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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Omega (ranked 23025 p4p, 651 weight class) and Gavin Dice Em (ranked 23633 p4p, 667 weight class). Gavin Dice Em has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Omega's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavin Dice Em !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dice Em .
Chris Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Omega, right into the meat.
Omega wants to clinch up but Dice Em keeps it at a distance.
Dice Em circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Omega as he connects with a hook.
Omega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Omega gets a clinch.
Dice Em stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Omega tries a knee to the head but Dice Em blocks it.
Dice Em tries to throw a body punch but Omega avoids it by throwing Dice Em back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Omega.
Omega creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Omega missing with knees to the body.
Dice Em misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dice Em avoiding damage as Omega throws knees to the body.
Omega is stalling here.
Dice Em lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Omega.
Dice Em is pushing Omega up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dice Em misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Omega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega prevents a body shot from Dice Em .
Dice Em struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
Dice Em blocks an elbow strike.
Dice Em struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
Omega lands a shot to the body.
Omega lands an elbow inside.
Dice Em lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Omega scores with a shoulder strike.
Dice Em can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dice Em .
Dice Em blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dice Em blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Omega obliges.
Dice Em doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Omega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Omega struggles to land a body shot inside as Dice Em controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Omega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dice Em lands a nice shot to the body.
Omega is breathing heavily.
Omega tries to land knees in the clinch but Dice Em avoids the damage to the body.
Omega has a couple of punches blocked by Dice Em .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Dice Em .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dice Em tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omega's elbow.
Dice Em struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
Omega blocks a body shot from Dice Em .
Omega tries a body shot but Dice Em blocks it.
Dice Em blocks an elbow strike.
Dice Em tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
Dice Em tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
Dice Em stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dice Em tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dice Em scores with a shot to the side of Omega's head.
Dice Em lands a body punch in the clinch.
Omega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dice Em avoids it.
Dice Em misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dice Em tries to throw a body punch but Omega avoids it by throwing Dice Em back against the cage.
Omega blocks a body shot from Dice Em .
Dice Em stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dice Em displaying some good clinch control by pressing Omega up against the cage.
Dice Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dice Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Dice Em - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Omega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dice Em 's brow.
Dice Em misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Dice Em .
Dice Em lands a hook that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Dice Em struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
Dice Em tries to throw a body punch but Omega avoids it by throwing Dice Em back against the cage.
Dice Em dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dice Em .
Dice Em tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omega's elbow.
Dice Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Omega lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Dice Em - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees in the clinch landing for Omega.
Dice Em tries to work over Omega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dice Em works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dice Em struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
Dice Em leaning against his opponent.
Dice Em takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dice Em struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dice Em digs a right hand into Omega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Omega's gas tank.
Omega misses with an elbow over the top.
Omega stalling in the clinch but Dice Em improves position.
Dice Em blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Omega has a couple of punches blocked by Dice Em .
Omega connects with a knee to the head.
Dice Em avoiding damage.
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 Chris Omega will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dice Em avoids the body shot from Omega.
A countering left hand to the body from Dice Em misses.
Omega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dice Em clinches up with Omega and pushes him back against the cage.
Dice Em lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Omega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dice Em .
Omega tries to land knees in the clinch but Dice Em avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dice Em scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dice Em doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Omega blocks a body shot from Dice Em .
Dice Em is trying to maintain a safe position but Omega gets an underhook and turns Dice Em into the cage.
Omega misses with a punch to the body.
Dice Em is pushing Omega up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dice Em misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dice Em .
Dice Em has Omega pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dice Em scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dice Em - that landed with a thud.
Dice Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dice Em has Omega pushed against the cage.
Dice Em 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Dice Em 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dice Em lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Omega.
A right hook to the body lands for Dice Em .
Dice Em lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dice Em struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Dice Em .
Dice Em struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
Dice Em lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Omega.
Dice Em tries to work over Omega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dice Em managing to block the knees to the body from Omega.
Dice Em misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dice Em lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dice Em doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dice Em doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dice Em is pushing Omega up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dice Em lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gavin Dice Em seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dice Em manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dice Em doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Omega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dice Em avoids it.
Dice Em lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dice Em makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dice Em pushes Omega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dice Em scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dice Em lands with a left to the head.
Omega is rocked!
Dice Em is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oh Omega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dice Em struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Dice Em .
Dice Em taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dice Em misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dice Em has Omega pressed against the cage.
Dice Em can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Omega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dice Em 's brow.
Omega seems to have got his legs back now.
Dice Em taking a breather.
Dice Em tries to throw a body punch but Omega avoids it by throwing Dice Em back against the cage.
Omega works on Dice Em 's body with a couple of short punches.
Dice Em works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dice Em works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dice Em scores with a shoulder strike.
Dice Em is working Omega over against the cage.
Dice Em can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
A body shot lands from Dice Em .
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dice Em is keeping busy.
Dice Em is working Omega over against the cage.
Dice Em tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dice Em leaning against his opponent.
Dice Em lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dice Em lands a hook that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Dice Em tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omega's elbow.
A hook to the body from Dice Em .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dice Em misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dice Em scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dice Em tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Dice Em .
Dice Em is leaning against Omega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dice Em lands with a short shot to the head.
Dice Em misses with a punch to the body.
Dice Em content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dice Em digs a right hand underneath Omega's ribcage. Omega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dice Em tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Dice Em showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dice Em lands a big uppercut and Omega crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Omega looks OK. Dice Em waves Omega back to his feet!
Dice Em clinches.
Dice Em misses with a punch to the body.
Dice Em stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Omega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dice Em 's elbow.
Dice Em dodges an elbow strike from Omega.
Dice Em misses with a punch to the body.
Dice Em avoiding damage as Omega throws knees to the body.
Omega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dice Em .
Nice body punch from Dice Em - that landed with a thud.
Dice Em scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dice Em 's elbow.
Dice Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dice Em can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
Dice Em tries to work over Omega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dice Em is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dice Em lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dice Em lands with a right to the head.
Dice Em scores with a shot to the side of Omega's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dice Em .
Dice Em struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
Dice Em lands a nice shot to the body.
Dice Em has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dice Em misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Omega has a couple of punches blocked by Dice Em .
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dice Em takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dice Em .
Dice Em leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dice Em tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
Dice Em lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Omega.
Dice Em misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dice Em is working Omega over against the cage.
Dice Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dice Em is working Omega over against the cage.
Dice Em tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dice Em working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dice Em tries to throw a body punch but Omega avoids it by throwing Dice Em back against the cage.
Dice Em lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dice Em throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dice Em tries to throw a body punch but Omega avoids it by throwing Dice Em back against the cage.
Dice Em throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dice Em has Omega pushed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dice Em .
Dice Em stalling in the clinch.
Omega being controlled against the cage.
Dice Em lands a right hand that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dice Em is stalling here.
Omega blocks a body shot from Dice Em .
Dice Em slows down the pace here.
Omega tries to throw a body punch but Dice Em avoids it by throwing Omega back against the cage.
Good body shot from Dice Em .
Dice Em stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gavin Dice Em .
The fight stays on the outside here - Omega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dice Em sends Omega crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dice Em is motioning to the referee to let Omega up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Chris Omega has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Omega throws a low kick but Dice Em moves out of range easily.
Dice Em avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Omega loads up on a big right hand but Dice Em slips the punch.
Dice Em throws a body punch but Omega moves out of range.
Dice Em drops Omega with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Omega! Dice Em dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavin Dice Em !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Rinaldi (ranked 23192 p4p, 610 weight class) and Don Romain (ranked 23397 p4p, 578 weight class). Don Romain is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Rinaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Romain!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rinaldi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rinaldi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rinaldi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romain.
Romain swinging wildly here.
Rinaldi misses with a double jab.
Rinaldi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rinaldi.
A big right from Rinaldi misses.
Romain looks for a takedown but Rinaldi sprawls well.
Romain misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rinaldi pinned against the cage. Rinaldi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Rinaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romain.
Jeff Rinaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Romain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romain misses with an uppercut
and Rinaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rinaldi darts in and clinches Romain up against the cage.
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rinaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Romain is just out of range.
Rinaldi jabs at Romain's body.
Rinaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romain manages to avoid it.
Romain misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Rinaldi's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Rinaldi.
Romain closes the distance and clinches.
Romain tries to pull guard but Rinaldi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rinaldi breaks the clinch.
Romain throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi takes a swing at Romain's ribcage but misses.
Rinaldi throws a solid leg kick but Romain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rinaldi.
Romain shoots and misses
and Romain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rinaldi avoids it really well and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Rinaldi there.
Romain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rinaldi defends well and Romain ends up having to push Rinaldi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Rinaldi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danga de danga de dang - Rinaldi scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Don Romain has been cut.
Romain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Romain looks winded!
Romain trying to pass the guard but Rinaldi defending well.
Rinaldi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rinaldi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Romain is pushing down on Rinaldi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rinaldi is fighting to maintain full guard but Romain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Romain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rinaldi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rinaldi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rinaldi is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Romain has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Rinaldi is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Don Romain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Franklin (ranked 6026 p4p, 494 weight class) and Hans Schwartzmuller (ranked 23597 p4p, 605 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buddy Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Schwartzmuller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schwartzmuller but Schwartzmuller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franklin avoids the head kick by Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller moves into the clinch.
Franklin tightens his grip and picks Schwartzmuller up, before dumping him to the ground. Schwartzmuller manages to land in guard.
Franklin throwing strikes but missing.
Schwartzmuller trying to keep a closed guard but Franklin is proving a slippery customer.
Schwartzmuller wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schwartzmuller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franklin, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartzmuller stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
Franklin looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwartzmuller throws a big right hand that misses.
Schwartzmuller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franklin trying to keep a closed guard but Schwartzmuller is proving a slippery customer.
Franklin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Franklin is trying to keep Schwartzmuller in close.
Schwartzmuller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franklin managing to control the position.
Franklin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Franklin is pulling down on Schwartzmuller's head to control his posture.
Schwartzmuller throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schwartzmuller moves into the clinch successfully.
Franklin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Franklin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schwartzmuller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schwartzmuller moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller trying to land knees to the body.
Franklin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schwartzmuller regains guard immediately.
Franklin trying to control but Schwartzmuller is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schwartzmuller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franklin stands up from Schwartzmuller's guard - Franklin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Franklin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schwartzmuller rushes Franklin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Franklin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Franklin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schwartzmuller after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schwartzmuller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schwartzmuller leaning against his opponent.
Schwartzmuller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Schwartzmuller holds him up against the cage and eventually Franklin drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schwartzmuller obliges.
Schwartzmuller misses with a body punch.
Schwartzmuller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Franklin walks away with a smile on his face. Schwartzmuller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schwartzmuller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Franklin takes a step back to recover.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwartzmuller clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schwartzmuller lands an elbow inside that Franklin shrugs off.
Franklin can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Schwartzmuller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schwartzmuller closes the distance and clinches.
Franklin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schwartzmuller avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Franklin managing to block the knees to the body from Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller lands a nice knee to the body.
Schwartzmuller breaks from the clinch.
Schwartzmuller closes the distance and pushes Franklin back into the cage.
Franklin avoiding damage as Schwartzmuller throws knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schwartzmuller missing with knees to the body.
Franklin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schwartzmuller has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Schwartzmuller.
Hans Schwartzmuller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from Schwartzmuller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartzmuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schwartzmuller avoiding damage as Franklin throws knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Franklin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schwartzmuller blocks it with crossed arms.
Schwartzmuller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franklin avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Franklin.
Schwartzmuller scores a nice knee to the body.
Schwartzmuller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Franklin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franklin goes for a takedown attempt but Schwartzmuller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schwartzmuller thuds his shin into the meat of Franklin's side.
Schwartzmuller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franklin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Schwartzmuller clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartzmuller crunches a lovely knee into Franklin's ribcage.
Schwartzmuller has Franklin pressed against the cage, preventing Franklin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franklin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schwartzmuller misses with a knee strike.
Franklin has Schwartzmuller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schwartzmuller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schwartzmuller pulls guard successfully.
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!
Schwartzmuller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franklin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Franklin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schwartzmuller defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartzmuller closes the distance and clinches.
Schwartzmuller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller stalling the fight.
Schwartzmuller leaning against his opponent.
Schwartzmuller continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Franklin avoiding damage as Schwartzmuller throws knees to the body.
Franklin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schwartzmuller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schwartzmuller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schwartzmuller missing with knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller goes for a takedown attempt but Franklin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hans Schwartzmuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartzmuller has closed the distance and engaged Franklin in a clinch.
Schwartzmuller missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Franklin tries to score a body lock takedown but Schwartzmuller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Franklin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schwartzmuller walks away with a smile on his face. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franklin tries to keep at a distance but Schwartzmuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franklin is trying to push Schwartzmuller away but Schwartzmuller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Schwartzmuller as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Schwartzmuller.
Franklin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Schwartzmuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Schwartzmuller instigates a clinch.
Franklin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schwartzmuller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schwartzmuller presses Franklin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schwartzmuller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Franklin is defending well for now.
Franklin tries to land a knee to the head but Schwartzmuller blocks with his arms.
Schwartzmuller digs a right hand into Franklin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franklin's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller is pushing Franklin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Franklin takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartzmuller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Franklin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwartzmuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schwartzmuller obliges.
Schwartzmuller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartzmuller manages to break the clinch.
Schwartzmuller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Schwartzmuller.
Schwartzmuller tries to land knees in the clinch but Franklin avoids the damage to the body.
Franklin is trying to break free.
Franklin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schwartzmuller stalling in the clinch.
Schwartzmuller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Schwartzmuller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Franklin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schwartzmuller to keep the fight standing.
Schwartzmuller landing knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartzmuller pushes Franklin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schwartzmuller pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hans Schwartzmuller.
Franklin moves in looking to clinch but Schwartzmuller pushes him off.
Schwartzmuller drives through and clinches with Franklin against the cage.
Schwartzmuller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Franklin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schwartzmuller is keeping busy.
Schwartzmuller lands a knee to the body.
Schwartzmuller pulls guard successfully.
Schwartzmuller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franklin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franklin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwartzmuller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franklin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schwartzmuller looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schwartzmuller looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schwartzmuller!
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!
Franklin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartzmuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Franklin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schwartzmuller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Franklin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hans Schwartzmuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schwartzmuller is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schwartzmuller misses with the ground and pound.
Franklin is not content to let Schwartzmuller control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from Schwartzmuller crashes against the mat.
Buddy Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Schwartzmuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schwartzmuller 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Schwartzmuller!
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#R1#
Schmidt throws a hook to the side of Money's head but Money sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gandolf Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt throws a hook but Money avoids it easily.
Money getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Money uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmidt.
Money punishes Schmidt's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Money misses its intended target. #CL2#
Schmidt clinches up against the cage.
Schmidt has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt stalling in the clinch but Money improves position.
Schmidt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Money blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Money manages to break the clinch.
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Money manages to avoid it.
Money half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schmidt throws a looping overhand right but Money ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Schmidt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schmidt thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Schmidt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Money was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmidt.
Schmidt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Money checks it well.
Money misses with a straight right.
Schmidt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schmidt wants to clinch up but Money keeps it at a distance.
Schmidt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Gandolf Schmidt has been cut.
Money throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
Money fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Money tries to move into range but Schmidt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Mo' Money has been cut.
Money lands a jab.
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Money.
Money avoids the body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt loads up on a big right hand but Money slips the punch.
Money lands with a cross.
Schmidt scores with a jab. Money acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Money was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmidt.#KD#
Money cracks Schmidt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Money has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Schmidt to stand back up!#ROC#
Schmidt is rocked!
Schmidt moves in looking to clinch but Money pushes him off.
Schmidt is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him?
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Money connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Money moves away from the strike by Schmidt.
Schmidt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Money drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Schmidt's head, knocking him out cold! Money is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mo' Money!
Mo' Money decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandru Mircea (ranked 4725 p4p, 417 weight class) and Thor Ragardo (ranked 4722 p4p, 416 weight class). Mircea comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Wars...The Punishment Due. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandru Mircea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor Ragardo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragardo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mircea pushes Ragardo away with a front kick.
Ragardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea counters with a low kick, right behind Ragardo 's knee.
We've been told by Mircea's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mircea lands with a shot to the body.
Ragardo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mircea sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ragardo.
Ragardo looks winded!
Ragardo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mircea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ragardo scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Thor Ragardo has been cut.
Ragardo throws an off balance right hand
and Ragardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragardo fails with the takedown
and Mircea counters by moving into the clinch.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Ragardo.
Mircea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mircea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragardo.
Mircea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mircea cracks Ragardo with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mircea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Mircea as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mircea.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
Mircea scores with a hook to the body.
Mircea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That has opened up Thor Ragardo's cut even more.
A short uppercut from Mircea.
Mircea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragardo backwards.
Mircea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragardo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mircea.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ragardo is rocked!
Mircea dips a shoulder and cracks Ragardo with a mighty uppercut! Ragardo falls back against the cage and Mircea unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ragardo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mircea screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sagat Shanti (ranked 4289 p4p, 427 weight class) and Adlan Aukhadov (ranked 2910 p4p, 307 weight class). Shanti's entrance music is It's on now, bitch!. A fine choice. Sagat Shanti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adlan Aukhadov's chin.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sagat Shanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adlan Aukhadov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aukhadov misses the shot to the body.
Shanti misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Aukhadov 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.
Aukhadov lands with a slapping head kick.
Shanti scores with the left hand. Aukhadov knows he should have avoided that one.
Aukhadov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jab, jab by Shanti - just one landing.
Shanti misses with a body shot.
Shanti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aukhadov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aukhadov is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Shanti as he connects with a hook.
Aukhadov is still on wobbly legs! Can Shanti finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Aukhadov is just out of range.
Aukhadov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Shanti gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Aukhadov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sagat Shanti!
Sagat Shanti very nearly forgot to thank Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caniel Dormier (ranked 4711 p4p, 337 weight class) and Robert Bruce (ranked 2867 p4p, 246 weight class). Robert Bruce has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Caniel Dormier's chin.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caniel Dormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dormier walks into a stiff left hand from Bruce.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bruce as he jumps to the side.
Dormier fails with the takedown.
Dormier moves away from the strike by Bruce.
Dormier closes the distance and clinches up with Bruce, looking for a takedown. Dormier pushes Bruce against the cage but Bruce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dormier shoots for a takedown but Bruce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Bruce. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bruce.
Dormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bruce tries to avoid it but Dormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bruce to the ground. Bruce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dormier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruce throws a one two combo.
Bruce throws a head kick but Dormier moves out of range.
Bruce misses with a low kick.
Dormier dives in for a single leg takedown but Bruce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce throws a sloppy head kick and Dormier moves out of range easily.
Dormier avoids the head kick by Bruce.
Bruce scores with a three punch combo!
Bruce with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bruce misses with a double jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dormier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce is trying to buck Dormier off.
Dormier is trying to get an arm triangle but Bruce is defending well.
Bruce sneaks out the side door and pushes Dormier away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've been told by Dormier's head coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Bruce.
Bruce gets caught napping as Dormier dives in and scores a takedown. Bruce manages to retain guard.
Bruce pushes Dormier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dormier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bruce defends well and Dormier ends up having to push Bruce into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bruce keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dormier is breathing heavily.
Dormier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce tries to escape but Dormier is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bruce sneaks out the side door and pushes Dormier away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bruce tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruce tries a quick counter leg kick but Dormier is wise to it.
Bruce lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dormier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bruce swivels and escapes.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but Bruce shows good takedown defense.
Bruce scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bruce moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bruce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bruce wants it to stay on the feet.
Dormier backing away here, and Bruce unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bruce avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dormier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dormier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bruce misses with a series of wild punches.
Caniel Dormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Bruce lands.
Dormier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruce scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bruce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dormier.
Dormier misses with a takedown
and Bruce counters with a stiff right hand.
Dormier shoots for a double leg takedown but Bruce sprawls well. He's pushed Dormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bruce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce lands a nice hook to Dormier's body. Dormier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Dormier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bruce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dormier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dormier dives in and grabs Bruce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bruce pushes down on Dormier's head and hops out.
Robert Bruce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruce digs a good body shot into Dormier's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bruce.
Bruce lands a lovely overhand right.
Bruce throws a nice head kick!
Bruce is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dormier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dormier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruce looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bruce lands a leg kick that knocks Dormier off balance momentarily.
Bruce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Bruce dominated that round.
That's time! Dormier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bruce looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice takedown defense from Bruce. No joy for Dormier on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dormier shoots in for a double leg but Bruce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bruce throws a solid leg kick but Dormier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bruce.
Dormier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruce.
Dormier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bruce throws a series of punches but Dormier moves out of range.
Dormier shoots for a double leg takedown but Bruce sprawls well. He's pushed Dormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce throws out a leg kick but Dormier moves out of range and Bruce only half commits.
Dormier has a takedown stuffed.
Dormier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bruce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bruce lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dormier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dormier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bruce paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bruce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dormier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruce defends it nicely.
Bruce steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dormier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dormier slips a jab and a cross from Bruce.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce tries a low kick but Dormier avoids it.
Dormier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bruce swivels and escapes.
Bruce tries to land a leg kick but Dormier saw it coming and moves away.
Robert Bruce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Dormier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bruce lands a head kick. Dormier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dormier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robert Bruce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Bruce there.
Dormier is rocked!
Bruce stuffs the takedown attempt from Dormier. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Dormier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruce scores with a hook to the body. Dormier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dormier seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Bruce, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dormier or perhaps it was just good defense by Bruce, which made it look bad.
Bruce lands with a shot to the body.
Bruce throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dormier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dormier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dormier dives in for a single leg takedown but Bruce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dormier with a poor takedown
and Bruce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dormier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dormier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bruce.
Bruce cracks Dormier with a good jab.
Bruce misses with a looping left.
Dormier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dormier tries to move into range but Bruce moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bruce moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dormier fails to land the takedown.
Dormier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dormier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruce throws a head kick but Dormier moves out of range.
Dormier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bruce throws a series of punches but Dormier avoids them all with ease.
Dormier closes the distance and clinches up with Bruce, looking for a takedown. Dormier pushes Bruce against the cage but Bruce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bruce with a nice cross.
Dormier shoots for a double leg takedown but Bruce sprawls well. He's pushed Dormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bruce dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dormier. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Bruce.
Bruce lands an overhand right.
Bruce fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dormier.
Bruce looks to land a combination but Dormier avoids it well.
Bruce slaps away a takedown attempt from Dormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bruce.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dormier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruce with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dormier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruce defends it nicely.
Dormier blocks a head kick by Bruce.
Dormier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dormier checks a low kick from Bruce.
Bruce lands with a nice body punch.
Bruce lands a nice shot that snaps Dormier's head back.
Bruce throws a head kick but Dormier moves out of range.
Dormier checks a low kick from Bruce.
Dormier shoots in but Bruce avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruce looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dormier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bruce tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dormier is in Bruce's guard.
Bruce manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Bruce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dormier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bruce raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bruce tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Bruce lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dormier doesn't seem phased though.
No luck for Dormier with that takedown attempt.
Bruce throws a leg kick but Dormier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dormier attempts a counter takedown but Bruce avoids it well and moves away.
Dormier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bruce is fending him off so far but Dormier persists. Nope, Bruce circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dormier at a distance.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bruce sprawls well. Bruce wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce throws a nice head kick!
Dormier dives in for a single leg takedown but Bruce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dormier manages to avoid it.
Dormier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruce defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bruce.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruce. That's going to slow Dormier down.
Dormier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bruce pinned against the cage. Bruce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruce throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dormier dodges the punch combination from Bruce.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruce.
Bruce throws a sloppy head kick and Dormier moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bruce.
Dormier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bruce felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dormier wants to control but Bruce is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dormier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bruce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dormier.
Bruce tries to kick Dormier off but Dormier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dormier is looking for a kimura here.
Dormier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bruce sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruce has one foot on Dormier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bruce throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce throws a leg kick but Dormier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bruce misses with a head kick.
Dormier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruce.
Bruce lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruce throws a hook but Dormier avoids it easily.
Dormier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bruce pinned against the cage. Bruce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bruce circles away.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but Bruce shows good takedown defense.
Bruce throws a wild body kick that Dormier sees coming a mile off.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruce lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dormier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dormier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bruce leaves Dormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dormier or perhaps it was just good defense by Bruce, which made it look bad.
Bruce lands a really nice looking cross but Dormier seems unphased.
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!
Dormier checks a leg kick.
Bruce lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruce lands a body shot.
Bruce lands with a shot to the body.
No luck for Dormier with that takedown attempt.
Bruce scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Bruce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruce 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Bruce!
Our winner, Robert Bruce, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tud Stoddler (ranked 488 p4p, 62 weight class) and Shannon White (ranked 1048 p4p, 129 weight class). Stoddler comes to the cage accompanied by Arcade Fire - Ready to Start. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tud Stoddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shannon White!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stoddler gets caught flat footed, as White shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoddler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White drops back looking for a leg! Stoddler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stoddler manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Stoddler's guard.
Stoddler keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stoddler 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.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stoddler is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stoddler looking for a sweep. Not yet Stoddler, not yet.
Stoddler is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stoddler looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White throws a hook but Stoddler avoids it easily.
Stoddler throws a hook but White blocks it.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoddler.
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoddler. Stoddler obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Stoddler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from White misses
and Stoddler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoddler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White tries to clinch but Stoddler moves away
and Stoddler counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoddler.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
White misses with a body shot.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoddler's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White trying to pass the guard but Stoddler defending well.
White looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stoddler has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stoddler is not content to let White control the position.
Stoddler controlling the position for now.
White wants to pass to mount but Stoddler is defending the position.
White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stoddler is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold.
Stoddler is looking to improve his position.
That's four 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.
Stoddler is defending against the submission attempts here by White.
Stoddler wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Stoddler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoddler biding his time, controlling White.
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 Tud Stoddler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoddler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been told by Stoddler's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoddler.
White changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stoddler lands a nice looking body kick.
Stoddler with a nice cross.
It looks like Shannon White has been cut.
Stoddler lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoddler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoddler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoddler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White misses with a combination
and Stoddler counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoddler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to White's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White slips a jab and a cross from Stoddler.
Stoddler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Stoddler fails to land with a series of punches.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoddler tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoddler to the ground. Stoddler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Stoddler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoddler tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stoddler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tud Stoddler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shannon White.
Stoddler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shannon White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler lands a jab to the head.
Tud Stoddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoddler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stoddler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
Stoddler blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Stoddler coming out on top.
Stoddler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
White is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoddler finish him?
Stoddler fakes the body blow, causing White to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! White goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tud Stoddler!
Tud Stoddler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fanatic ($125) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super SuperHeavyWeight (ranked 461 p4p, 26 weight class) and Fedor Emelianegro (ranked 714 p4p, 89 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Super SuperHeavyWeight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Emelianegro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianegro throws a big shot that misses.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a looping right.
SuperHeavyWeight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
Emelianegro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Super SuperHeavyWeight has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emelianegro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emelianegro looks to throw the jab but SuperHeavyWeight is out of range.
SuperHeavyWeight tries to counter by clinching up but Emelianegro breaks away and moves out of range.
Emelianegro throws a right hand that misses
and SuperHeavyWeight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
SuperHeavyWeight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a right hand
letting Emelianegro counter with a right hand.
Emelianegro misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro misses with a looping left.
Emelianegro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a nice looking body shot.
SuperHeavyWeight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
SuperHeavyWeight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
SuperHeavyWeight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Emelianegros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
SuperHeavyWeight punishes Emelianegro's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SuperHeavyWeight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianegro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianegro scores with a hook to the body. SuperHeavyWeight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
SuperHeavyWeight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Emelianegro counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianegro tries to move into range but SuperHeavyWeight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
SuperHeavyWeight doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianegro circles away.
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
SuperHeavyWeight is looking to clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emelianegro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianegro throws a looping overhand right but SuperHeavyWeight ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianegro lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Emelianegro misses with a lunging right hand
and SuperHeavyWeight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Emelianegro is looking to break free of the clinch but SuperHeavyWeight has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianegro.
SuperHeavyWeight throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianegro.
SuperHeavyWeight swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianegro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianegro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SuperHeavyWeight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
SuperHeavyWeight swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Emelianegro to counter with a crisp jab.
SuperHeavyWeight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SuperHeavyWeight connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body punch from SuperHeavyWeight.
SuperHeavyWeight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
SuperHeavyWeight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelianegro on the side of the head.
That has opened up Fedor Emelianegro's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SuperHeavyWeight moves in looking to clinch but Emelianegro pushes him off.
Emelianegro misses with a looping right.
Emelianegro scores with a crisp jab that stopped SuperHeavyWeight in his tracks.
Emelianegro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianegro throws a right and a left that both miss.
SuperHeavyWeight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Emelianegro 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.
SuperHeavyWeight is looking to clinch.
Emelianegro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! SuperHeavyWeight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Emelianegro lands with a cross.
Emelianegro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
SuperHeavyWeight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianegro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianegro looks to throw the jab but SuperHeavyWeight is out of range.
SuperHeavyWeight tries to clinch up
and Emelianegro counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianegro throws a right and a left that SuperHeavyWeight avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SuperHeavyWeight moves in looking to clinch but Emelianegro pushes him off.
Emelianegro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianegro lunges at SuperHeavyWeight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by SuperHeavyWeight's hand.
Emelianegro connects with a body shot that sends SuperHeavyWeight's belly button to the back.
SuperHeavyWeight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
SuperHeavyWeight looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianegro is just out of range.
Emelianegro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianegro misses the target.
SuperHeavyWeight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Emelianegro throws a hook but SuperHeavyWeight avoids it easily.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a jab to the body
and Emelianegro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianegro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends SuperHeavyWeight sprawling to the canvas! SuperHeavyWeight rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Emelianegro finish him?!
SuperHeavyWeight is rocked!
Super SuperHeavyWeight's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianegro. SuperHeavyWeight does a little dance to reset his feet.
SuperHeavyWeight looks to land a left hand but Emelianegro moved out of range nicely.
Emelianegro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Emelianegro connects with a good right hand that stumbles SuperHeavyWeight. SuperHeavyWeight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianegro dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Emelianegro weaves into range and cracks SuperHeavyWeight right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! SuperHeavyWeight goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Emelianegro is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Emelianegro!
Our winner, Fedor Emelianegro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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