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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 3682 p4p, 5837 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 440 p4p, 574 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Therion - Sitra Ahra. This should be a great matchup!
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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 72 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 52 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burgundy.
Burgundy connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Smith tumbling to the canvas! Burgundy pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Smith was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'In my last fight i said i would retire but i cant go out on a loss. When i was offered the fight against Mike Smith i had to take it. Nice to go out with a devestating KO. Sorry Mike but i knew i would KO you silly. Speedy recovery!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 5746 p4p, 2913 weight class) and Richie Simpson (ranked 460 p4p, 295 weight class). Ezekiel Ithamar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ezekiel Ithamar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ithamar looking to score a takedown here. Simpson is defending well but Ithamar drives through and ends up in Simpson's guard.
Ithamar looking to pass the guard.
Simpson seems keen to control Ithamar's posture.
Ithamar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ithamar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simpson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ithamar throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar advances position into side control!
Ithamar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom here.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ithamar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ithamar in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Simpson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Ithamar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malaki Lima (ranked 1535 p4p, 2551 weight class) and Johnny Drama (ranked 177 p4p, 272 weight class). Drama has chosen The Vicious White Kids No Lip as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Malaki Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Drama!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima tries to clinch up but Drama circles away and keeps his distance.
Lima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drama works the jab nicely.
Lima clinches with his opponent.
Drama manages to break the clinch.
Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drama counters with a left to the body.
Drama tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drama's waist but Drama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lima off to one side.
Drama looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Drama throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Lima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lima throws the left hand but Drama avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lima is working for a kimura but Drama is defending it quite comfortably.
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lima in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drama wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drama is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima is controlling the pace.
Drama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima is taking a breather. Drama 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lima lands a head kick that stumbles Drama and the fighters go to the mat.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima forces his way into half guard.
Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Drama defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Drama defends it.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Drama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drama pushes Lima off looking to stand but Lima dives back in and keeps control.
Lima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drama defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Drama defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Lima dominated that round.
That's time! Lima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lima scores with a nice body kick.
Drama cracks Lima with a good jab.
Lima lands the left hand.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Drama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lima drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drama has his feet on Lima's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima checks a low kick from Drama.
Johnny Drama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lima closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drama's guard.
Lima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lima trying to control but Drama is working from the bottom.
Drama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drama keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Drama is retaining full guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Drama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lima misses with a hook.
Drama lands a glancing blow to the side of Lima's head.
Drama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lima.
Lima fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Drama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Drama's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drama duly obliges.
Drama throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily.
Drama with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima with a nice cross.
Drama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima.
Drama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Lima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lima.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drama misses with a two punch combination.
Drama stuffs the takedown attempt from Lima. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drama fails to land with a series of punches.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drama as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drama just misses with a punch to the body.
Drama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drama closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drama throws a head kick that misses.
Lima throws a body punch but Drama moves out of range.
Johnny Drama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drama is trying to defend but Lima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima is controlling the pace.
Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Drama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Malaki Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drama defends it well.
Drama tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Drama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good shot there by Drama.
Drama stuffs the takedown.
Drama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lima is out of range.
Lima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drama digs a good body shot into Lima's ribs.
Drama misses with a few strikes there.
Drama slaps away a takedown attempt from Lima, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lima at a distance.
Lima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drama is trying to defend but Lima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lima in particular looking to stall.
Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drama is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard.
Lima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima not doing much here.
Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Drama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drama is in trouble now - Lima has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking to control but Drama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Lima there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lima 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.
Lima tries to control but Drama wriggling away.
Lima thowing shots but they're missing.
Drama is squirming around, avoiding Lima's attempts to control the action.
Lima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drama wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lima.
Drama is squirming around, avoiding Lima's attempts to control the action.
Lima controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima misses with a head shot.
Lima controlling from mount.
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 Malaki Lima.
I think Lima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Lima!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Malaki Lima waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 1753 p4p, 2321 weight class) and Dwayne Boskins (ranked 81 p4p, 108 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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torkel Bystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boskins throws a right hand that Bystrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Bystrom also avoids with ease.
Bystrom lands with a hook. Boskins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bystrom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick and Boskins moves out of range easily.
Boskins avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bystrom.
Boskins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bystrom.
Bystrom looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Bystrom.
Bystrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boskins.
Bystrom lands with a hook. Boskins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boskins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bystrom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boskins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bystrom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bystrom staying out of range there.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boskins throws a leg kick
and Bystrom counters with a two punch combo.
Boskins blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bystrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boskins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Boskins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bystrom scores with a punch to the head.
Boskins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bystrom lands a two punch combo.
Bystrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Bystrom.
Boskins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boskins avoids the body shot from Bystrom.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bystrom.
Bystrom scores with a sloppy right hand. Boskins should have avoided that one.
Bystrom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boskins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boskins misses with a body shot.
Bystrom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boskins throws a right hand that Bystrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Bystrom also avoids with ease.
Bystrom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boskins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boskins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bystrom.
Bystrom misses with a double jab.
Boskins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bystrom blocks the body kick.
Boskins moves forwards but Bystrom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boskins keeps Bystrom at a distance using the push kick.
Bystrom scoring well with a low kick there.
Bystrom lands with a cross.
Bystrom ducks under a wild hook from Boskins.
Bystrom throws a head kick that half lands.
Boskins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boskins misses with an uppercut. Bystrom saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Boskins tenderised Bystrom's leg. Bystrom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bystrom looks to land a combination but Boskins avoids it well.
Bystrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bystrom lands with a nice body punch.
Boskins blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boskins.
Boskins takes one to the side of the head.
Boskins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bystrom to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bystrom. Boskins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boskins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boskins blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Boskins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boskins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom lands a right hook to the body.
Bystrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boskins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bystrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bystrom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bystrom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boskins backs up against the cage.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boskins misses with a low kick.
Boskins misses with a body shot.
Bystrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boskins throws a looping overhand right but Bystrom ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bystrom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boskins on the side of the head.
Bystrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boskins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boskins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Boskins.
Bystrom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boskins throws a sloppy head kick
and Bystrom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boskins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bystrom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bystrom's corner calls for a 1-2. Bystrom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bystrom.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boskins.
Bystrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Boskins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bystrom has got the better of the exchanges.
A left and a right from Bystrom both land. Nice combination.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bystrom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Bystrom.
Bystrom lands a left and a right that send Boskins crashing to the mat, dazed. Bystrom thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boskins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
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!
Boskins scores with a one two! Bystrom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bystrom lands a head kick!
 Boskins is rocked!
Boskins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bystrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boskins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Bystrom.
Boskins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boskins tries to bum rush Bystrom with a series of wild strikes but Bystrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bystrom throws a big counter combination but Boskins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Torkel Bystrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Boskins is breathing heavily.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bystrom swings for the body but Boskins moves out of range.
Bystrom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bystrom.
Boskins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boskins loads up on a big right hand but Bystrom slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Bystrom. Those never looked like landing.
Boskins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boskins throws an overhand right that lands on Bystrom's shoulder, as Bystrom tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bystrom misses the target.
Bystrom throws a series of punches but Boskins avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Bystrom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bystrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boskins can do to turn this around?
Bystrom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bystrom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Boskins.
A head kick misses from Bystrom.
Bystrom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boskins.
Bystrom stalks Boskins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boskins's face. Boskins staggers backwards, shaken.
Boskins is still on wobbly legs! Can Bystrom finish him?
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bystrom! Boskins is out on his feet! Bystrom rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Boskins is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Boskins is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torkel Bystrom!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 2291 p4p, 2639 weight class) and Jacob Rees Mogg (ranked 287 p4p, 337 weight class). Gamzatov's entrance music is Entrance Song. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Rees Mogg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamzatov shoots in but Rees Mogg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rees Mogg missing with a left hand there. Gamzatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gamzatov avoids the body shot from Rees Mogg.
Gamzatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rees Mogg throws out a loose jab but Gamzatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gamzatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov moves out of range as Rees Mogg strikes.
Gamzatov attempts a counter takedown but Rees Mogg avoids it well and moves away.
Jab by Rees Mogg.
Gamzatov ducks under a wild hook from Rees Mogg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rees Mogg throws a looping overhand right but Gamzatov ducks down to avoid it.
Rees Mogg works the jab nicely.
Rees Mogg tests Gamzatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Gamzatov is rocked!
Gamzatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rees Mogg.
Oh Gamzatov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gamzatov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rees Mogg.
No luck for Gamzatov with that takedown attempt.
Gamzatov seems to have got his legs back now.
Rees Mogg cracks Gamzatov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rees Mogg has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gamzatov to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamzatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rees Mogg lands with a right that hurts Gamzatov. Gamzatov looks to clinch but Rees Mogg throws a short knee that drops Gamzatov. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jacob Rees Mogg!
Post fight, Jacob Rees Mogg stared into the camera and said 'Churchill would be delighted.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 2229 p4p, 1140 weight class) and Lazuran Riku (ranked 259 p4p, 139 weight class). Biernat comes to the cage accompanied by Someday. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lazuran Riku!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Riku misses.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown but Riku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Biernat.
Biernat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Biernat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Biernat swings around for an armbar but Riku sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Biernat's guard.
Biernat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riku is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Riku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biernat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riku has managed to get both his arms back between Biernat's legs - danger averted.
Biernat working for a triangle but Riku defends it easily.
Biernat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riku wants to pass the guard but Biernat is keeping the position.
Riku stays in close to Biernat's body and controls the position.
Biernat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biernat keeping moving, preventing Riku from controlling successfully.
Biernat keeping full guard, as Riku tries to pass.
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.
Biernat has his foot on Riku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riku works his way back into a safe position though.
Biernat working for a triangle but Riku defends it easily.
Biernat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riku defends it easily.
Biernat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riku trying to control the position from guard on top but Biernat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biernat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biernat has his foot on Riku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riku works his way back into a safe position though.
Biernat working for a triangle but Riku defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biernat has a closed guard, preventing Riku from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Riku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biernat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riku has managed to get both his arms back between Biernat's legs - danger averted.
Biernat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riku controls the pace.
Biernat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riku controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown but Riku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riku jabs Biernat right on the nose. Biernat blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat misses with an uppercut
and Riku counters with a nice uppercut.
Riku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Riku thows a body kick. Biernat tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Biernat tries for a takedown but Riku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riku circles away.
Biernat shoots and misses
and Riku counters with a right hand to the body.
Biernat is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick from Riku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riku wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riku cracks Biernat with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Biernat looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Riku finish him?
Biernat is rocked!
 It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
Riku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Biernat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riku walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Biernat drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Riku swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Biernat's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazuran Riku!
After the fight, Lazuran Riku was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Calixto Cardona (ranked 2028 p4p, 1511 weight class) and Lee Sang Seok (ranked 222 p4p, 175 weight class). Seok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ides Of Light - Jucifer. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calixto Cardona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Sang Seok!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cardona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seok's hands.
Cardona misses with a hook. Seok ducked under it nicely.
Cardona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cardona lands a big head kick that sends Seok tumbling to the mat! Cardona takes a step backwards and waves Seok back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Seok is rocked!
 It looks like Lee Sang Seok has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seok takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cardona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seok is still on wobbly legs! Can Cardona finish him?
Seok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Cardona does no damage.
Cardona takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cardona connects with the punch.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Seok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cardona ducks right into an uppercut from Seok.
A swing and a miss from Seok.
Cardona jabs Seok right on the nose. Seok blinks but takes it well.
Seok throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Seok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Seok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seok scores with a jab. Cardona acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seok scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Seok seems to have recovered his senses.
Cardona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cardona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardona lands a nice looking body shot.
Seok fails to land the takedown.
Cardona tried to counter with a leg kick but Seok avoided it.
Seok tests Cardona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona throwing a counter right hand but Seok manages to avoid it.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Seok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seok. That did some damage!
Seok throws a leg kick but Cardona sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cardona misses with a straight left.
Cardona connects with a nice looking jab.
Seok moves away from the strike by Cardona.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Cardona pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A cross from Seok lands.
Cardona takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Cardona lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Seok shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardona tries to sprawl out of it but Seok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cardona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seok.
Nice defenses there by Seok.
A punch lands to the side of Cardona 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Seok slips the punch.
Cardona checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
Seok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Cardona lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Seok.
Seok 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.
A little feinted left hand from Cardona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seok misses with a looping right.
Cardona lands the left hand.
Seok cracks a nice hook into Cardona's ribs.
Seok catches Cardona with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cardona is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardona lands a big head kick that sends Seok tumbling to the mat! Cardona takes a step backwards and waves Seok back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Seok scores with a nice strike.
Seok throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seok connects with a single shot there.
Cardona lands a big head kick that sends Seok to the canvas! Cardona follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Kenway (ranked 884 p4p, 1173 weight class) and John Starman (ranked 107 p4p, 143 weight class). Starman has chosen David Bowie - Starman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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43
163
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165
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 49 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Edward Kenway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starman drops his hands momentarily and Kenway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Starman throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway looks to land a right hand but Starman moved out of range.
Starman moves out of range as Kenway strikes.
Starman misses with a hook
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
Starman misses with an uppercut.
Kenway looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Kenway tests Starman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenway drops his hands momentarily and Starman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenway takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Starman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Starman lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Kenway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Starman slips under a jab.
Kenway throws the left hand but Starman avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Starman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John Starman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway loads up on a big right hand but Starman slips the punch.
Kenway tries to bum rush Starman with a series of wild strikes but Starman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Kenway misses its target.
Kenway walks into a stiff left hand from Starman.
Starman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starman wants to clinch.
Kenway throws an overhand right that lands on Starman's shoulder, as Starman tries to avoid the shot.
Starman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman takes the fight into the clinch.
Starman scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Kenway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenway moves out of range of the strikes.
Starman moves away from the strike by Kenway.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kenway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Starman scores with a jab.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Starman darts in and clinches Kenway up against the cage.
Starman pushes Kenway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starman tries to clinch but Kenway moves away
and Kenway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kenway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman clinches.
Kenway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kenway but Kenway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Starman tries to clinch
and Kenway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Starman tries to clinch up but Kenway circles away and keeps his distance.
Starman feints a jab promting Kenway to slip. Starman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kenway slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Edward Kenway has been cut.
Kenway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starman tests Kenway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starman clinches up with Kenway and pushes him back against the cage.
Starman breaks the clinch.
Starman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Starman.
That's four 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!
Starman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Starman misses the jab.
Starman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kenway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenway, as that shot connected.
Starman lands a slapping body shot.
Kenway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starman throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Kenway misses its target.
Starman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starman wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Starman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Starman stuns Kenway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Starman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenway on the side of the head.
Starman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starman lands a lovely overhand right.
Starman lands with a right hand.
Starman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Starman throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Starman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Starman scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kenway defends it nicely.
Kenway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway throws a jab when Starman was well out of range.
Starman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenway at a distance.
Starman tries to clinch but Kenway is having none of it.
Starman throws a hook but Kenway avoids it easily.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Starman throws a series of punches but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Kenway loads up on a big right hand but Starman slips the punch.
Starman misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Starman closes the distance and clinches.
Starman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Kenway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John Starman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starman scores with a jab. Kenway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Starman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Starman blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway thinks about countering with a head kick.
Starman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenway.
Starman avoids the body shot from Kenway.
Kenway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenway tests Starman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway needs to keep his hands up - Starman had a free shot at his head there.
Starman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starman digs a good hook to Kenway's body.
Kenway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Starman.
Starman throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
Kenway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenway throws a hook but Starman avoids it easily.
Starman throws a shot from downtown. Kenway moves away and avoids it.
Kenway gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Starman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Starman trying to control but Kenway is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenway is retaining full guard.
Kenway pulls Starman in close to his closed guard and prevents Starman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kenway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kenway pulls Starman in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Starman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway's cut.
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!
Starman wants to clinch.
Starman wants to clinch.
Kenway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman throws a series of punches but Kenway moves out of range.
Starman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway throws an overhand right that lands on Starman's shoulder, as Starman tries to avoid the shot.
Kenway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway lands a slapping body shot.
Starman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway throwing a counter right hand but Starman manages to avoid it.
Starman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand.
Starman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenway throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Starman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kenway throws a good cross that connects.
Kenway scores with a sloppy right hand. Starman should have avoided that one.
Starman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab, jab by Starman - just one landing.
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!
Starman throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kenway counter with a right hand.
Starman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenway.
Kenway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starman.
Starman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Starman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Starman.
Starman throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Starman. Beautiful body shot.
Starman slips under a jab from Kenway.
Kenway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Starman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Starman is just out of range.
Edward Kenway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kenway works the jab nicely.
Starman throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Starman jabs Kenway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Kenway.
Kenway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Starman doesn't seem bothered though.
Starman throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily.
Starman with a hook.
Starman lands the left hand.
Starman is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kenway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenway works Starman's body with a nice hook.
John Starman 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.
Starman moves into the clinch.
Kenway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Starman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Starman lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Kenway.
Kenway manages to break the clinch.
Starman is looking to clinch.
Kenway throws a quick counter head kick but Starman was just out of range.
Kenway misses with a straight left.
Kenway throws a right and a left that Starman avoids nicely.
Starman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenway with a body shot.
Kenway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenway is looking to counter punch.
Kenway slips under a jab.
Kenway slips under a jab.
Kenway is looking to counter with head kicks.
Starman scores with a hook to the body. Kenway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Edward Kenway.
Well Starman 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Starman!
A relieved looking John Starman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fanta Coco (ranked 579 p4p, 802 weight class) and HL Mencken (ranked 76 p4p, 111 weight class). Fanta Coco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fanta Coco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mencken throws a body kick that misses.
Coco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Coco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mencken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coco. That's going to slow Mencken down.
Mencken throws a wild body kick that Coco sees coming a mile off.
Coco misses with a double jab
enabling Mencken to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
Coco avoids the head kick by Mencken.
Coco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mencken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Mencken 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Mencken misses the target.
Coco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mencken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mencken scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mencken lands a head kick!
Coco moves out of range as Mencken throws a body kick.
Mencken misses with a kick to the body.
Coco defending well as Mencken loads up on a big left hand.
Mencken misses with an uppercut. Coco saw that one coming.
Mencken lands a front kick.
Mencken throws a lazy right hand but Coco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mencken. That did some damage!
Mencken throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Coco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coco throws an off balance right hand
and Mencken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mencken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coco.
Mencken misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coco tries to clinch but Mencken is having none of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Coco finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coco throws a one two combo.
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Coco moves into the clinch successfully.
Coco swings wildly with an uppercut but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mencken tries to break the clinch but Coco is controlling the position.
Mencken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coco tries to clinch
letting Mencken counter with a right hand.
Coco throws a body kick that misses.
Mencken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mencken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coco. Coco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mencken throws an overhand right that lands on Coco's shoulder, as Coco tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mencken.
Coco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mencken lands a big head kick that sends Coco tumbling to the mat! Mencken takes a step backwards and waves Coco back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Coco is rocked!
Coco is looking to land body kicks.
Mencken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Coco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coco throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Coco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mencken misses the shot to the body.
Coco misses with a hook.
Coco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coco seems to have got his legs back now.
Coco takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken works Coco's body with a nice hook.
Coco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coco lands a head shot.
Coco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mencken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coco throws a hook but Mencken blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Coco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coco.
Mencken throws a jab but it's blocked by Coco.
Coco scores with a leg kick.
Coco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mencken.
Mencken throws a body punch but Coco moves out of range.
Coco wants to clinch.
Coco misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mencken avoids the head kick by Coco.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mencken.
The fighters circling - Coco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coco throws a good cross that connects.
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!
A big left from Mencken misses.
Mencken throws a front kick that sends Coco stumbling back into the cage.
Coco walks into a straight right hand from Mencken.
Fanta Coco's cut is getting worse.
A low kick lands for Coco.
Coco throws a body kick that misses
and Mencken counters with a nice uppercut.
Coco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mencken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coco.
Coco is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mencken cracks Coco with a good jab.
Fanta Coco's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mencken throws an overhand right that drops Coco like a sack of potatoes! Mencken dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken!
HL Mencken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dimitrov (ranked 217 p4p, 124 weight class) and Vincent Lemieux (ranked 32 p4p, 21 weight class). Dimitrov comes into the arena with Drake - Energy blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Dimitrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimitrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemieux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dimitrov momentarily.
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Lemieux misses with a two punch combination.
Lemieux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lemieux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Dimitrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Dimitrov blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Lemieux 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.
A nice left hand lands by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov breaks from the clinch.
Lemieux is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimitrov misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch but Dimitrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimitrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Lemieux.
Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
Dimitrov dips to his left and cracks Lemieux with an uppercut!
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimitrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lemieux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitrov.
Lemieux darts in and clinches Dimitrov up against the cage.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dimitrov misses with some punches.
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!
Dimitrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitrov has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Dimitrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitrov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Dimitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimitrov.
Lemieux looks to land a left hand but Dimitrov moved out of range nicely.
Lemieux takes a swing at Dimitrov's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux scores with a jab. Dimitrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Dimitrov tries to land a leg kick but Lemieux saw it coming and moves away.
Lemieux misses with a body shot
and Dimitrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Lemieux looks winded!
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a left to the body.
Dimitrov lands a really nice looking cross but Lemieux seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Dimitrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimitrov drops Lemieux with a big left hand! Lemieux is injured, injured bad! Dimitrov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov retains his heavyweight title!
Daniel Dimitrov 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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