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Syn' 147: Losing Track Of Time PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanderson's choice of entrance music: Dope - Debonair. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Lewis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cael Sanderson! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lewis lunges at Sanderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanderson's hand.
Lewis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Lewis finishes the takedown easily into guard. Lewis lands a couple of digs. Lewis throws and elbow that misses. Sanderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lewis's guard. Nice move by Sanderson!
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Sanderson pushes his legs off easily.
Sanderson controls from within his opponent's guard. Lewis keeping full guard, as Sanderson tries to pass. Sanderson content to stall in guard here.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Sanderson pushes his legs off easily.
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanderson is aware though and is defending well. Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanderson. Lewis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lewis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Sanderson is stalling in the full guard. Sanderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis has his foot on Sanderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanderson works his way back into a safe position though. Lewis is looking to sweep but instead, Sanderson has passed into half guard.
Sanderson is nestled in close to Lewis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanderson in particular looking to stall. I looks like Sanderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Sanderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Sanderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lewis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lewis looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sanderson passes into side control! Lewis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanderson's best efforts. Lewis tries to get to full guard but Sanderson has control of the leg. Sanderson is pressing down on Lewis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewis is holding on for now.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Lewis tries to get to full guard but Sanderson has control of the leg.
Sanderson is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Sanderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Sanderson controlling the pace. Lewis is in trouble now - Sanderson has advanced to mount! Lewis can't escape the position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Sanderson wants to control the pace but Lewis is squirming around nicely. Sanderson looking to control and managing it successfully. Lewis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lewis is working hard here to advance position. Sanderson controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lewis dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Sanderson ducks down to avoid it. Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lewis throws a hook but Sanderson blocks it. No luck for Lewis with that takedown attempt. Lewis throws a jab when Sanderson was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lewis is looking to land body kicks. Sanderson scores with a one two! Lewis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Mark Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sanderson misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely. Sanderson thuds his right hand into Lewis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A shot to the body from Sanderson misses and Lewis counters with a low kick, right behind Sanderson 's knee. Sanderson thows a left - swing and a miss! Sanderson fails in his attempt to clinch. Donk. Sanderson catches Lewis right on the button with a cross. Lewis misses with a body kick.
Lewis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lewis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lewis's guard! Nice work there by Sanderson! Lewis keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Lewis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sanderson 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. Lewis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sanderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Lewis tries to roll over but Sanderson keeps him under control.
Sanderson is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Sanderson passes to side control.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Lewis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Lewis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Lewis wants to sweep but Sanderson has passed to side control! Lewis is looking for a sweep. Sanderson advances to mount. Lewis tries to hold on but Sanderson pushes him away. Sanderson looking to control but Lewis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sanderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Sanderson prevents Lewis from getting the reversal. Sanderson controlling from the full mount.
Sanderson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lewis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lewis can't escape the position.
Sanderson lands a big elbow. Sanderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses. Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanderson circles away quickly and effectively. Lewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Lewis as Sanderson shoots in. A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Sanderson does a little dance to reset his feet. Sanderson stuffs the takedown. A jab from Sanderson misses. Sanderson throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Lewis. Lewis scores with a hook. Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Sanderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sanderson takes a kick to the side of the head. Sanderson lands with a straight right. Lewis didn't see that one coming. Lewis defending well as Sanderson loads up on a big left hand. Sanderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanderson shoots in and bounces Lewis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Sanderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanderson is aware though and is defending well.
Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanderson is aware though and is defending well. Sanderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lewis being controlled here, momentarily. Let's hope that Sanderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Lewis keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Lewis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sanderson has picked Lewis up and slammed him! Lewis can't keep hold of the triangle and Sanderson manages to pass to side control! Cael Sanderson has got the better of the ground game so far. Lewis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Lewis is looking for a sweep. Sanderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanderson trying to mount his opponent but Lewis defends it. Sanderson controlling the action here. Lewis wants to get back to full guard. Ground and pound from Sanderson. Sanderson trying to pass the guard but Lewis defending well. Sanderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Sanderson trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lewis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Lewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lewis working for a triangle but Sanderson defends it easily.
Sanderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Sanderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sanderson controlling from the top position. Sanderson trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Cael Sanderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Sanderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Cael Sanderson! Judge George Francis scores the fight for Cael Sanderson! Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Cael Sanderson!
Cael Sanderson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hipolito Adalberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Pango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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196 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hipolito Adalberto ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bull Pango! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adalberto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Pango thows a left - swing and a miss! Adalberto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pango moves away. Adalberto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pango was well out of range. Poor timing from Adalberto . Pango throws a right and a left that Adalberto avoids nicely.
Adalberto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Adalberto misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pango is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Adalberto thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Pango blocking the ground and pound. Adalberto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pango is desperately trying to improve his position but Adalberto has a good base and remains in mount. Pango blocking the ground and pound.
Adalberto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pango has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Adalberto unloads with some shots from mount but Pango bucks and avoids them well.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Adalberto looking to finish with strikes here!
Adalberto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Adalberto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pango has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pango!
Adalberto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pango defends well. Pango throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adalberto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Pango wants to pass the guard but Adalberto is keeping the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Pango working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Adalberto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adalberto looking for a guillotine here but Pango defends easily.
Pango throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pango throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adalberto works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pango throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pango is looking to work some ground and pound but Adalberto has wrist control. Pango tries to free his leg and advance position but Adalberto is retaining full guard.
Pango got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adalberto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pango has managed to get both his arms back between Adalberto 's legs - danger averted.
Adalberto working for submissions but it's allowed Pango to get to half guard.
Adalberto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pango pulls his head out easily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Adalberto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pango.
Adalberto looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Pango lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adalberto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pango pulls his head out easily. Adalberto is breathing heavily.
Adalberto looking for submissions off his back. Adalberto has hold of Pango's hands but Pango slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Adalberto gets full guard.
Adalberto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Pango must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adalberto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adalberto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pango uses it to pass to side control.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Adalberto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Pango lands some shots froms side control. Pango wants to control but Adalberto is keeping him busy. Adalberto sneaks back into half guard.
Adalberto looking for submissions off his back. Pango working Adalberto over with strikes.
Adalberto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Adalberto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. 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 Hipolito Adalberto will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adalberto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pango.
Pango throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adalberto . Adalberto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pango was well out of range. Poor timing from Adalberto . Adalberto lands with a shot to the body. Adalberto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pango was well out of range. Poor timing from Adalberto .
Adalberto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Pango is looking to improve his position but Adalberto isn't that keen on the idea. Adalberto unloads with some shots from mount but Pango bucks and avoids them well.
Adalberto prevents Pango from getting the reversal. Adalberto misses with a head shot. Pango is looking to improve his position but Adalberto isn't that keen on the idea.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Adalberto punching from mount but Pango doing a good job of avoiding damage. Pango takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Adalberto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Adalberto prevents Pango from getting the reversal. Adalberto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Adalberto scoring with strikes but Pango is staying in there. Adalberto working away from the top, dropping strikes. Adalberto looking to ground and pound but Pango is blocking nicely. Adalberto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pango blocking the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adalberto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Pango takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Adalberto throws some wild stikes that Pango manages to avoid easily.
Pango takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Adalberto misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pango is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Adalberto throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pango is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Pango holds of for dear life. Adalberto working Pango over with strikes here. Pango is working to get back to half guard.
Pango is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Adalberto lands a nice shot to the head. Adalberto working the ground and pound effectively.
Adalberto throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pango because Adalberto loaded up on that one. Adalberto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Adalberto misses with a head shot. Pango blocking the ground and pound. Pango wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Adalberto .
Adalberto landing punches. Adalberto looking to ground and pound but Pango is blocking nicely.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pango is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pango looking to pass the guard.
Adalberto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pango is aware though and is defending well. Pango tries to free his leg and advance position but Adalberto is retaining full guard.
Adalberto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pango gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Pango tries to free his leg and advance position but Adalberto is retaining full guard.
Adalberto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pango should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Adalberto has tightened it up now! Pango should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hipolito Adalberto !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Komarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komarov comes to the cage accompanied by -. The crowd seem to be enjoying Karelin's choice of entrance music: Russian National Anthem. 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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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Komarov ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Karelin! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Karelin lands a jab to Komarov 's midsection. Komarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Komarov misses with a few strikes there.
Karelin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Karelin. Karelin lands a nice looking body shot.
Komarov is breathing heavily.
Karelin shoots in and bounces Komarov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Komarov keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully. Karelin scoring with punches to the head and body. Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Komarov is retaining full guard. Karelin stops Komarov from standing up. Karelin stands up over Komarov , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Karelin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Karelin cracks Komarov with a solid left hand. Karelin scoring with some ground and pound.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Karelin connects with a couple of short punches. Komarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Komarov has momentary wrist control but Karelin slips an elbow through the middle. Komarov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Karelin lands a couple of decent looking shots. Karelin advances to half guard. Karelin lands strikes from half guard. Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Komarov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Karelin is nestled in close to Komarov , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Karelin prevents Komarov from standing back up.
Karelin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Karelin wants to free his trapped foot but Komarov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Karelin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Komarov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Karelin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Komarov 's face.
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! Karelin trying to control but Komarov is having none of it. Komarov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Karelin breaks from Komarov 's wrist control and lands an elbow. Karelin lands with some strikes. Karelin landing strikes from the mount. Karelin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karelin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karelin lands a big elbow - Komarov is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Komarov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aleksandr Karelin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone comes into the arena with Amazing by Kanye West blaring out of the sound system. Monkey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Club Foot" by Kasabian. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Malone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crazy Monkey! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Malone jabs at Monkey's body. Malone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Malone lands a nice shot to the body.
Malone lands a really nice looking cross but Monkey seems unphased.
Malone clobbers Monkey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Some wild striking there from Monkey.
Malone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Monkey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Malone missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Malone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monkey on the side of the head. Malone throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range. Malone lands a nice shot that snaps Monkey's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monkey fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range. Monkey throws a series of punches but Malone avoids them all with ease. Malone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Monkey blocks a head kick by Malone.
Malone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Malone cracks Monkey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Malone lands with a cross. Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malone. Monkey looks gassed! Malone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malone.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Monkey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Malone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Malone scores with a jab. Monkey acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Malone throws a one two combo.
Malone jabs Monkey right on the nose. Monkey blinks but takes it well. Malone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd cheers as Malone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monkey doesn't seem phased though. Nice body punch from Malone. Malone catches Monkey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Malone getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Malone scores with a nice head shot.
 Monkey is rocked! Malone cracks Monkey with an open hand slap. Monkey is still on wobbly legs! Can Malone finish him? Malone drops Monkey with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Monkey! Malone dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Antonio Malone!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sue Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, A Boy Named Sue. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Throat!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sue Carter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royce Gracie! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right. Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut. A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter. Gracie is looking to clinch. Carter throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well. Gracie throws a leg kick and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carter is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Gracie works his way into full mount! Carter is trying to escape the mount.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie trying to control but Carter is having none of it. Carter can't escape the position.
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carter has worked his arm free - good work by Carter!
Carter tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Carter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Carter. Carter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carter tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Carter is working hard here to advance position. Gracie tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control. Carter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Carter raining down shots from the mount!
 That has opened up Royce Gracie's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Royce Gracie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sue Carter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Easton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen SuperBeast as his entrance music. Ivan Drago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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245 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Easton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Easton throws a hook but Drago avoids it easily. Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A nice inside leg kick there by Easton. That's going to slow Drago down. Drago misses with a straight left. Easton throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Drago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Easton finds it's way round the side to connect with Drago's head. Jab by Drago.
 It looks like Mark Easton has been cut. Drago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Easton throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it. Donk. Drago catches Easton right on the button with a cross. Easton connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. Easton misses with a wild body shot. Easton misses with a body punch
and Drago counters with a crisp right hand that drops Easton! Drago lets Easton back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Easton is rocked! Easton throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely. Oh Easton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Easton is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Drago doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Easton crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Easton's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Drago!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gundar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thorsen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thunder struck- ACDC. One Dude has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gundar Thorsen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, One Dude! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dude thows a body shot but no joy. Thorsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dude. Thorsen lunges at Dude with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dude's hand. Dude rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Thorsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dude scores with a nice head shot. Dude misses with a few strikes there.
Dude blocks a jab. One Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from Dude misses the target. Dude misses with a double jab
letting Thorsen counter with a right hand.
 It looks like One Dude has been cut. Dude scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dude throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dude throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Thorsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dude tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Thorsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dude's head. Thorsen throws a one two combo.
Dude looks gassed!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Dude falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thorsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thorsen lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Dude can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Thorsen and Dude drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Thorsen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gundar Thorsen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nameless One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bulk Bogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Renunciation - Secret Chiefs 3. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nameless One! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bulk Bogan! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bogan misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogan. One does a little dance to reset his feet. Bogan throws a body punch but One moves out of range. Bogan misses with a body shot.
One scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bogan throws a hook to the side of One's head but One sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bogan misses with a shot to the body and One counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bogan takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses. One slips a straight right by Bogan. Bogan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bogan misses with a double jab.
Bogan throws out a loose jab but One uses good head movement to avoid it. A leg kick checked by One. Bogan throws a body punch but One moves out of range. One looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bogan throws a predictable looking body shot
letting One counter with a right hand. Bogan stuffs the takedown. Bogan throws a jab but it's blocked by One. One lands a nice looking body shot.
Bogan lands a right hook to the body.
Bogan misses the body punch and One counters with a nice uppercut. Good exchange - One coming out on top. Bogan throws a series of punches but One avoids them all with ease. Bogan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bogan. One takes one to the chin there. Bogan misses with a body shot.
Bogan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by One. Bogan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down One rather than just go for the knockout.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogan thows a left - swing and a miss! Bogan misses with a body shot
and One counters with a stiff right hand. Bogan swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling One to counter with a crisp jab. Bogan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. One doesn't seem bothered though. Good standup being displayed there by Bogan as he connects with a hook. Bogan misses with a wild combination.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogan.
Bogan misses with a combination
and One counters with a nice double leg into guard. Bogan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. One throwing strikes from guard but Bogan blocks nicely. Bogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
One won't allow Bogan to sweep him here. One throwing strikes but missing. Bogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. One gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. One is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Bogan throws a body punch but One moves out of range. One fails to land the takedown. Bogan works One's body with a nice hook. One is breathing heavily. Bogan misses with a body shot
and One counters with a nice body shot. One takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bogan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! One ducks right into an uppercut from Bogan. Bogan digs a good hook to One's body.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bulk Bogan will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but One moves away. Bogan misses with a wild combination.
Bulk Bogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bogan tries for a takedown but One circles away easily
and One counters with a nice double leg into guard. One throws a big right hand that misses. Bogan looking to control.
One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bogan wants to stand and escape but One is having none of it. Bogan managing to control the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bogan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
One prevents Bogan from getting back to his feet.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. One doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. One missing with a left hand there. Bogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bogan misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming. A shot to the body from Bogan misses
and One counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bogan! One throwing strikes but Bogan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bogan kicks One off and gets back to his feet.
Bogan drops One with a nice combination! Bogan dives into One's guard, looking to finish!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. One keeping moving, preventing Bogan from controlling successfully. One wants to sweep but no luck. Bogan works a leg free and moves into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bogan lands a nice short elbow.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bogan is nestled in close to One, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bogan wants to free his trapped foot but One is holding on for dear life with his legs. One keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. One manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bogan postures up and lands a big shot to One's brow. One manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bogan wants to hold on but One pushes him away.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Bogan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bogan wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bogan tries to hold on but One postures up. Bogan is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bogan avoids a strike by One and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in One's guard! Fantastic escape!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bulk Bogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bogan pivots, looking for a leg kick but One is out of range and Bogan settles back down. Bogan cracks One with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bogan misses with a wild body shot. Bogan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and One counters with a straight punch to the midsection. One throws a series of punches but Bogan moves out of range. One scores with a jab to the jaw. Bogan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but One circles away quickly and effectively. No joy there for One, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bogan looks to score with a jab to the body but One is just out of range. Bogan throws a leg kick but One sees it coming and moves out of range.
 That's one minute gone in the round. One keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bulk Bogan seems to be getting the better of the standup. One fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogan manages to avoid it.
One shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bogan's guard. One throws a strike but Bogan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. One 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. Nameless One overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bogan distracts One with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bogan stopping the sweep attempt from One.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bogan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Bogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. One is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bogan is controlling him. Bogan landing some decent shots from guard. Bogan tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard. Bogan trying to control but One is working from the bottom. Bogan with a nice head shot there.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. One wants to stand but Bogan is controlling the position. Bogan trying to control but One is working from the bottom. One is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Nice strikes from One there. Bogan pushes One off looking to stand but One dives back in and keeps control.
One not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bogan is pressing down on One's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Bogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from One. Bogan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bogan is looking to stand up but One isn't so interested in that idea. One throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. One postures up and lands a big shot to Bogan's brow.
Bogan pushes One off and gets back to his feet.
Bogan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Nameless One showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bogan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Bulk Bogan! Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Bulk Bogan! Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Bulk Bogan!
Bulk Bogan wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valuev has chosen TIMATI as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Luke Cage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Cage! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Valuev! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valuev thows a left - swing and a miss! Donk. Cage catches Valuev right on the button with a cross.
 It looks like Abraham Valuev has been cut. A head kick misses from Valuev. Cage scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Valuev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Donk. Cage catches Valuev right on the button with a cross. Cage moves out of range as Valuev throws a body kick.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Cage drops Valuev with a naaaaasty hook - Valuev is in real trouble here! Cage dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Cage! Luke Cage retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cee Digits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abayo Bokhari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digits kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is C.$krilla ft. SpeShul eD - Cueballs wreck. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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281 lbs
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240 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cee Digits! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abayo Bokhari! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Digits blocks the body kick.
Bokhari throws a head kick that Digits semi-blocks.
Digits walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Digits bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bokhari misses with a straight left. Bokhari checks a low kick from Digits. Abayo Bokhari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bokhari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bokhari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bokhari looks to land a combination but Digits avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Digits has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Digits there as he acknowledges the shot. Digits ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Digits throws a hook but Bokhari avoids it easily. Digits throws a head kick that misses.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Digits throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bokhari throws a nice inside leg kick. Digits fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bokhari is out of range. Bokhari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Digits keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Bokhari misses. Bokhari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bokhari lands a jab. Digits moves out of range as Bokhari throws a body kick.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bokhari throws a nice inside leg kick. Digits checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bokhari tried to score with a low kick but Digits checks it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bokhari, as that shot connected.
Digits wants to clinch. Bokhari throws a leg kick and Digits counters with a nice leg kick. Bokhari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bokhari cracks the inside of Digits's front leg. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Digits keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bokhari loads up on a big right hand but Digits slips the punch. Bokhari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A bone on bone clash there as Bokhari blocks the leg kick.
Bokhari avoids the body shot from Digits.
Bokhari throws a quick inside leg kick. Digits on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bokhari scoring well with a low kick there.
Bokhari misses with a leg kick and Bokhari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Digits takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bokhari clobbers Digits with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A nice inside leg kick there by Bokhari. That's going to slow Digits down. Bokhari throws a leg kick that is checked and Digits counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Digits 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.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Digits chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bokhari can pounce on him.
Bokhari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Digits checks a leg kick. Digits is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Bokhari wants to land a leg kick but Digits is out of range. Digits is looking to score with low kicks. Digits looks to throw the jab but Bokhari is out of range. Digits throws a leg kick and Bokhari counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bokhari misses with a low kick as Digits jumps back. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bokhari is looking to chop away at Digits's legs. Bokhari stuns Digits with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bokhari scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abayo Bokhari dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Digits moves away from the strike by Bokhari. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bokhari. Digits shrugs it off though. Bokhari throws a leg kick but Digits sees it coming and moves out of range. Abayo Bokhari seems to be getting the better of the standup. A nice leg kick lands there from Bokhari. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bokhari.
Bokhari throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Digits makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Digits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bokhari.
Digits throws a series of punches but Bokhari avoids them all with ease. A leg kick checked by Bokhari. Bokhari throws a leg kick and Digits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bokhari lands a lovely overhand right. Bokhari misses with a leg kick and Digits counters with a leg kick. Bokhari thows a leg kick but Digits checks it and Digits makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A big left from Digits misses. Cee Digits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bokhari wants to land a leg kick but Digits is out of range. Digits misses with a looping left. Bokhari throws a sloppy body shot
and Digits counters with a thumping low kick. Bokhari throws the kick towards the body but Digits avoids it. Bokhari thows a leg kick but Digits checks it and Digits counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A slapping body kick lands there for Bokhari.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bokhari throws a head kick that misses and Digits counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Digits throws a nice outside leg kick. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bokhari. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Bokhari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bokhari connects with a solid leg kick. Bokhari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bokhari misses with a jab to the body
and Digits counters with a two punch combo. Bokhari blocks a low kick nicely. Bokhari tries to land a front kick but Digits steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Digits connects with a high kick.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bokhari checks the leg kick nicely there.
Digits throws a front kick aimed at Bokhari's knee but Bokhari avoids it well. Bokhari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bokhari defending well as Digits loads up on a big left hand. Bokhari lands with a kick to the temple. Digits shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Bokhari throws a lazy right hand but Digits sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bokhari scores with a jab to the body. Digits pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bokhari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Digits is out of range.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Digits throws a leg kick and Bokhari counters with a lovely straight right hand! Digits looks to score with a jab to the body but Bokhari is just out of range. Digits throws a leg kick and Bokhari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Digits is defended easily by Bokhari. Bokhari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Digits. Digits throws a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bokhari misses with a head kick.
Digits chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bokhari can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cee Digits will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Digits fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bokhari is out of range. Bokhari dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Bokhari finds it's way through Digits's defenses. Bokhari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Digits counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Bokhari throws a sloppy head kick and Digits moves out of range easily. Bokhari throws a solid leg kick but Digits takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bokhari. Bokhari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Digits checks it well. Bokhari checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Bokhari is predictable there and Digits counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bokhari's knee momentarily. Bokhari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Digits lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Digits connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bokhari misses with a straight left. Digits is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bokhari scores with a decent looking hook. Bokhari attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bokhari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bokhari tries to land a front kick but Digits steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bokhari looks to score with a jab to the body but Digits is just out of range. Bokhari slips under a jab.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bokhari throws a leg kick which misses Digits's front leg but catches the back leg as Digits tries to avoid it. Digits misses with a leg kick and Bokhari counters with a lovely shot to the body. Digits misses with a low kick as Bokhari jumps back. Digits throws a body punch but Bokhari moves out of range. Digits turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Digits throws a jab when Bokhari was well out of range. Bokhari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Digits was well out of range. Poor timing from Bokhari. Digits staying out of range there. Digits throws and low kick but Bokhari moves out of range easily. Bokhari tries to work over Digits's front leg with a kick but Digits checks it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Digits tries a low kick but Bokhari avoids it. Digits cracks Bokhari with an open hand slap. Bokhari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Digits's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Digits duly obliges. Bokhari misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Digits. Jab, jab by Bokhari - just one landing. Bokhari throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A combination from Bokhari does no damage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Digits lands a jab to Bokhari's midsection. Bokhari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Digits is able to avoid easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Bokhari. That's going to slow Digits down. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bokhari throws a head kick that misses. A slapping body kick lands there for Bokhari. Bokhari fakes the leg kick and cracks Digits in the body. Digits throws a leg kick but Bokhari checks it. Bokhari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Digits tries to close the distance and clinch but Bokhari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Digits 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Abayo Bokhari just about did enough to take it. That's time! Back to the action!
Digits takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bokhari looks to land a right hand but Digits moved out of range. Digits lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bokhari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Digits holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bokhari breaks from the clinch.
Digits checks a leg kick. Digits takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Digits throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bokhari sees it coming and avoids it easily. Digits ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Digits connects with a solid leg kick. Digits takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Digits blocks a head kick by Bokhari.
Good exchange - Digits coming out on top. Bokhari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Bokhari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bokhari throws a leg kick and Digits counters with a stiff right hand. Digits misses with a low kick. Bokhari scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Digits catches Bokhari right on the button with a cross. Digits looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bokhari misses with a hook.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Digits misses the target. Digits tries a low kick but Bokhari avoids it. Bokhari throws a low kick but Digits avoids it. Bokhari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Digits is able to avoid easily. Bokhari is looking to chop away at Digits's legs. Bokhari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Digits counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Bokhari is trying to break the clinch but Digits has him pressed against the cage. Bokhari misses with a short punch on the inside. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Digits can't find room to land a body shot as Bokhari controls the action.
Bokhari wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Bokhari fails to land. Bokhari misses with a punch to the body.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Digits lands a right hand. Nice body punch from Bokhari. Digits misses with a hook from the clinch. Digits throws a punch but it's blocked by Bokhari.
Digits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Digits fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bokhari manages to avoid it. Digits throws a leg kick and Bokhari counters with a stiff right hand. Digits throws a low kick, looking for Bokhari's leg but Bokhari calmly moves out of range. Bokhari throws a shot from downtown. Digits moves away and avoids it. Bokhari throws a leg kick that is checked and Digits counters with a flying knee. Nice. Bokhari throws the left hand but Digits avoids the punch easily. Digits keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Digits checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bokhari throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Digits throws a sloppy head kick letting Bokhari counter with a right hand. A low kick from Bokhari is predictable there and Digits counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bokhari's knee momentarily. Digits misses with a low kick. Digits cracks Bokhari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bokhari throws a leg kick that is checked and Digits counters with a nice leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Digits lands a glancing blow to the side of Bokhari's head. Digits blocks a head kick by Bokhari.
Bokhari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cee Digits had his way with Abayo Bokhari in that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bokhari throws a leg kick that is checked and Digits counters with a right hand to the body. Bokhari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bokhari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Digits sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bokhari's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bokhari duly obliges. Digits feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bokhari's calf. Digits swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bokhari takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Digits throws a front kick aimed at Bokhari's knee but Bokhari avoids it well. Bokhari finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Bokhari blocks the leg kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bokhari throws a leg kick and Digits counters with a stiff right hand. Digits throws a leg kick and Bokhari counters with a low kick, right behind Digits 's knee. Bokhari closes the distance and lands a one-two. Bokhari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bokhari connects with a good right hand that stumbles Digits. Digits circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Digits misses with a head kick.
Digits looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bokhari throws a sloppy head kick and Digits moves out of range easily. Bokhari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Digits throws a leg kick and Bokhari counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Digits is lucky that one didn't land flush.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Some bone on bone action there as Digits checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bokhari connects with the punch. Digits has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Digits there as he acknowledges the shot. Bokhari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bokhari swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bokhari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Digits. Bokhari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Digits misses with a hook. Bokhari ducked under it nicely. Bokhari circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Digits misses.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bokhari connects with a solid leg kick. Bokhari throws a right hand that Digits ducks under and follows up with a left that Digits also avoids with ease. Digits checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bokhari misses with a low kick.
Bokhari tries to score with a low kick but Digits moves his leg out of the way. A low kick from Bokhari is predictable there and Digits counters with a good low kick that Bokhari was not able to check. Bokhari throws a body kick that misses. Digits connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bokhari throws out a leg kick but Digits moves out of range and Bokhari only half commits.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Bokhari finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Digits misses with an uppercut. Bokhari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Digits's sensitive parts. A big right from Digits misses. Digits feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bokhari's calf. Bokhari thows a leg kick but Digits checks it and Digits counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Digits thows a leg kick but Bokhari checks it and Bokhari counters with a thumping low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Digits throws a right and a left that both miss. Digits takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Digits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bokhari.
And that's the end of the fight! Cee Digits showed his dominance in that final round. I think Digits has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Abayo Bokhari! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Abayo Bokhari! Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Abayo Bokhari!
Abayo Bokhari wins by unanimous decision! Abayo Bokhari is the new heavyweight champion!
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