean's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dean holds on and takes a little breather.
Hatton drops back looking for a leg! Dean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dean manages to kick Hatton off! Hatton jumps back into Dean's guard.
Dean has Hatton pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Hatton is fighting to break Dean's control of his arms but Dean is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton forces his way into half guard.
Dean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hatton passes to full mount!
Hatton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dean to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dean shrugs it off.
Hatton trying to control but Dean is having none of it.
Dean wants to hold on but Hatton pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is squirming around, avoiding Hatton's attempts to control the action.
Hatton fails to move to back control.
Dean 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.
Hatton has control of Dean's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dean regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hatton wants to control the pace but Dean is squirming around nicely.
Hatton working for a submission but Dean is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is desperately trying to improve his position but Hatton has a good base and remains in mount.
Dean defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hatton.
Dean holds on for dear life, controlling Hatton's posture momentarily.
Dean keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dean tries to hold on but Hatton postures up.
Hatton looking to control but Dean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dean is looking to improve his position but Hatton isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hatton is working away from the top position though.
Hatton trying to mount his opponent but Dean defends it.
Hatton is working hard here to advance position.
Dean keeping control of the position.
Hatton trying to control the action but Dean is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hatton trying to pass the guard but Dean defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Hatton dominated that round.
That's time! Hatton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice uppercut there from Dean.
Hatton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hatton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dean.
Dean fails to land with a series of punches.
Hatton slips a jab from Dean.
Hatton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dean defends well and Hatton ends up having to push Dean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Hatton with that takedown attempt.
Hatton ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
Hatton attempts a counter takedown but Dean avoids it well and moves away.
Dean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dean throws a big shot that misses.
Hatton tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Hatton with that takedown attempt.
Dean misses with an uppercut.
Hatton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hatton feints and as Dean raises his hands in defense, Hatton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joey Hatton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton looking to pass the guard.
Dean trying to control the position here.
Hatton tries to free his leg and advance position but Dean is retaining full guard.
Dean has control of Hatton's left arm, preventing Hatton from doing any damage.
Hatton looking to pass the guard.
Hatton advances position into side control!
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.
Dean is trying to get back to half guard.
Hatton tries to advance to mount but Dean denies him.
Dean struggling a bit here.
Dean controls the position for a moment.
Hatton advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to control but Hatton is having none of it.
Dean is desperately trying to improve his position but Hatton has a good base and remains in mount.
Hatton avoids the attempt from Dean to control.
Hatton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dean can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dean is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Hatton wants to control but instead Dean manages to regain half guard.
Hatton wants to free his trapped foot but Dean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dean is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dean tries to get to full guard but Hatton has control of the leg.
Hatton wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean is doing well to control the position and prevent Hatton from advancing to side control.
Dean is trying to maintain the position but Hatton is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Ralph Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hatton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dean as he avoids it easily.
Hatton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dean's guard.
Dean has his hands on Hatton's head, controlling the position.
Dean wants to stand up but Hatton is controlling him.
Dean has control of Hatton's left arm, preventing Hatton from doing any damage.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton pushing down on Dean's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dean tries to roll over but Hatton keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dean preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dean wants to control but Hatton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dean is not content to let Hatton control the position.
Dean wants to get back to full guard.
Hatton is looking for a kimura here.
Dean keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hatton trying to mount his opponent but Dean defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
William Ralph Dean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hatton ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
Hatton darts in looking for a takedown but Dean gets double underhooks and turns Hatton into the cage.
Dean 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.
Hatton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dean but Dean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean misses with an uppercut. Hatton saw that one coming.
Hatton fails with a takedown attempt.
Hatton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dean throws out the jab.
Hatton attempts a counter takedown but Dean avoids it well and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Dean scores with a four punch combination!
Hatton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dean's half guard.
Hatton seems to be working for a kimura but Dean defends the submission attempt.
Hatton is trying to control the action in half guard but Dean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dean is positioning himself well to prevent Hatton advancing to mount.
Dean tries to roll over but Hatton keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dean sees it coming and defends easily.
Dean controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hatton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dean is just riding it out for now. Hatton eventually gives up the hold.
Hatton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Ralph Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dean 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Ralph Dean!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kardashian (ranked 1236 p4p, 177 weight class) and Jonny Lodden (ranked 1442 p4p, 208 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jonny Lodden was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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209 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Excellent 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Kardashian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Lodden!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodden moves in looking to clinch but Kardashian pushes him off.
Kardashian keeps the fight on the outside.
Kardashian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kardashian. Lodden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lodden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kardashian needs to keep his hands up - Lodden had a free shot at his head there.
Lodden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
A swing and a miss from Kardashian.
Lodden looks to land a combination. Kardashian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Kardashian gets tackled into the cage by Lodden. Lodden maintains the clinch.
Kardashian struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodden controls his hands.
Kardashian throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodden.
Lodden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Lodden fails to land.
Lodden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kardashian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodden.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodden working aggressively here.
Lodden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian scores with a shoulder strike.
Lodden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lodden scores with a shoulder strike.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lodden blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Kardashian.
Kardashian cracks Lodden with a nice body shot.
A short right from Kardashian on the inside.
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kardashian struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodden controls his hands.
Kardashian scores with a shot to the side of Lodden's head.
Kardashian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lodden.
Kardashian blocks an uppercut.
Kardashian prevents a body shot from Lodden.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Lodden controls the action.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodden working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Kardashian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Kardashian.
Lodden misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kardashian wants to take the fight to the mat but Lodden manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kardashian.
Lodden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lodden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lodden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lodden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian is leaning against Lodden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kardashian tries to work over Lodden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lodden tries to work over Kardashian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kardashian scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lodden.
Lodden looks winded!
Kardashian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Kardashian.
Lodden takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian presses Lodden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kardashian scores with a shoulder strike.
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lodden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kardashian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lodden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kardashian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kardashian scores with a shoulder strike.
Kardashian manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lodden trying to control the position from guard on top but Kardashian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kardashian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kardashian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kardashian.
Lodden blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lodden.
Lodden misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kardashian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lodden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lodden throws a punch but it's blocked by Kardashian.
Lodden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lodden working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lodden closes the distance and clinches.
Lodden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kardashian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lodden backwards.
Lodden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lodden can do to turn this around?
Kardashian lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kardashian.
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rob Kardashian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lodden lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
Lodden has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
Lodden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
Kardashian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lodden backwards.
Kardashian jumps guard but Lodden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kardashian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lodden or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kardashian is trying to pull guard but Lodden has him pressed against the cage.
Lodden swings wildly with an uppercut but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodden misses with a body punch.
Lodden has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kardashian.
Lodden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Lodden.
Kardashian presses Lodden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lodden is breathing heavily.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lodden backwards.
Kardashian cracks Lodden with a nice body shot.
Lodden blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian digs a right hand into Lodden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lodden's gas tank.
Kardashian scores with a shot to the side of Lodden's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kardashian.
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kardashian.
Kardashian pushes Lodden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Kardashian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kardashian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lodden or not.
Kardashian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kardashian tries to throw a body punch but Lodden avoids it by throwing Kardashian back against the cage.
Kardashian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kardashian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kardashian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kardashian.
Lodden blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Kardashian.
Kardashian cracks Lodden with a nice body shot.
Kardashian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kardashian lands an uppercut.
Kardashian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kardashian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kardashian tries to work over Lodden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lodden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian tries to work over Lodden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kardashian lands with a left to the head.
Kardashian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
Kardashian lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Kardashian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kardashian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kardashian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lodden backwards.
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lodden is rocked!
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lodden is still on wobbly legs! Can Kardashian finish him?
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kardashian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kardashian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kardashian is working Lodden over against the cage.
Kardashian blocking some punches.
Lodden seems to have recovered his senses.
Kardashian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lodden.
Kardashian is working Lodden over against the cage.
Kardashian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian digs a right hand underneath Lodden's ribcage. Lodden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kardashian pushes Lodden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kardashian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lodden backwards.
Kardashian lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kardashian as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kardashian as the two fighters clinch.
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lodden backwards.
Kardashian is leaning against Lodden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kardashian.
Kardashian pushes Lodden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kardashian drops Lodden onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lodden is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kardashian lands a big right hand that drops Lodden! The killer instinct kicks in and Kardashian finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kardashian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Kardashian!
In his post fight interview, Rob Kardashian started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Graves (ranked 274 p4p, 36 weight class) and Cal Klos (ranked 971 p4p, 131 weight class). Graves comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - Doctor, Doctor. Cal Klos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Klos!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves tries to clinch but Klos moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Klos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Graves!
Graves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Klos off and has taken his back!
Klos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Klos is trying to break free.
Klos staying busy and making it hard for Graves to control.
Klos rolls, trying to escape but Graves keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos keeps trying to improve his position.
Graves wants to control but Klos is keeping busy.
Klos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Graves struggling to keep hold of the position.
Klos tries to escape the position.
Klos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Klos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves is trying to control. Klos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Klos tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves controlling the action here.
Klos is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Klos controlling the position for now.
Graves prevents Klos from improving his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for Klos. That snapped Graves's head back.
Klos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Graves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Klos circles away.
Graves drives through and clinches with Klos against the cage.
Klos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Klos tries to break the clinch but Graves is controlling the position.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klos avoids it.
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Klos won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klos.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Klos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graves moves forwards but Klos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klos slips under a jab from Graves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Klos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Graves misses with a straight right.
Klos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves moves away from the strike by Klos.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Klos is out of range.
Klos throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves jabs at Klos's body.
Graves wants to clinch up but Klos keeps it at a distance.
Graves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos throws a right hand that misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Klos misses with a looping right.
Klos misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klos throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klos.
Graves connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Cal Klos has been cut.
Klos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Klos.
Klos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Klos looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves rushes Klos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klos tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klos backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Klos is breathing heavily.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Graves working Klos over with knees to the body.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klos wants to break free but Graves has control.
A short right from Graves.
Klos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
Graves scores with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Graves to work.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Klos won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Graves tries a body shot but Klos blocks it.
Knees to the body from Graves.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Klos's ribcage. Klos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves landing knees to the head.
Klos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Graves leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves tries a body shot but Klos blocks it.
A short right from Klos.
Klos wants to break free but Graves has control.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Klos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Graves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Klos is defending well for now.
Klos prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klos backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Klos throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Klos throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a body shot
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klos moves in looking to clinch but Graves pushes him off.
Klos has his takedown stuffed
and Graves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos throws an off balance right hand
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Klos doesn't manage to clinch there - Graves circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Nice shot by Graves.
Klos dodges the punch combination from Graves.
Klos missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klos can do to turn this around?
Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
A little jabbing left from Klos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Graves darts in trying to clinch
and Klos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graves as he avoids it easily.
Graves wants to clinch up but Klos keeps it at a distance.
Klos ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Klos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nick Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves throws a right and a left that Klos avoids nicely.
Graves misses with a body shot
and Klos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Graves swings for the body but Klos moves out of range.
Graves connects with a crisp jab.
Graves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Klos is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves misses with a body shot
and Klos counters with a straight right hand.
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Klos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Klos throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Klos takes one to the side of the head.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Klos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves throws a good cross that connects.
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Klos tries for a takedown but Graves circles away easily
and Klos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Graves clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Klos thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Klos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klos throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves cracks Klos with an open hand slap.
Klos jabs Graves right on the nose. Graves blinks but takes it well.
Graves slips under a jab from Klos.
Graves throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
Graves defending well as Klos loads up on a big left hand.
Nick Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Klos throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Klos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Klos is rocked!
Klos misses with a straight left.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graves cracks Klos with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Klos looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Graves finish him?
Klos is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Klos misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Klos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Graves fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Klos square on the jaw! Damn, Klos is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his middleweight title!
Nick Graves managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RISE Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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