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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Sheehy (ranked 3342 p4p, 370 weight class) and Papa John (ranked 2532 p4p, 297 weight class). Sheehy comes to the cage accompanied by Tree falls - Timber!. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ethan Sheehy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Papa John!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Sheehy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheehy moves into the clinch.
Sheehy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheehy scores with a shoulder strike.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sheehy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sheehy 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.
John with a knee to the head.
Sheehy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
John tries to throw a body punch but Sheehy avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
John crunches a lovely knee into Sheehy's ribcage.
Sheehy breaks the clinch.
Sheehy moves into the clinch.
Sheehy misses with some punches.
John misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sheehy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheehy blocking some punches.
Sheehy lands with a left to the head.
Sheehy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheehy dips to his left and cracks John with an uppercut!
John drives through and clinches with Sheehy against the cage.
John missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sheehy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sheehy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheehy breaks the clinch.
John throws a series of strikes that have Sheehy backpedaling.
It looks like Ethan Sheehy has been cut.
Sheehy takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
John pushes off an throws an elbow but Sheehy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
John misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sheehy jumps guard.
Sheehy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. John is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sheehy.
Sheehy struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sheehy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sheehy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
John blocks the strikes from Sheehy.
Sheehy actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheehy actively working from the bottom here.
Sheehy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like John is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sheehy!
Sheehy is in all sorts of trouble here.
John trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sheehy 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.
Sheehy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
John is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but John pulls his head out easily.
Sheehy is not content to let John control the position.
Sheehy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for John. Oh but Sheehy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! John goes limp - he's gone! Sheehy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ethan Sheehy!
A very excited looking Ethan Sheehy 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 Hawaiian Kickboxer (ranked 21784 p4p, 602 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 3827 p4p, 404 weight class). Kickboxer comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaiian Kickboxer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawaiian Kickboxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kickboxer blocks a head kick by Brooksbank.
Kickboxer scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kickboxer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brooksbank throws an off balance right hand
and Kickboxer counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Brooksbank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick from Kickboxer lands but Brooksbank takes it in his stride.
Brooksbank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooksbank just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKickboxer.
Kickboxer connects with a high kick.
Kickboxer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brooksbank misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kickboxer lands a really nice looking cross but Brooksbank seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kickboxer drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Brooksbank right on the button. Brooksbank goes down! Kickboxer follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kickboxer gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hawaiian Kickboxer!
Hawaiian Kickboxer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yen Askren (ranked 1697 p4p, 223 weight class) and Hennig Muller (ranked 1723 p4p, 226 weight class). Askren's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hello from the Askren Side. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yen Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hennig Muller !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Muller .
Muller lands with a hook. Askren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Askren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller tries to counter with a clinch but Askren shakes him off and moves away.
Muller walks into a stiff left hand from Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Askren misses.
Muller looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Muller lands with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Askren has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yen Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Askren moves out of range of the strikes.
Muller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Askren counters with a straight right hand.
Muller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Askren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muller .
Askren slips under a jab.
Askren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muller . Muller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Hennig Muller has been cut.
Askren blocks a jab.
Askren cracks Muller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Askren lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Muller .
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Muller throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller misses with the combination.
Askren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muller tries to counter by closing the distance.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Muller .
Askren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muller clinches up with Askren and pushes him back against the cage.
Muller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Askren's efforts to push away.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Muller prevents a body shot from Askren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller misses with some punches.
Askren stalling in the clinch but Muller improves position.
Askren can't break the clinch.
Askren wants to stall.
Muller blocks a body shot from Askren.
Askren breaks the clinch.
Askren lands a really nice looking cross but Muller seems unphased.
Hennig Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller .
Askren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Askren moves away from the strike by Muller .
Muller scores with a punch to the head.
Muller drives through and clinches with Askren against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Askren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Askren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller .
Askren misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Muller wants to counter the offense by Askren and move into the clinch position.
Muller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller scores with a jab. Askren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller jabs at Askren's body.
Askren misses with a wild body shot.
Askren misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hennig Muller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hennig Muller 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Muller has managed to clinch.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
Askren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muller tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Askren is trying to force a seperation but Muller has the dominant position.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Askren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Askren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Askren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Askren looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.
Muller slips under a jab from Askren.
Askren misses with a hook.
Askren throws a shot from downtown. Muller moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Muller .
Askren takes one to the chin there.
Muller jabs at Askren's body.
Muller tries to clinch but Askren moves out of range.
Muller slips a straight right by Askren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Askren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller .
Muller works Askren's body with a nice hook.
Muller tries to clinch but Askren moves out of range.
Muller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Askren sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! Askren avoids it this time.
Askren throws a hook to the side of Muller 's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muller throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Muller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Askren goes for a double leg but Muller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muller continues to drive forward.
Muller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Muller looks to land a combination but Askren avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller slips a jab from Askren.
Askren walks into a straight right hand from Muller .
Hennig Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muller lands a nice hook to Askren's body. Askren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Muller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Askren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Askren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Askren with a nice cross.
Muller moves in looking to clinch but Askren pushes him off.
Askren misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Muller lands the left hand.
Askren throws a big shot that misses.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Askren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Muller lands a really nice looking cross but Askren seems unphased.
Askren throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller misses with a few strikes there.
Muller with a nice cross.
Muller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Askren doesn't seem bothered though.
Muller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hennig Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hennig Muller 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Muller takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Askren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller moves into range and clinches up with Askren.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Muller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Askren's efforts to push away.
Askren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Askren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller staying out of range there.
Askren sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! Askren avoids it this time.
Askren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Muller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Askren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Muller .
Askren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muller circles away quickly and effectively.
Muller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Muller .
Askren takes a swing at Muller 's ribcage but misses.
Muller misses with a double jab.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Askren sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! Askren avoids it this time.
Muller lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muller .
Askren looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muller tries to counter with a clinch but Askren shakes him off and moves away.
Askren throws a big shot that misses.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Muller .
Muller moves out of range as Askren strikes.
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
Muller swings widly with a right hand
and Askren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Askren misses.
Muller drives through and clinches with Askren against the cage.
Askren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren blocking some punches.
Askren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muller lands a left hand.
Askren wants to get back to striking at distance but Muller won't allow it.
Askren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Askren tries to circle away but Muller has him pinned against the cage.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller .
Askren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Askren throws an elbow but it misses.
Askren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muller misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Askren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
Hennig Muller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Askren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Askren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Askren looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.
Muller avoids the body shot from Askren.
Askren throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.
Askren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Muller gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the cage.
Yen Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Yen Askren.
Well Muller 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hennig Muller !
Yen Askren spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Bjorn and the Egg.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dunder Mifflin (ranked 4014 p4p, 149 weight class) and Gilberto Chamba (ranked 1948 p4p, 80 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dunder Mifflin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilberto Chamba!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mifflin misses with a wild combination.
Chamba thuds his shin into the meat of Mifflin's side.
We've been told by Mifflin's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mifflin throws a right and a left that Chamba avoids nicely.
As Mifflin backs off Chamba throws a huge counter combo but Mifflin manages to avoid it all.
Mifflin misses with a two punch combination.
Mifflin lands the left hand.
Mifflin misses with an uppercut.
Chamba connects with an inside leg kick.
Mifflin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chamba to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Dunder Mifflin has been cut.
Mifflin tries to bum rush Chamba with a series of wild strikes but Chamba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chamba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mifflin.
Mifflin throwing a counter right hand but Chamba manages to avoid it.
Chamba closes the distance and pushes Mifflin back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chamba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mifflin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mifflin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chamba has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mifflin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mifflin tries to circle away but Chamba has him pinned against the cage.
Mifflin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifflin tries to break free but Chamba pushes him back against the cage.
Chamba lands a left hand.
Mifflin tries to break the clinch but Chamba is controlling the position.
Chamba lands a body punch.
Chamba keeps control of Mifflin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've been informed that Chamba has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chamba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mifflin is trying to push Chamba away but Chamba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chamba.
Mifflin working hard to break the clinch.
Mifflin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chamba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mifflin's defenses.
Chamba lands a right hand.
Chamba prevents Mifflin from breaking the clinch.
Chamba trying to land knees to the body.
Mifflin misses with a punch to the body.
Mifflin takes a shot to the head.
Chamba missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mifflin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chamba lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chamba tries to throw a body punch but Mifflin avoids it by throwing Chamba back against the cage.
Chamba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dunder Mifflin's cut is getting worse.
Chamba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mifflin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Chamba.
Chamba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mifflin's efforts to push away.
Chamba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chamba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mifflin is trying to push Chamba away but Chamba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chamba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dunder Mifflin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mifflin can't break the clinch.
Mifflin blocks the elbow strike.
Mifflin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mifflin is trying to break the clinch but Chamba is controlling him.
Chamba blocking some punches.
Chamba missing with knees to the body.
Chamba lands an elbow inside that Mifflin shrugs off.
A short left from Chamba.
Mifflin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chamba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Dunder Mifflin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dunder Mifflin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gilberto Chamba!
Dunder Mifflin spoke after the fight, saying 'Even though I have lost the fight I know the money I get means more to save up to buy my bankrupt company back from Sabre and to get a home again, Thanks again folks!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buffalo Marley (ranked 1363 p4p, 174 weight class) and James Gregor (ranked 1718 p4p, 265 weight class). James Gregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buffalo Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marley tries to clinch there but Gregor circles away.
Gregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Marley misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Gregor misses.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Gregor.
Marley connects with a single shot there.
Marley misses with a body shot
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marley slips under a jab from Gregor.
An attempted straight right counter from Marley misses the target.
Buffalo Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gregor, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gregor.
Marley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gregor.
Marley lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marley walks into a stiff left hand from Gregor.
Gregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marley lands a right hook to the body.
Gregor blocks a jab.
As Marley backs off Gregor throws a huge counter combo but Marley manages to avoid it all.
Marley cracks a nice hook into Gregor's ribs.
Gregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marley lands a right hook to the body.
Marley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marley connects with a single shot there.
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marley cracks a nice hook into Gregor's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marley, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley connects with a jab.
Marley clinches with his opponent.
Marley tries to work over Gregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gregor blocks the elbow strike.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Marley avoids the damage to the body.
Gregor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marley is defending well.
Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Marley tries a body shot but Gregor blocks it.
Gregor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buffalo Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Gregor.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregor.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gregor.
It looks like Buffalo Marley has been cut.
Marley keeps control of Gregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Gregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
Gregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley scores with a hook to the body.
Gregor wants to break free but Marley has control.
Marley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gregor blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Gregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Marley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregor.
Gregor blocks an elbow strike.
Gregor avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley.
Gregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregor working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buffalo Marley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marley moves into the clinch.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregor has had enough of the clinch but Marley keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marley here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Gregor's head.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregors head.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregor's elbow.
Gregor tries to circle away but Marley has him pinned against the cage.
Gregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregor's elbow.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Marley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gregor blocks it with crossed arms.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley lands a good knee to the midsection. Gregor won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor manages to break the clinch.
Marley throws a hook but Gregor blocks it.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gregor.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gregor tries to stall but Marley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marley keeps control of Gregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gregor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gregor can turn it around.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Marley.
Buffalo Marley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Gregor.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregor tries to break free but Marley pushes him back against the cage.
Gregor tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Gregor back against the cage.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley digs a right hand underneath Gregor's ribcage. Gregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregor.
Marley scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregor is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gregor wants to break free but Marley has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marley scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregor controls his hands.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregors head.
That has opened up James Gregor's cut even more.
Marley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buffalo Marley dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marley throws a leg kick
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marley tries to clinch but Gregor moves away
and Gregor counters with a straight right hand.
James Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregor loads up on a big right hand but Marley slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Marley. That snapped Gregor's head back.
The cut above James Gregor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gregor misses with a takedown attempt - Marley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marley lands a nice hook to Gregor's body. Gregor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor blocks a jab.
Gregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marley can pounce on him.
Marley throws a leg kick
and Gregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marley misses the body punch
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marley is looking to wear down Gregor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Marley lands with an overhand left.
Gregor misses with the combination.
Gregor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gregor throws out the jab.
Marley forces Gregor back against the cage and clinches.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregor moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marley tries to clinch but Gregor is having none of it.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregor.
Marley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley lands a body shot.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Marley.
Gregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregor looking for a takedown.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
Marley pushes Gregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands with a left to the head.
Marley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregors head.
Buffalo Marley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregor is working for takedown but Marley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buffalo Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Gregor.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Marley.
James Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregor prevents a body shot from Marley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
Gregor manages to break the clinch.
Gregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gregor with a nice cross.
Gregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Marley there.
Marley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gregor.
Marley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buffalo Marley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buffalo Marley!
Buffalo Marley 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Tchusuk (ranked 713 p4p, 39 weight class) and Bob Snapp (ranked 1255 p4p, 68 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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298 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Tchusuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Snapp!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tchusuk misses.
Snapp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk slips a jab and a cross from Snapp.
Snapp throws the left hand but Tchusuk avoids the punch easily.
Tchusuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Snapp misses.
Snapp misses with a looping right.
Snapp looks to land a left hand but Tchusuk moved out of range nicely.
Snapp lands a glancing blow to the side of Tchusuk's head.
It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Snapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tchusuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tchusuk misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchusuk throws a shot from downtown. Snapp moves away and avoids it.
Snapp connects with a crisp jab.
Snapp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tchusuk scores with a jab.
It looks like Bob Snapp has been cut.
Tchusuk tries to clinch but Snapp moves away
and Snapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snapp ducks under a wild hook from Tchusuk.
Snapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Snapp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tchusuk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Snapp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tchusuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snapp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tchusuk throws a lazy right hand but Snapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Tchusuk is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snapp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tchusuk!
Oooooh!!! Tchusuk has knocked Snapp down with a huge combo! Tchusuk steps away and waves a wobbly Snapp back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That has opened up Bob Snapp's cut even more.
Snapp tries to keep at a distance but Tchusuk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tchusuk can't find room to land a body shot as Snapp controls the action.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Snapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Snapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snapp has had enough of the clinch but Tchusuk keeps him there for the moment.
Snapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.
Snapp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tchusuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snapp moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk blocks a jab.
Tchusuk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The cut above Bob Snapp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Some wild striking there from Snapp.
Snapp connects with a jab.
Kenny Tchusuk's cut is getting worse.
Snapp's corner calls for a 1-2. Snapp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tchusuk looks to land a right hand but Snapp moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Snapp. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Tchusuk misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snapp. Tchusuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snapp ducks under a wild hook from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Snapp sprawling to the canvas! Snapp rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tchusuk finish 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!
Tchusuk misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk throws a hook but Snapp avoids it easily.
Tchusuk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Snapp prevents a body shot from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snapp breaks the clinch.
Snapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws a big shot that misses.
Snapp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Snapp.
A punch combination from Tchusuk misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tchusuk misses with a looping left.
Tchusuk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bob Snapp's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tchusuk lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Tchusuk dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Snapp misses with a looping right.
Tchusuk cracks Snapp with a hook to the temple - Snapp is on wobbly legs here! Tchusuk swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Snapp falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tchusuk wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenny Tchusuk!
Bob Snapp was interviewed post fight and said 'I will receive no damage to my body that will be long-lasting for a small, insignificant amount of cash. I'm getting paid well underneath what a professional boxer would. So in no means ever will I sustain long-lasting damage for a small paycheck. Never will that happen.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 1230 p4p, 66 weight class) and Jack Dawson (ranked 1328 p4p, 71 weight class). Case comes to the cage accompanied by JPATTERSSON - Lucky Man. Dawson has chosen Titanic theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Justin Case has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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30
291 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Case appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dawson moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dawson.
It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Case swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case lands with a right to the head.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson lands a damaging elbow.
Case lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Case's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dawson.
Dawson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Case throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dawson lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dawson 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.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Case is trying to break free.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Case.
Case is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson lands an elbow inside.
Justin Case's cut is getting worse.
Dawson lands an elbow that stopped Case in his tracks for a moment.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Case blocks with his arms.
Dawson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Case up against the cage.
Dawson just leaning against Case, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawson.
Dawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Case won't want to take too many of those.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dawson.
Dawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Case swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Case tries to circle away but Dawson has him pinned against the cage.
Dawson scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
Justin Case's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson landing knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dawson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Dawson.
A short right from Dawson on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dawson lands an elbow that stopped Case in his tracks for a moment.
Case takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Justin Case's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Justin Case's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Dawson!
An out of breath Jack Dawson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Justin Case stepped up to the mic, saying 'If only I was 20 pounds heavier, if only I was chomping down those burgers to get to 300 lbs JUST IN CASE...'.
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#R1#
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Davis walks into a left hand.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Good exchange - Davis coming out on top.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaj.
Davis lands with a cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yaj 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.
Davis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yaj at a distance.
Davis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davis throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
A big left from Davis misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yaj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yaj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot by Davis.#T1#
Davis lunges at Yaj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yaj's hand.
Yaj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yaj there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yaj dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Yaj throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Davis defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis connects with a body shot that sends Yaj's belly button to the back.
Davis lands a jab to Yaj's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Davis throws a solid leg kick but Yaj takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davis.
Yaj slips a straight right by Davis.
Yaj avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Yaj.
Yaj avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yaj! But no joy.
Davis jabs at Yaj's body.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Yaj saw that one coming.
Yaj swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yaj misses with a looping right.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Davis misses its target.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaj takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Yaj is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Davis with a body shot.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.#T3#
Davis connects with the punch.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.
Yaj swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Yaj moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis throws a series of punches but Yaj avoids them all with ease.
Yaj misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Yaj looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well. #T4#
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Yaj 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.
Davis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yaj's head backwards.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Yaj.
Nice shot lands for Davis.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yaj.
A countering left hand to the body from Yaj misses.
A left lands for Davis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Davis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yaj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yaj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis jabs at Yaj's body.
Davis lunges at Yaj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yaj's hand.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Yaj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yaj counters with a nice body shot.
Yaj misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Yaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jonathan Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Yaj off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Davis tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj misses with a straight left.
Yaj gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Davis lands with a nice body punch.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yaj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yaj swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaj throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Yaj goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaj can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Nice jab there from Davis.
Jonathan Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Davis.
Yaj slips a straight right by Davis.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Davis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Davis looks to land a combination. Yaj sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target. #T3#
Davis throws out a powerful jab.
Davis throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range.
Yaj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Davis tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis cracks Yaj with a good jab.
Davis throws a leg kick but Yaj checks it.
Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yaj.#T4#
Yaj defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yaj takes one to the side of the head.
Davis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yaj back to the cage. Davis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Davis.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yaj.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis stuns Yaj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davis scores with a jab to the head.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Yaj off the cage and back into range.
Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Yaj looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Davis dominated that second round.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj avoids the body shot from Davis.
A little jabbing left from Yaj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Davis dips to his left and cracks Yaj with an uppercut!
Davis looks to land a combination but Yaj avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Davis misses
and Yaj counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yaj slips a jab from Davis.
A right-left combo lands from Davis.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yaj.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Davis misses with a straight left.
Yaj throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Davis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yaj swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Yaj checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yaj lunges at Davis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davis's hand.
Davis scores with a jab to the head.
Yaj jabs Davis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yaj walks into a left hand.
Yaj moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yaj. Yaj circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Davis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
CM Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.
Yaj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
A left lands for Davis.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Davis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yaj doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Davis cracks Yaj with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yaj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
A little jabbing left from Yaj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Yaj slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
Yaj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davis scores with a one two! Yaj had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yaj missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis wants to land a leg kick but Yaj is out of range.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davis lands with a hook. Yaj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yaj throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Yaj will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davis!
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Yaj takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Davis catches Yaj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davis slips a jab from Yaj.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaj lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yaj.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Yaj's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Davis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Davis!
After winning the bout, Jonathan Davis 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 951 p4p, 127 weight class) and Dennis Fischer (ranked 767 p4p, 119 weight class). Mew Choo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Fischer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Choo!
Choo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Choo misses with a double jab.
Fischer throws a sloppy head kick and Choo moves out of range easily.
Choo blocks a leg kick.
Choo throws a nice looking combination but Fischer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Choo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fischer.
Fischer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choo.
Choo connects with a body shot.
Choo lands with a straight right. Fischer didn't see that one coming.
Choo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fischer.
Fischer takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fischer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fischer avoids the body shot from Choo.
Jab, jab by Choo - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Choo.
Fischer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fischer connects with a solid leg kick.
Fischer throws a low kick, looking for Choo's leg but Choo calmly moves out of range.
Choo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Choo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fischer thumps Choo with a low kick.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fischer moves away.
Choo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fischer counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Fischer lands a big head kick that sends Choo tumbling to the mat! Fischer takes a step backwards and waves Choo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Choo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fischer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Choo misses.
Fischer misses with a straight right.
Choo swings for the body but Fischer moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Choo.
Choo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fischer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choo thinking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Choo, as that shot connected.
Choo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fischer, right into the meat.
Fischer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Choo connects with a crisp jab.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Fischer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choo throws out the jab.
Choo throws a hook but Fischer avoids it easily.
Choo lands with a straight right. Fischer didn't see that one coming.
Fischer throws a right and a left that Choo avoids nicely.
It looked like Choo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fischer.
Choo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Choo.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo looks to land a right hand but Fischer moved out of range.
Choo misses with a looping left.
Fischer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Choo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choo misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Choo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fischer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Choo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fischer counter with a right hand.
Fischer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Choo throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo throws a hook but Fischer avoids it easily.
Choo misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fischer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fischer misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Fischer.
A lazy left from Choo finds it's target.
Choo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Choo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fischer on the side of the head.
Choo throws a shot from downtown. Fischer moves away and avoids it.
Choo throws the left hand but Fischer avoids the punch easily.
Fischer counters with a body kick.
Fischer looks to throw the jab but Choo is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer throws a push kick but Choo slaps the foot to one side.
Choo throws a jab but it's blocked by Fischer.
Choo misses with an uppercut
and Fischer counters with a nice body kick.
Choo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fischer. Fischer obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Fischer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fischer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Choo throws a looping overhand right but Fischer ducks down to avoid it.
Mew Choo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choo misses with a hook to the body
and Fischer counters with a head kick that drops Choo to the mat! Choo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fischer.
Fischer slips under a jab from Choo.
Nice jab there from Choo.
Choo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fischer moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Fischer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fischer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Fischer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mew Choo is winning the standup battle so far.
Choo swings for the body but Fischer moves out of range.
Fischer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fischer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Choo's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Choo misses.
Fischer tries a quick counter leg kick but Choo is wise to it.
Fischer pushes Choo away with a front kick.
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fischer manages to avoid it.
Choo misses with a looping left.
Choo misses with a body shot
and Fischer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Choo scores with a decent looking hook.
Choo dives in for a single leg takedown but Fischer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fischer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Choo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Choo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fischer slaps away a takedown attempt from Choo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Choo backs off Fischer throws a huge counter combo but Choo manages to avoid it all.
Choo's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Choo misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo throws an overhand right that lands on Fischer's shoulder, as Fischer tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Fischer. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mew Choo's cut is getting worse.
Fischer is looking to score with low kicks.
Fischer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fischer throws a push kick but Choo slaps the foot to one side.
Choo misses with an uppercut.
Whack! Fischer lands a heavy head kick that drops Choo. The ref tackles Fischer to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Choo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dennis Fischer!
Dennis Fischer 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Divac (ranked 419 p4p, 58 weight class) and Dany Crosby (ranked 918 p4p, 125 weight class). Divac comes to the cage accompanied by Nas- Do you hate me now. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Divac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dany Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
Divac lands with a straight right. Crosby didn't see that one coming.
Crosby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divac misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Crosby has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Divac moves out of range.
Divac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Divac has Crosby up against the cage in a clinch.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Divac breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Divac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Divac.
Crosby clinches.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divac.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crosby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Divac has time to react.
Crosby staying out of range there.
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
Crosby misses the jab.
Crosby drops Divac with a beautiful combination! Divac stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crosby is looking for the KO!
Divac is rocked!
Divac misses with a hook.
Oh Divac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Crosby slips under a jab.
Divac seems to have got his legs back now.
Divac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crosby moves to clinch but Divac breaks away
and Divac counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Crosby throws a monster overhand right that drops Divac! Crosby follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
A determined Dany Crosby didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Roman Divac spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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