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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bann Harrow (ranked 5174 p4p, 585 weight class) and Kent Schoenfield (ranked 8584 p4p, 719 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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213 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bann Harrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Schoenfield !
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrow connects with a leg kick. Schoenfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schoenfield has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schoenfield looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Harrow lands a big head kick that sends Schoenfield tumbling to the mat! Harrow takes a step backwards and waves Schoenfield back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Schoenfield is rocked!
It looks like Kent Schoenfield has been cut.
Crack! Harrow connects with the perfect overhand right and Schoenfield falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Harrow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bann Harrow!
Our winner, Bann Harrow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gard Aatrox (ranked 5500 p4p, 499 weight class) and Ivan Arago (ranked 7916 p4p, 585 weight class). Arago has chosen Russian Power as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gard Aatrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Arago!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arago dives in and grabs Aatrox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aatrox pushes down on Arago's head and hops out.
Arago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aatrox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aatrox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aatrox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arago has time to react.
Aatrox clobbers Arago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aatrox throws a leg kick
so Arago counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aatrox has an active guard here but Arago has managed to pass into half guard.
Aatrox regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Arago.
Arago is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Arago trying to control the position from guard on top but Aatrox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arago wants to pass the guard but Aatrox is keeping the position.
Arago controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aatrox is looking to stand up but Arago isn't so interested in that idea.
Aatrox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aatrox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aatrox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arago lands a couple of digs.
Arago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aatrox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arago on the ground.
Arago advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arago seems to be looking for submissions.
Aatrox wants to control but Arago is keeping busy.
Arago looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arago looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aatrox taking some punishment here, with Arago in his half guard.
Aatrox is defending against the submission attempts here by Arago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arago works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aatrox is trying to escape the mount.
Arago tries to control but Aatrox wriggling away.
Aatrox wants to control but Arago is having none of it.
Arago working for a submission but Aatrox is keeping him at bay.
Arago raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arago content just to control the position here.
Arago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aatrox is looking to escape.
Arago sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aatrox is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arago lands a couple of good shots and Aatrox has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Well, with Arago on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Aatrox is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Arago is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aatrox is defending well though. Arago let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Arago dominated that round.
That's time! Aatrox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arago shoots and misses
and Aatrox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arago dives in and grabs Aatrox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aatrox pushes down on Arago's head and hops out.
Gard Aatrox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Aatrox.
Arago fails with a takedown attempt.
Gard Aatrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Arago.
Aatrox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aatrox misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aatrox looks to land a right hand but Arago moved out of range.
Arago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aatrox pinned against the cage. Aatrox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arago shoots in and gets a takedown into Aatrox's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arago sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arago trying to control but Aatrox is working from the bottom.
Arago is in close to Aatrox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arago looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aatrox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aatrox wants to control from the top but Arago keeps moving.
Arago is trying to control the position but Aatrox postures up.
Arago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aatrox defends well.
Arago pulls Aatrox in close to prevent any damage.
Arago is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arago can't keep his opponent in guard - Aatrox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arago manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aatrox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arago tries to strike from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arago is on top in guard.
Arago advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Arago.
Arago trying to mount his opponent but Aatrox defends it.
Aatrox is looking to escape.
Arago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arago working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arago controlling the pace.
Aatrox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arago landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arago with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aatrox trying to get back to full guard but Arago takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aatrox defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Arago.
Arago controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Arago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aatrox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Arago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arago distracts Aatrox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aatrox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arago creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Arago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aatrox keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arago tries to advance to mount but Aatrox denies him.
Aatrox takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Arago's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arago content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Arago cracks Aatrox with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aatrox struggling a bit here.
Aatrox strikes from the bottom but Arago takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Arago cracks Aatrox with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Arago won't let Aatrox get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ivan Arago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aatrox defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Arago.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aatrox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arago controlling his opponent.
Arago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Aatrox is working to get back to half guard.
Arago putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Arago controlling his opponent.
Arago lands a big elbow.
Arago landing strikes from the mount and Aatrox is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arago sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aatrox taking shots to the head.
Aatrox working to try and regain half guard.
Arago has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aatrox's face.
Aatrox is rocked!
Arago working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Aatrox turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Arago off and cradles Aatrox's limp body as Arago celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ivan Arago!
A very excited looking Ivan Arago 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 5197 p4p, 498 weight class) and Logan Reid (ranked 8608 p4p, 625 weight class). Reid comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Way Down We Go kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorginho Marcelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Reid!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reid napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marcelo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reid, who protects the arm well.
Marcelo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marcelo tries for a kimura but Reid is defending well.
Marcelo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reid has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marcelo but great work by Reid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcelo tries to improve position but can't.
Marcelo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Marcelo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reid trying to control but Marcelo is working from the bottom.
Marcelo 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.
Marcelo wants to sweep here but Reid controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marcelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reid wants to control from the top but Marcelo keeps moving.
Marcelo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reid won't allow Marcelo to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcelo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Reid has his hands clasped together but Marcelo extends and breaks Reid's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Marcelo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorginho Marcelo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bobkins (ranked 3933 p4p, 393 weight class) and Canelo Lopez (ranked 4149 p4p, 414 weight class). Billy Bobkins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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262 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Bobkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Canelo Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobkins misses with a combination
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Billy Bobkins has been cut.
Lopez tries to clinch but Bobkins is having none of it.
Bobkins moves out of range of the body kick from Lopez.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bobkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Bobkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bobkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bobkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Bobkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bobkins misses with a double jab
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Bobkins is breathing heavily.
Bobkins takes one to the chin there.
Lopez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Billy Bobkins's cut is getting worse.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bobkins swivels and escapes.
Bobkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobkins slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bobkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobkins fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez scores with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Bobkins. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.
Bobkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice combination there by Lopez.
Bobkins throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Bobkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bobkins sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Billy Bobkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canelo Lopez.
Lopez clinches up with Bobkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Bobkins blocks an uppercut.
Lopez lands with a left to the head.
Billy Bobkins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bobkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Bobkins is controlling the position.
Lopez is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bobkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez catches Bobkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jeez, Billy Bobkins's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bobkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy Bobkins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Canelo Lopez!
Canelo Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arnar Agnarsson (ranked 3578 p4p, 387 weight class) and Bob Madden (ranked 3246 p4p, 354 weight class). Agnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by Drop death - Scream. Bob Madden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnar Agnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Madden!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Agnarsson controls Madden momentarily but Madden frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Agnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Madden is proving a slippery customer.
Madden won't allow Agnarsson to sweep him here.
Madden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agnarsson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden throwing strikes but missing.
Agnarsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Madden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Madden wants to control from the top but Agnarsson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Madden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Agnarsson's guard.
Madden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Agnarsson wants to control but Madden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Agnarsson tries to roll over but Madden keeps him under control.
Agnarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Madden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Agnarsson trying to control but Madden postures up.
Madden lands with a punch from half guard.
Agnarsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madden on the ground.
Agnarsson trying to hold on to Madden's head to control him but Madden postures up.
Madden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Agnarsson wants to improve his position but Madden is controlling well.
Madden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agnarsson is controlling Madden's trapped leg to prevent Madden from advancing to side control.
Madden slows the pace down in half guard.
Agnarsson is looking to control Madden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Agnarsson avoid being mounted?
Madden stalling.
Madden lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson wants to control but Madden is keeping busy.
Agnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Agnarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Madden.
Agnarsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Well, if Madden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Agnarsson tries to get to full guard but Madden has control of the leg.
Agnarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Madden.
Madden slips a nice elbow through Agnarsson's hands, connecting with Agnarsson's forehead.
Agnarsson wants to control but Madden is keeping busy.
Agnarsson is looking for a sweep. Madden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Agnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Madden is very close to passing his half guard.
Madden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Agnarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Madden seems to be working for a kimura but Agnarsson defends the submission attempt.
Agnarsson is looking for a sweep. Madden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Agnarsson keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Madden is very close to passing his half guard.
Madden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Agnarsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Madden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Madden dominated that round.
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.
Madden tries for a takedown but Agnarsson circles away easily
and Agnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Agnarsson misses with a straight right.
Agnarsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Madden feints the counter takedown.
Madden dives in for a single leg takedown but Agnarsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Agnarsson is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madden.
Agnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden wants to clinch.
Madden throws a leg kick but Agnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madden lands with an uppercut that bounces Agnarsson off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Agnarsson.
Madden misses with a looping left.
Arnar Agnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madden fails with the takedown
and Agnarsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Arnar Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Madden.
Agnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Madden moves away and avoids it.
Madden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Agnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden just misses with a punch to the body.
Madden moves out of range of the strikes.
Agnarsson missing with a left hand there. Madden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Agnarsson circles away.
Madden shoots for a takedown but Agnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Agnarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Madden fails with the takedown
and Agnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bob Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madden fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
We've been told by Agnarsson's head coaches at Dark Corner that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Agnarsson misses with a hook. Madden ducked under it nicely.
Madden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madden walks into a straight right hand from Agnarsson.
Madden has his takedown stuffed
and Agnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Agnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Madden tries to move into range but Agnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Agnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madden throws out a leg kick but Agnarsson moves out of range and Madden only half commits.
Agnarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Madden finds it's way round the side to connect with Agnarsson's head.
Madden moves in looking to clinch but Agnarsson pushes him off.
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Madden moves out of range.
Madden has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Madden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Madden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Agnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Madden tries to pull guard but Agnarsson won't allow it.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Madden ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Madden no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Madden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Agnarsson's guard.
Agnarsson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnar Agnarsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Agnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Madden does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Agnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Madden misses with a looping right.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Madden's shoulder, as Madden tries to avoid the shot.
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnar Agnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Madden feints and as Agnarsson raises his hands in defense, Madden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Madden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Madden wants to control from the top but Agnarsson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Agnarsson keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass.
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Agnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden is fighting to break Agnarsson's control of his arms but Agnarsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Agnarsson continues to stall.
Madden throwing strikes from guard but Agnarsson blocks nicely.
Agnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Madden is proving a slippery customer.
Madden looking to pass the guard.
Agnarsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Agnarsson, not yet.
Madden is fighting to break Agnarsson's control of his arms but Agnarsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Madden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Madden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Madden is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Madden blocks an uppercut.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Madden avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Madden goes for a takedown attempt but Agnarsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Agnarsson looks to land a right hand but Madden moved out of range.
Madden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Agnarsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madden cracks Agnarsson with a big elbow.
Madden trying to control the position but Agnarsson is working away.
Madden is working to tighten his grip on Agnarsson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Agnarsson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Madden is really squeezing tight and eventually Agnarsson passes out! Madden breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bob Madden!
A very excited looking Bob Madden 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe (ranked 2231 p4p, 108 weight class) and Chief Waters (ranked 3565 p4p, 164 weight class). Joe comes to the cage accompanied by La Marseillaise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glass Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Waters!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe lunges at Waters with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Waters's hand.
Joe cracks Waters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Waters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
Joe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Joe. Beautiful body shot.
Joe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Waters. Waters circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joe lands with a nice body punch.
Waters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Waters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Waters dives in and grabs Joe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes down on Waters's head and hops out.
Joe lands a lovely overhand right.
Waters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waters there as he acknowledges the shot.
Waters goes for a double leg but Joe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joe continues to drive forward.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Waters.
Waters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joe sizes up Waters with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Waters is rocked!
Joe connects with a superb combination that knocks Waters out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Joe before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Waters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Glass Joe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rosario Fusco (ranked 3230 p4p, 334 weight class) and Cain Diaz (ranked 2362 p4p, 245 weight class). Rosario Fusco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cain Diaz's chin.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rosario Fusco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fusco misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fusco is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fusco finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Diaz throws a hook but Fusco blocks it.
Fusco throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Fusco misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slips a straight right by Fusco.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left lands for Fusco.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Fusco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fusco throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fusco misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Fusco misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Fusco misses.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fusco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fusco swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fusco staying out of range there.
Fusco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Rosario Fusco will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fusco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
A big left from Fusco misses.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Fusco avoids it with no problem.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Fusco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fusco misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by Fusco.
Fusco swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fusco counters with a stiff right hand.
Fusco feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Diaz sprawling to the canvas! Diaz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fusco finish him?!
Fusco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fusco misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Fusco counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fusco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Fusco backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Fusco manages to avoid it all.
Fusco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Rosario Fusco has been cut.
Fusco slips under a jab from Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fusco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Fusco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosario Fusco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rosario Fusco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fusco throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Fusco counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Fusco counters with a nice right hand that sends Diaz toppling to the canvas! Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fusco finish him?!
Diaz is rocked!
It looks like Cain Diaz has been cut.
Diaz switches off momentarily and Fusco cracks him with a monster right hand! Diaz topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Fusco dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Fusco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rosario Fusco!
A victorious Rosario Fusco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Eyes (ranked 3344 p4p, 366 weight class) and Max Luther (ranked 3104 p4p, 336 weight class). Luther has chosen Hokuto No Ken - You Wa Shock as his entrance music. Max Luther has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chief Eyes's chin.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Eyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Luther!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luther throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eyes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eyes moves into the clinch successfully.
Eyes lands a nice uppercut.
Luther working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luther scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luther's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luther's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luther lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eyes backwards.
It looks like Chief Eyes has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Luther as the two fighters clinch.
Luther softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luther works on Eyes's body with a couple of short punches.
Luther lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eyes backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eyes misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eyes.
Still in the clinch, Luther scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eyes.
Eyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Luther uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luther lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eyes backwards.
Eyes is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Luther.
Oh Eyes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Luther.
Luther stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eyes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Luther - that landed with a thud.
Luther presses Eyes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eyes is breathing heavily.
Luther lands a shot to the body.
Luther lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eyes backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eyes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luther backwards.
Luther presses Eyes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Luther.
Luther lands with a short shot to the head.
Luther lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eyes.
Luther creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Eyes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Eyes drops to his knees and Luther pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Luther!
Max Luther decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Borrego (ranked 3490 p4p, 362 weight class) and Yoshihiro Nakayama (ranked 1922 p4p, 210 weight class). Borrego comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck-by ACDC. Nakayama has chosen Destructive Power as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Borrego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Nakayama!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borrego ducks under a wild hook from Nakayama.
Nakayama 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.
Borrego connects with a body shot that sends Nakayama's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Borrego.
Nakayama misses with a two punch combination.
Borrego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakayama closes the distance and clinches.
Borrego pushes Nakayama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borrego managing to block the knees to the body from Nakayama.
Nakayama tries a body shot but Borrego blocks it.
Borrego takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borrego.
Borrego 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.
Borrego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakayama missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Borrego.
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!
Nakayama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borrego.
A short left from Borrego.
Borrego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakayama is looking to clinch but Borrego is avoiding it.
Borrego is looking to counter the offense by Nakayama and move into the clinch.
Nakayama tries to clinch up but Borrego circles away and keeps his distance.
Borrego scores with a nice head shot.
Nakayama is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakayama wants to clinch
and Borrego counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Nakayama out cold! What a finish! Borrego 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 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Borrego!
A relieved looking Mark Borrego thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Shorton (ranked 2171 p4p, 236 weight class) and Tommy Tank (ranked 3612 p4p, 368 weight class). Bill Shorton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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 Las Vegas, Bill Shorton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Tank!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tank wants to clinch
and Shorton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Tommy Tank has been cut.
Tank tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shorton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tank thinking.
Shorton instigates a clinch.
Tank can't get the takedown.
Shorton is pressed up against the cage. Tank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shorton down to the mat. Shorton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shorton moves into the clinch.
Tank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tank backwards.
Tank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shorton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bill Shorton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorton clinches up with Tank and pushes him back against the cage.
Shorton stops a takedown attempt from Tank.
Shorton gets underhooks to prevent Tank's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Tank is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Shorton.
A shot in the inside from Shorton.
Shorton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanks head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorton.
That has opened up Tommy Tank's cut even more.
Tank tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Shorton on the inside.
Shorton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tank looks winded!
Tank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shorton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Shorton - that landed with a thud.
Shorton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shorton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorton.
Tank is rocked!
Shorton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tank with a big uppercut! Tank tries to clinch up but Shorton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tank to the mat! Tank covers up and Shorton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Shorton!
Bill Shorton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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