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GDL 42: Goodman vs Viking PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr (ranked 3672 p4p, 25395 weight class) and Derren O Malley (ranked 388 p4p, 635 weight class). O Malley has chosen Runnin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derren O Malley!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley misses with a double jab.
O Malley checks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Maximus Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maximus Jr scores with the left hand. O Malley knows he should have avoided that one.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maximus Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maximus Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and O Malley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Maximus Jr checks it.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximus Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and O Malley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximus Jr thinking.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Maximus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that O Malley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Maximus Jr cracks O Malley with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Malley slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.
O Malley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr wants to control but O Malley postures up.
O Malley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maximus Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Malley wants to stand but Maximus Jr is controlling his arm.
O Malley wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping him busy.
O Malley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O Malley avoids the strikes from the bottom by Maximus Jr.
O Malley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maximus Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Malley looking for submissions off his back.
O Malley actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maximus Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but O Malley is surviving well by controlling Maximus Jr's body position as best he can.
O Malley is wriggling around trying to escape.
O Malley is still trying to improve position.
O Malley keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Malley is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Maximus Jr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
O Malley tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr throws some wild stikes that O Malley manages to avoid easily.
Maximus Jr has control of O Malley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and O Malley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Maximus Jr unloads with some shots from mount but O Malley bucks and avoids them well.
O Malley is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus Jr 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.
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Malley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr looking to control but O Malley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet.
Maximus Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Malley is looking to escape.
O Malley tries to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus Jr is just out of range.
Maximus Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maximus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr forces his way into half guard.
Maximus Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
O Malley trying to hold on to Maximus Jr's head to control him but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr prevents O Malley from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr wants to control but O Malley is keeping him busy.
O Malley trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley is looking for a sweep. Maximus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Malley tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maximus Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maximus Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O Malley trying to control but Maximus Jr postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Malley looking for submissions off his back.
O Malley is looking for a sweep. Maximus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus Jr is taking a breather. O Malley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
O Malley misses with a body shot.
Maximus Jr closes the distance and pushes O Malley back into the cage.
Maximus Jr gets through O Malley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
O Malley is trying to force a seperation but Maximus Jr has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley is looking to control Maximus Jr's arms but Maximus Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Malley has his back to the cage.
Maximus Jr tries to work over O Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus Jr tries to pull guard but O Malley holds him up against the cage and eventually Maximus Jr drops back down to his feet.
O Malley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maximus Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
O Malley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maximus Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Malley trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
O Malley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maximus Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of O Malley, into his guard.
O Malley is looking for a triangle but Maximus Jr pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Malley can do to turn this around?
O Malley keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Malley has his foot on Maximus Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
O Malley working for a triangle but Maximus Jr defends it easily.
O Malley can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Malley is looking for a sweep. Maximus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
O Malley takes a swing at Maximus Jr's ribcage but misses.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximus Jr digs a good hook to O Malley's body.
Maximus Jr avoids the body shot from O Malley.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Malley.
O Malley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Malley looks for the body kick but Maximus Jr saw that one coming.
Maximus Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
O Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as O Malley throws a body kick.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus Jr stuns O Malley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maximus Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr tries to sprawl but O Malley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
O Malley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximus Jr gets full guard.
O Malley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maximus Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Malley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Malley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maximus Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maximus Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maximus Jr!
Maximus Jr controlling from side mount.
O Malley is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr is looking to take a break and control but O Malley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Malley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maximus Jr controls the position.
O Malley tries to buck Maximus Jr off but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley trying to remain calm as Maximus Jr controls from the top position.
O Malley controls the position for a moment.
O Malley is looking for a sweep.
Maximus Jr controlling from side mount.
O Malley tries to improve position but can't.
Maximus Jr tries for a kimura but O Malley is defending well.
Maximus Jr trying to control the action but O Malley is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is staying tight to O Malley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maximus Jr is looking to take a break and control but O Malley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maximus Jr slows the pace down.
O Malley struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus Jr is looking to wear down O Malley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maximus Jr blocks a head kick by O Malley.
Derren O Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus Jr closes the distance and pushes O Malley back into the cage.
O Malley misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Malley tries to break free but Maximus Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus Jr is working O Malley over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maximus Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
A very excited looking Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Drax (ranked 2667 p4p, 2858 weight class) and Lanuola Sefina (ranked 123 p4p, 126 weight class). Max Drax has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Drax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lanuola Sefina!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sefina lands a nice shot that snaps Drax's head back.
Drax checks a low kick from Sefina.
Drax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sefina avoids the body shot from Drax.
Sefina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sefina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sefina lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drax circles away quickly and effectively.
Sefina lands with an overhand left.
Sefina misses with a two punch combination.
Drax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooh!!! Drax has knocked Sefina down with a huge combo! Drax steps away and waves a wobbly Sefina back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Sefina is rocked!
 It looks like Lanuola Sefina has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sefina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sefina is still on wobbly legs! Can Drax finish him?
Drax lands a big right hook! Sefina looks hurt but is still standing! Drax lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Sefina falls down and Drax dives in with a huge hammer fist! Sefina's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Drax runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Drax!
Max Drax 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 Cayden Donovan (ranked 1797 p4p, 4078 weight class) and Eddie Mild (ranked 212 p4p, 419 weight class). The key to victory for Cayden Donovan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Mild!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mild looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mild darts in looking for a takedown but Donovan gets double underhooks and turns Mild into the cage.
Donovan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donovan.
Mild shoots in looking for a takedown but Donovan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mild's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mild is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donovan misses with a looping right.
And Mild responds with a good body kick, but Donovan manages to step out the way in time.
Donovan takes a swing at Mild's ribcage but misses.
Donovan missing with a left hand there. Mild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mild walks into a left hand.
Mild lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Cayden Donovan has been cut.
Mild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donovan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mild manages to avoid it.
Mild wants to counter the offense by Donovan and move into the clinch position.
Nice uppercut lands for Donovan. That snapped Mild's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mild tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donovan swivels and escapes.
Cayden Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Mild.
Mild slips a straight right by Donovan.
Mild drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Donovan defends it well.
Cayden Donovan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donovan throws a right and a left that Mild avoids nicely.
Jab from Donovan.
Donovan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Runts Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Mild fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donovan scores with a punch to the head.
Mild moves into the clinch.
Mild tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Donovan smiles and moves away.
Mild tries to close the distance and clinch but Donovan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mild shoots in for a takedown but Donovan shows good takedown defense.
Mild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donovan circles away quickly and effectively.
Mild takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mild tries to close the distance and clinch but Donovan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mild tries to clinch up but Donovan circles away and keeps his distance.
Donovan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mild doesn't manage to clinch there - Donovan circles away.
Donovan misses with a wild body shot.
Eddie Mild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mild misses with a takedown attempt
and Donovan counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mild shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donovan defends it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donovan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donovan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mild fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donovan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan scores with a jab to the body.
Mild shoots in but no luck this time.
Mild shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donovan sprawls well. Donovan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mild gets slowly back to his feet.
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mild moves away.
Donovan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mild tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donovan scores with a punch to the head.
Mild fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mild.
Mild misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan throws a jab when Mild was well out of range.
Mild moves away from the strike by Donovan.
Donovan lands with an uppercut that bounces Mild off the cage and back into range.
Mild shoots and misses
and Donovan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mild is rocked!
Donovan lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Mild head around and knocks him out cold! Donovan hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Donovan!
An out of breath Cayden Donovan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Vicente (ranked 4513 p4p, 23865 weight class) and Thomas Hearn (ranked 539 p4p, 780 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Vicente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Hearn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicente misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hearn wants to counter with a clinch but Vicente pushes him away.
Hearn keeps the fight on the outside.
Vicente misses with a straight right.
Hearn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hearn throws a head kick but Vicente moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vicente looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vicente scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vicente takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vicente misses with a head kick.
Hearn connects with a solid leg kick.
Vicente stuns Hearn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hearn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hearn tries to clinch up but Vicente circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Vicente.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vicente fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hearn leaves Vicente with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hearn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vicente has closed the distance and engaged Hearn in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicente lands with a left to the head.
Vicente breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vicente scores with a jab to the body.
Vicente lands a head shot.
Vicente tries for a takedown but Hearn circles away easily
and Hearn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Vicente. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicente looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vicente blocks a head kick by Hearn.
Vicente clinches.
Vicente jumps guard but Hearn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vicente has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hearn after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearn.
Vicente tries a body shot but Hearn blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Vicente has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearn is pressed up against the cage. Vicente has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hearn down to the mat. Hearn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hearn throws out a leg kick but Vicente moves out of range and Hearn only half commits.
Hearn has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hearn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vicente is out of range.
Vicente throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vicente throws a body punch but Hearn moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicente throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vicente fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Hearn as Vicente shoots in.
Vicente fails with a takedown attempt.
Milo Vicente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vicente looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hearn unleashes a big counter combination but Vicente bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Hearn. Those never looked like landing.
Vicente has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Vicente.
Hearn lands a nice uppercut.
Vicente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vicente manages to break the clinch.
Hearn tries a head kick but it misses.
Vicente clinches.
Vicente is trying to break the clinch but Hearn has him pressed against the cage.
Hearn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vicente drags the fight down to the ground.
Vicente is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicente trying to control the position.
Vicente looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hearn passes into side control.
Hearn wants to control but Vicente is keeping him busy.
Vicente is trying to control Hearn's posture but Hearn avoids it.
Hearn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vicente will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Vicente tries to escape but Hearn is in control.
Vicente is looking to regain half guard here but Hearn keeps moving and retains side control.
Hearn trying to control the action but Vicente is working from the bottom.
Hearn taking a break here but Vicente is having none of it and regains half guard.
Vicente is looking for a sweep. Hearn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Milo Vicente will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hearn tries a head kick but it misses.
Hearn tries a head kick but it misses.
Vicente lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Vicente. Those never looked like landing.
Vicente fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vicente fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vicente drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vicente swats away the attempt to clinch by Hearn.
Vicente looks for a takedown but Hearn sprawls well.
Hearn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Vicente. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicente scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hearn rushes Vicente and presses him up against the cage.
Vicente pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hearn misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Vicente.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn lands with a slapping head kick.
Vicente swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hearn misses with a wild combination.
Hearn tries to land a leg kick but Vicente saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Vicente finds it's way through Hearn's defenses.
Hearn connects with a high kick.
A low kick lands for Vicente.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vicente tries to clinch up but Hearn circles away and keeps his distance.
Vicente misses with an uppercut. Hearn saw that one coming.
Hearn ducks right into an uppercut from Vicente.
Vicente throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vicente misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vicente throws the kick towards the body but Hearn avoids it.
Vicente moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vicente walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Hearn.
Hearn misses with a head kick.
Hearn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicente tests Hearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vicente rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hearn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hearn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vicente ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearn moves away.
Good shot there by Vicente.
Vicente misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vicente misses with an uppercut. Hearn saw that one coming.
Hearn with a nice cross.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vicente throws a series of punches but Hearn avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Vicente.
Vicente just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn connects with a high kick.
Vicente has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hearn finds it's way round the side to connect with Vicente's head.
 Vicente is rocked!
Vicente lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hearn 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.
Hearn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vicente cracks Hearn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hearn.
No joy there for Vicente, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hearn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hearn wants to clinch.
Vicente blocks a head kick by Hearn.
Vicente thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hearn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hearn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hearn throws a head kick but Vicente moves out of range.
Hearn scores with a head kick. Vicente tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice takedown defense from Hearn. No joy for Vicente on that attempt.
Vicente has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hearn.
Vicente avoids the head kick by Hearn.
Hearn throws a head kick that half lands.
Hearn is breathing heavily.
Hearn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vicente sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hearn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vicente shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vicente fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hearn avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hearn.
Vicente looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Vicente backs off Hearn throws a huge counter combo but Vicente manages to avoid it all.
Thomas Hearn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vicente connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vicente. Hearn shrugs it off though.
Vicente throws a right hand that Hearn ducks under and follows up with a left that Hearn also avoids with ease.
Thomas Hearn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hearn blocks the body kick.
Vicente with a nice cross.
Hearn is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vicente is out of range and Hearn settles back down.
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick and Vicente moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Vicente.
Vicente uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearn.
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick and Vicente moves out of range easily.
Vicente was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Hearn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Vicente fails with the takedown.
Vicente shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hearn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vicente.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicente is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hearn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hearn has escaped and now he's on top!
Vicente trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicente is wriggling around but Hearn manages to pass to half guard.
Vicente throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vicente is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearn pulls his head out easily.
Vicente trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Hearn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vicente manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vicente looking for subs off his back but Hearn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vicente moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vicente looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hearn has picked Vicente up and slammed him! Vicente can't keep hold of the triangle and Hearn manages to pass to side control!
Hearn is looking to take a break and control but Vicente is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicente throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Vicente shoots in looking for a takedown. Hearn tries to sprawl out of it but Vicente keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hearn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicente connects with a crisp jab.
Hearn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vicente stalks Hearn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hearn's face. Hearn staggers backwards, shaken.
Hearn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hearn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vicente finds it's way round the side to connect with Hearn's head.
Vicente pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hearn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vicente seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hearn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hearn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Hearn does no damage.
Hearn tries to clinch up.
Hearn throws a head kick but Vicente moves out of range.
Hearn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hearn walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vicente with a jab.
Vicente lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn scores with a head kick.
Hearn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hearn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vicente to score with a decent uppercut.
Vicente avoids the head kick by Hearn.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vicente, as that shot connected.
Vicente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearn manages to avoid it.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick and Vicente moves out of range easily.
It looked like Vicente was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hearn.
Vicente lands a lovely overhand right.
Hearn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vicente clinches with his opponent.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
Vicente breaks the clinch.
Hearn tries a head kick but it misses.
Vicente circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hearn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vicente.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Vicente. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicente throws a right and a left that Hearn avoids nicely.
Vicente lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vicente.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Vicente showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vicente has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Vicente!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon John (ranked 1845 p4p, 2422 weight class) and Tonny Gomez (ranked 228 p4p, 304 weight class). Marlon John 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlon John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonny Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John slips under a jab from Gomez.
We've been hearing reports that John has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
John lands a body shot.
Gomez walks into a left hand.
John shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gomez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomez wants to stand and escape but John is having none of it.
John stands up over Gomez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
John missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John stands up over Gomez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
John postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gomez looking to hit a scissor sweep but John is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
John works over Gomez with some ground and pound from guard.
John working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John lands a couple of digs.
John controls from within his opponent's guard.
John is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gomez is trying to control the position but John postures up.
John postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
John stands up over Gomez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
John makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
John works over Gomez with some ground and pound from guard.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as John controls the pace.
John might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
John lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John 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.
John scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gomez is rocked!
John arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gomez's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marlon John!
Marlon John thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Blikstein (ranked 24846 p4p, 7737 weight class) and Mohammed Ali (ranked 689 p4p, 673 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulo Blikstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohammed Ali!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali tries to clinch
enabling Blikstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Blikstein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ali's half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blikstein connects with a nice short shot to Ali's temple.
Blikstein trying to control the pace.
Ali regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blikstein.
Blikstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
It looks like Mohammed Ali has been cut.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ali can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blikstein cracks Ali with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blikstein stands up over Ali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That has opened up Mohammed Ali's cut even more.
Blikstein scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein cracks Ali with a solid left hand.
Ali looks winded!
Blikstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
Blikstein lands a couple of elbows.
Blikstein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ali has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blikstein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blikstein connects with a couple of short punches.
The cut above Mohammed Ali's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Mohammed Ali's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mohammed Ali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paulo Blikstein!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 3685 p4p, 4430 weight class) and Usko Unbelivable (ranked 426 p4p, 492 weight class). Eric Brooks 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Usko Unbelivable!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Unbelivable 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.
Unbelivable avoids the body shot from Brooks.
Unbelivable tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Unbelivable chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brooks can pounce on him.
Unbelivable scores with a takedown into Brooks's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbelivable looking to pass the guard.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Unbelivable from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable controls from within his opponent's guard.
Unbelivable trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Unbelivable controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet but Unbelivable is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Unbelivable trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
We've been told by Brooks's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Unbelivable closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Unbelivable moves away from the strike by Brooks.
Unbelivable ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
Brooks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brooks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eric Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Unbelivable counters with a straight right hand.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brooks but Brooks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Unbelivable doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Unbelivable gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Unbelivable is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Unbelivable.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Unbelivable just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brooks's brow.
Unbelivable working hard to break the clinch.
Unbelivable is trying to pull guard but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Eric Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unbelivable fails with the takedown
letting Brooks counter with a right hand.
Unbelivable takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brooks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brooks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Unbelivable doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brooks counters with a nice uppercut.
Unbelivable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
Unbelivable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Brooks thuds his right hand into Unbelivable's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Unbelivable defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
Unbelivable throws a series of strikes that have Brooks backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unbelivable misses with a body kick.
Unbelivable tries to bum rush Brooks with a series of wild strikes but Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Unbelivable is defended easily by Brooks.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Unbelivable fails with the takedown
and Brooks counters with a stiff right hand.
Unbelivable throws an off balance right hand
and Brooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unbelivable dives in for a single leg takedown but Brooks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brooks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Unbelivable on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brooks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Unbelivable. Unbelivable circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Unbelivable clinches.
Unbelivable is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brooks is keeping busy.
Unbelivable holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Unbelivable ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a hook.
Unbelivable uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Unbelivable gets a clinch.
Unbelivable tries to land knees in the clinch but Brooks avoids the damage to the body.
Unbelivable is looking for a takedown.
Eric Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.
Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from Unbelivable.
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unbelivable can do to turn this around?
Brooks misses with a body kick.
Unbelivable feints the counter takedown.
Unbelivable tries to close the distance and clinch but Brooks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brooks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brooks throws the kick towards the body but Unbelivable avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from Unbelivable.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Unbelivable has double underhooks.
Unbelivable is trying to drag Brooks to the mat but Brooks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Unbelivable has Brooks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brooks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Unbelivable fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brooks tests Unbelivable's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Unbelivable tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brooks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Unbelivable somewhat.
Brooks lands a jab to the head.
Brooks leaves Unbelivable with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brooks lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Unbelivables jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Unbelivable wants to clinch up but Brooks keeps it at a distance.
Brooks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brooks keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks misses with a wild body shot.
Brooks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Unbelivable has time to react.
Brooks cracks Unbelivable with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unbelivable walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Unbelivable is rocked!
Brooks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Unbelivable is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?
Unbelivable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brooks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Unbelivable seems to have recovered his senses.
Brooks misses with a straight left.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Unbelivable avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Unbelivable is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brooks misses with a body kick.
Unbelivable instigates a clinch.
Brooks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Unbelivable.
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brooks prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Unbelivable's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Unbelivable misses with a hook to the ribs.
Unbelivable looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Unbelivable.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brooks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Unbelivable wants to stall.
Unbelivable fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unbelivable is trying to force a seperation but Brooks has the dominant position.
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unbelivable is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brooks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eric Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.
Unbelivable on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brooks.
Unbelivable has his takedown stuffed
and Brooks counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable tries to clinch up.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brooks sprawls well. Brooks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet.
Unbelivable takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Unbelivable has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brooks.
Brooks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Unbelivable's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brooks lands a jab to the nose.
Brooks with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unbelivable chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brooks can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Unbelivable takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brooks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Unbelivable on the side of the head.
Brooks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Unbelivable's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brooks scores with a punch to the head.
Brooks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brooks fakes the leg kick and cracks Unbelivable in the body.
Brooks cracks Unbelivable on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Unbelivable falls backwards against the cage. Brooks follows up with more strikes that drop Unbelivable to his knees. Brooks keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Unbelivable! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Brooks!
Eric Brooks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Usko Unbelivable stepped up to the mic, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Walter Wiener (ranked 3038 p4p, 2391 weight class) and Batang Kock (ranked 300 p4p, 243 weight class). Walter Wiener has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Wiener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Batang Kock!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wiener doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kock avoids the head kick by Wiener.
It seemed like Kock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wiener throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Wiener ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wiener lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kock takes a step back to recover.
Wiener misses with a body kick.
Kock throws a series of punches but Wiener moves out of range.
Kock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wiener thinks about countering with a body kick.
That kick from Wiener tenderised Kock's leg. Kock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kock throws a body kick that misses
and Wiener counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A big left from Kock misses.
Wiener blocks a jab.
Wiener steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
A bone on bone clash there as Wiener blocks the leg kick.
Wiener jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kock tries to clinch there but Wiener circles away.
Wiener throws a half hearted mid kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kock has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Wiener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiener is just out of range.
Wiener moves out of range of the strikes.
Wiener slips under a jab.
It appears Wiener was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kock throws a right and a left that Wiener avoids nicely.
Kock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wiener counters with a low kick, right behind Kock 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiener throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wiener tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
Wiener thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wiener thuds his shin into the meat of Kock's side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kock, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiener throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kock checks a low kick from Wiener.
Kock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wiener.
Wiener slips a straight right by Kock.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Wiener uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock tries to clinch there but Wiener circles away.
A left and a right from Kock both land. Nice combination.
Kock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Wiener uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiener moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Kock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kock!
Kock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiener stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock throws a jab when Wiener was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock throws a leg kick that misses.
Wiener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Wiener stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiener bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wiener throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kock avoids it.
Wiener throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Wiener throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wiener misses with a body kick.
Kock is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wiener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kock blocks the body kick.
Wiener pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wiener tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wiener looks to land a body kick but Kock moved away.
Kock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock misses with a series of wild punches.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Wiener slips the punch.
Kock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wiener moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wiener throws the kick towards the body but Kock avoids it.
Wiener checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock tries to bum rush Wiener with a series of wild strikes but Wiener uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wiener throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kock avoids it.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wiener moves away from the strike by Kock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wiener.
It looked like Wiener was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kock.
Wiener lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wiener ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Kock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wiener takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wiener blocks a jab.
Kock checks a low kick from Wiener.
Wiener gets caught napping as Kock dives in and scores a takedown. Wiener manages to retain guard.
Kock prevents Wiener from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock advances position into side control!
Wiener tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wiener is trying to get back to his feet but Kock has full control of the position and if anything, Wiener has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kock wants to control but Wiener manages to buck him off and is now in Kock's guard! Nice work there by Wiener!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiener gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kock 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 Wiener has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wiener and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wiener.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Kock 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!
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Wiener bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wiener throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kock avoids it.
A head kick from Wiener lands but Kock takes it in his stride.
Kock is rocked!
Kock tests Wiener's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Wiener misses
and Kock counters with a left and a right that stings Wiener.
Kock connects with a jab.
Kock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! Kock slams his shin into Wiener's torso.
Wiener slips a straight right by Kock.
Wiener misses with a head kick.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Kock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiener sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiener blocks a low kick nicely.
Kock tries to bum rush Wiener with a series of wild strikes but Wiener uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wiener throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Kock.
Wiener throws a head kick that misses.
Wiener misses the shot to the body.
Kock throws a counter combo.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiener paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wiener tried to counter with a leg kick but Kock avoided it.
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Wiener.
Wiener pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wiener dodges the punch combination from Kock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiener tries to keep at a distance but Kock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wiener backwards.
Wiener's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wiener misses with a kick to the body
and Kock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wiener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock wants to control from the top but Wiener keeps moving.
Wiener wants to stand but Kock is controlling the position.
Batang Kock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Wiener is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kock is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock forces his way into half guard.
Kock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Wiener tries to kick Kock off but Kock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kock is trying to control. Wiener wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wiener misses with a head kick.
Kock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wiener fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kock checks it well.
Kock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wiener on the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kock throws the left hand but Wiener avoids the punch easily.
It appears Wiener was looking to counter with a kick there.
A punch combination from Kock misses.
It looked like Wiener was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Walter Wiener has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiener keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kock 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 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 1483 p4p, 2206 weight class) and Andy Viking (ranked 66 p4p, 97 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Viking!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viking clinches up against the cage.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viking tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Viking creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goodman's defenses.
It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Viking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viking.
Viking tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodman avoids the damage to the body.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman avoiding damage as Viking throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodman.
Viking lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goodman wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Goodman.
Viking told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viking looks winded!
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viking lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking tries to land a knee to the head but Goodman blocks with his arms.
Viking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viking prevents a takedown attempt there.
Viking lands an elbow that stopped Goodman in his tracks for a moment.
Viking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Viking controls the action.
Viking misses with an elbow strike.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Viking controls his hands.
Goodman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Viking tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goodman avoids it.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viking.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viking struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman avoiding damage as Viking throws knees to the body.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goodman presses Viking against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Viking.
Viking misses with an elbow over the top.
Viking missing with knees to the body.
Viking lands an elbow just above Goodman 's eye.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman avoids the elbow strike from Viking, against the cage.
Viking is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vikings head.
It looks like Andy Viking has been cut.
Viking looking to throw knees to the head but Goodman is blocking nicely.
Goodman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Viking blocks it with crossed arms.
Viking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Viking prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viking blocking some punches.
Viking is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodman is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodman avoids the damage to the body.
Viking throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Viking misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goodman.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Viking blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Viking misses with the head strike.
Viking throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Goodman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viking is rocked!
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Viking is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodman finish him?
Goodman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodman lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Viking to his knees! Goodman keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Dentler (ranked 2606 p4p, 2654 weight class) and Tobias Orion (ranked 327 p4p, 331 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jameson Dentler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobias Orion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion throws out a counter right but Dentler avoids it with no problem.
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dentler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dentler, pushing him back against the cage.
Dentler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dentler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dentler gets through Orion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dentler misses with the head strike.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dentler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dentler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jameson Dentler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Orion.
Dentler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dentler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dentler fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Dentler fails to land.
Dentler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion blocks an uppercut.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dentler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dentler has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Dentler misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Dentler working aggressively here.
Dentler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentler throws a head punch that misses.
Dentler scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dentler.
Dentler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dentler just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Dentler throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion wants a takedown.
Dentler throws a head punch that misses.
Dentler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion can't get the takedown.
Dentler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dentler stops a takedown attempt from Orion.
Dentler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentler misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dentler misses with the head strike.
Dentler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dentler regains guard.
Orion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dentler wants to stand and escape but Orion is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dentler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dentler tries to get out of the position.
Orion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dentler throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dentler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dentler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dentler working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orion.
Dentler has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Dentler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orion lunges at Dentler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dentler's hand.
Dentler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
Orion misses with a takedown
and Dentler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Dentler.
It looks like Tobias Orion has been cut.
Dentler misses with a wild body shot.
As Dentler backs off Orion throws a huge counter combo but Dentler manages to avoid it all.
Orion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dentler swivels and escapes.
We've been told by Dentler's head coaches at Dark Knight Fight House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dentler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
An attempted straight right counter from Dentler misses the target.
Dentler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dentler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dentler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orion has managed to clinch.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Dentler throws a head punch that misses.
Dentler throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion can't get the takedown.
Jameson Dentler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Orion.
Dentler misses with some punches.
Dentler has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Dentler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion tries to pull guard but Dentler holds him up against the cage and eventually Orion drops back down to his feet.
Dentler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dentler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dentler throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Dentler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dentler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dentler throws a head punch that misses.
Jameson Dentler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dentler has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dentler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Dentler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Orion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dentler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
Dentler is working Orion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dentler has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Orion to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dentler is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Orion pulls down on the head and he's put Dentler to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Orion!
An out of breath Tobias Orion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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FIGHT
RATING
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