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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deon Big Daddy (ranked 5671 p4p, 5430 weight class) and Hector Rodriquez (ranked 105 p4p, 99 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deon Big Daddy !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big Daddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriquez moves into the clinch.
Rodriquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Big Daddy has him pressed against the ropes.
Big Daddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriquez can't find room to land a body shot as Big Daddy controls the action.
Rodriquez wants to break free but Big Daddy has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriquez tries to work over Big Daddy 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodriquez can't find room to land a body shot as Big Daddy controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Big Daddy .
Big Daddy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Daddy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Big Daddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Big Daddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Big Daddy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodriquez. That did some damage!
Big Daddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriquez throws a head kick but Big Daddy moves out of range.
Rodriquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Big Daddy moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Daddy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Big Daddy moves away from the strike by Rodriquez.
A shot to the liver by Big Daddy . Beautiful body shot.
Rodriquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Big Daddy punishes Rodriquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodriquez looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Big Daddy lands a big right hand that sends Rodriquez crashing to the mat! Big Daddy stays standing though and waves Rodriquez back to his feet!
 Rodriquez is rocked!
 It looks like Hector Rodriquez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big Daddy lands a brutal uppercut that launches Rodriquez off his feet! Rodriquez tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deon Big Daddy !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Abbot (ranked 5221 p4p, 5299 weight class) and Chod Piiice (ranked 559 p4p, 562 weight class). Leon Abbot has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Abbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chod Piiice!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbot darts in looking for a takedown but Piiice gets double underhooks and turns Abbot into the ropes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abbot or perhaps it was just good defense by Piiice, which made it look bad.
Abbot moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPiiice.
Abbot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Piiice works his way to full guard. Good work.
Abbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Piiice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Piiice wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piiice is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Abbot throws a big right hand that misses.
Piiice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Piiice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abbot manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piiice controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abbot wants to stand up but Piiice is controlling him.
Abbot looking to control.
Piiice is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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.
Abbot is looking to sweep but instead, Piiice has passed into half guard.
Piiice wants to stand up but Abbot has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Piiice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abbot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abbot missing with punches from the bottom.
Abbot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Piiice on the ground.
Abbot has a hand on Piiice's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Piiice takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Piiice punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piiice putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Piiice with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Abbot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Piiice looking to control but Abbot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abbot is trying desperately to improve position.
Piiice lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Abbot is desperately trying to improve his position but Piiice has a good base and remains in mount.
Piiice raining down shots from the mount!
Piiice gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbot shoots in for a takedown but Piiice shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Abbot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbot fails with the takedown
and Piiice counters with a three punch combo that has Abbot backing up. Abbot nods at Piiice to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chod Piiice dominated that round.
That's time! Abbot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Piiice throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abbot's head.
Abbot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Piiice circles away.
Abbot moves into the clinch successfully.
Abbot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Piiice to keep the fight standing.
Abbot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Piiice fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Abbot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piiice moves into range and clinches up with Abbot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Abbot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Abbot looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Piiice puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Abbot is looking to escape.
Piiice controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piiice stands up out of the half guard.
Abbot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abbot looks to land a combination. Piiice sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Piiice clinches up against the ropes.
Abbot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Piiice pulls his leg out and moves away.
Piiice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piiice forces Abbot back against the ropes and clinches.
Abbot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abbot is trying to pull guard but Piiice turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot stops a takedown attempt from Piiice.
Piiice pulls Abbot into guard.
Piiice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Piiice keeping moving, preventing Abbot from controlling successfully.
Abbot could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Abbot stops Piiice from standing up.
Piiice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abbot's guard.
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!
Piiice is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abbot keeping moving, preventing Piiice from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piiice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chod Piiice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Piiice won't allow Abbot to sweep him here.
Piiice landing with the ground and pound.
Piiice gets to his feet. Abbot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Piiice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Piiice decides to pull guard.
Abbot trying to control but Piiice is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Piiice looking for a triangle here. Abbot is fighting it but it looks tight! Piiice pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Abbot is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chod Piiice!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Barnes (ranked 5546 p4p, 4605 weight class) and Vince Richardson (ranked 453 p4p, 421 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vince Richardson enters the ring!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richardson's sensitive parts.
Richardson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick
and Richardson counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richardson moves away.
Barnes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Richardson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Richardson.
Barnes tries to work over Richardson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A leg kick checked by Richardson.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
A little jabbing left from Richardson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Richardson wants to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch position.
Richardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Richardson checks a leg kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Richardson moves into the clinch.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Richardson fails to land.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richardson.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Richardson controls the action.
Richardson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Richardson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes lands a front kick.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson feints a counter leg kick.
Richardson throws a leg kick that misses.
Richardson moves out of range of the body kick.
Richardson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Richardson moves away and avoids it.
Richardson wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Richardson is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Richardson misses.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Barnes sets himself, and Richardson steps forward looking for the clinch! Barnes avoids it this time.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Richardson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes lands a front kick.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good work by Richardson as he checks the leg kick.
Richardson unleashes a big counter combination but Barnes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richardson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnes with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Barnes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richardson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Richardson avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Steve Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Richardson throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barnes throws a wild body kick that Richardson sees coming a mile off.
Richardson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richardson manages to avoid it.
Richardson flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.
Richardson misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Steve Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Richardson misses with a looping right.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richardson's sensitive parts.
Barnes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Richardson if he has to take too many more of those.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Richardson is out of range.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Richardson blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Richardson checks it
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Richardson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Richardson.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Richardson is out of range.
Barnes throws a hook but Richardson avoids it easily.
Richardson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes tries to work over Richardson's front leg with a kick but Richardson checks it.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richardson can do to turn this around?
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Richardson moved away.
Richardson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Richardson checks a leg kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Richardson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Richardson checks it.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Richardson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Barnes lands a jab to Richardson's midsection.
Richardson misses with a series of wild punches.
And Barnes counters with a quick kick to the body but Richardson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Barnes counters with a quick kick to the body but Richardson blocks it.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Richardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Richardson saw that one coming.
Richardson tries to counter with a clinch but Barnes shakes him off and moves away.
Barnes lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Barnes 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!
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richardson checks the leg kick.
Richardson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Richardson blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Richardson wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Richardson checks it well.
Richardson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Richardson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Richardson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
As Barnes backs off Richardson throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all.
Richardson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Richardson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steve Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
and Richardson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Richardson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Richardson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Richardson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richardson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Richardson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Richardson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes tries to land a body kick
and Richardson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vince Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richardson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Richardson.
Some bone on bone action there as Richardson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Richardson unleashes a big counter combination but Barnes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Richardson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Richardson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Richardson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Richardson moves his leg out of the way.
Richardson tries a quick counter leg kick but Barnes is wise to it.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Barnes sets himself, and Richardson steps forward looking for the clinch! Barnes avoids it this time.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes throws a body punch but Richardson moves out of range.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Richardson's leg but Richardson calmly moves out of range.
Barnes thuds his shin into the meat of Richardson's side.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnes, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Barnes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Steve Barnes waved his t-shirt featuring MKFC 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 6769 p4p, 4508 weight class) and Enrique Machado (ranked 645 p4p, 548 weight class). McWrestler's entrance music is Tenacious D - Dude. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enrique Machado!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McWrestler looking to score a takedown here. Machado is defending well but McWrestler drives through and ends up in Machado's guard.
Machado is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McWrestler has his hands clasped together but Machado extends and breaks McWrestler's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Machado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enrique Machado!
During a confident post fight interview, Enrique Machado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 3534 p4p, 3709 weight class) and Lucas Ardin (ranked 52 p4p, 56 weight class). Ardin has chosen Two Tone Rebel - E-Dubble as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Ardin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A lazy left from Chulainn finds it's target.
Ardin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chulainn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ardin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chulainn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ardin sprawling to the canvas! Ardin rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chulainn finish him?!
Ardin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ardin with a poor takedown
and Chulainn counters with a left to the body.
Ardin is still on wobbly legs! Can Chulainn finish him?
Cu Chulainn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Ardin.
Ardin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chulainn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ardin doesn't seem bothered though.
Ardin seems to have recovered his senses.
Ardin looks winded!
Ardin leaves his chin hanging out and Chulainn seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ardin crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cu Chulainn!
In his post fight interview, Cu Chulainn 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jubei Akechi (ranked 5725 p4p, 3405 weight class) and Luck Chiddell (ranked 595 p4p, 448 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jubei Akechi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luck Chiddell!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Akechi dives in and grabs Chiddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chiddell pushes down on Akechi's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Chiddell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Akechi catches Chiddell right on the button with a cross.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiddell manages to avoid it.
Akechi throws a right hand that misses
and Chiddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chiddell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akechi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Chiddell finds it's way through Akechi's defenses.
Chiddell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi misses with a hook to the body
and Chiddell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Akechi. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chiddell.
Akechi misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Chiddell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akechi scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Akechi. Beautiful body shot.
Akechi lands with an overhand left.
Akechi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chiddell avoids it really well and circles away.
Chiddell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akechi wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiddell scores with a sloppy right hand. Akechi should have avoided that one.
Chiddell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akechi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chiddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Chiddell as he connects with a hook.
Chiddell throws a series of punches but Akechi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akechi as Chiddell tries to tie him up.
Chiddell is trying to break free.
Akechi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chiddell after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Akechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiddell breaks from the clinch.
Chiddell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akechi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi with a nice cross.
Chiddell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiddell.
Akechi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiddell misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi attempts a counter takedown but Chiddell avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Akechi.
A counter left hand to the body from Akechi misses its target.
Chiddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Chiddell misses with a looping right.
Chiddell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chiddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chiddell! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akechi swings for the body but Chiddell moves out of range.
Akechi walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiddell. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luck Chiddell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akechi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akechi blocks a jab.
Akechi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been informed that Chiddell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Akechi scores with the left hand. Chiddell knows he should have avoided that one.
Akechi tries to clinch
and Chiddell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chiddell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chiddell is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiddell. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chiddell slips a straight right by Akechi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Akechi - just one landing.
Chiddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Akechi misses with a hook to the body
and Chiddell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akechi thinking.
Chiddell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chiddell throws out a counter right but Akechi avoids it with no problem.
Akechi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chiddell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Akechi scores with a shot to the body.
Chiddell swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi throws a right hand that misses
and Chiddell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akechi closes the distance but Chiddell moves to the side
and Chiddell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akechi staying out of range there.
Chiddell misses with a left hand
and Akechi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Akechi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chiddell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akechi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akechi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akechi tries to pass to full mount but Chiddell defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akechi trying to pass the guard but Chiddell defending well.
Akechi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Akechi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chiddell is trying to stand.
Chiddell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Akechi trying to pass the guard but Chiddell defending well.
Chiddell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chiddell is trying to stand back up but Akechi is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Akechi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chiddell is looking to escape.
Akechi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akechi wants to take a breather but Chiddell is having none of it.
Akechi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chiddell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akechi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chiddell defending well though.
Chiddell is trying to stand back up but Akechi is controlling him
Akechi working over Chiddell with some ground and pound. Chiddell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jubei Akechi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chiddell tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Akechi manages to move to mount!
Chiddell squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Akechi is landing with some decent strikes but Chiddell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chiddell is rocked!
Akechi lands a big shot to the head and Chiddell winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jubei Akechi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Piskochini (ranked 4522 p4p, 3025 weight class) and Damian Mia (ranked 549 p4p, 411 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Valentino Piskochini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Mia!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piskochini has his takedown stuffed
and Mia counters with a single leg into guard. Piskochini didn't expect that.
Mia trying to control but Piskochini is working from the bottom.
Mia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piskochini is keeping the position for now.
Mia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Piskochini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Piskochini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Piskochini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
My spies in Champion Lab Private Gym inform me that Mia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piskochini keeping moving, preventing Mia from controlling successfully.
Mia tries to free his leg and advance position but Piskochini is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mia forces his way into half guard.
Piskochini trying to hold on to Mia's head to control him but Mia postures up.
Piskochini is looking to improve his position.
Piskochini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mia is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Piskochini trying to hold on to Mia's head to control him but Mia postures up.
Mia is pressing down on Piskochini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Piskochini is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Piskochini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piskochini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Piskochini.
Piskochini has his foot on Mia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mia works his way back into a safe position though.
Mia pushes down on Piskochini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mia tries to pass to full mount but Piskochini defends it.
Mia wants to stand but Piskochini has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Piskochini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mia tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Piskochini.
Mia prevents Piskochini from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piskochini is in trouble now - Mia has advanced to mount!
Mia avoids the attempt from Piskochini to control.
Piskochini gets back to half guard.
Mia is trying to control the action in half guard but Piskochini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Piskochini looking for submissions off his back.
Mia is looking to take a break and control but Piskochini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piskochini trying to control but Mia postures up.
Piskochini gets full guard.
Mia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mia advances to half guard.
Piskochini is trying to maintain the position but Mia is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piskochini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mia tries to stand and escape but Piskochini is controlling the position.
Piskochini trying to control here.
Mia wants to control but Piskochini is keeping him busy.
Piskochini is defending against the submission attempts here by Mia.
Piskochini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Piskochini.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mia looking to pass the guard.
Piskochini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Mia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Piskochini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mia avoids it really well and circles away.
Mia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piskochini misses with a takedown attempt
and Mia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Piskochini's guard.
Damian Mia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mia trying to control but Piskochini is working from the bottom.
Mia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mia tries to stand but Piskochini is controlling from the bottom.
Mia trying to control but Piskochini is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piskochini trying to keep a closed guard but Mia is proving a slippery customer.
Piskochini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mia defends it easily.
Mia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piskochini is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piskochini has a closed guard, preventing Mia from standing up.
Mia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piskochini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mia trying to control but Piskochini is working from the bottom.
Mia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piskochini is keeping the position for now.
Piskochini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Piskochini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piskochini keeping full guard, as Mia tries to pass.
Piskochini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Piskochini working for a triangle but Mia defends it easily.
Piskochini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mia defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mia tries to free his leg and advance position but Piskochini is retaining full guard.
Piskochini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mia tries to free his leg and advance position but Piskochini is retaining full guard.
Mia trying to control the position from guard on top but Piskochini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piskochini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mia tries to stand but Piskochini is controlling from the bottom.
Piskochini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piskochini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mia 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.
Piskochini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mia pushes down on Piskochini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mia is keen to just control but Piskochini is a slippery customer.
Piskochini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mia content to control rather than advance.
Mia is looking to advance position but Piskochini won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Piskochini trying to control from the bottom.
Piskochini is looking to improve his position.
Mia is looking to advance position but Piskochini won't allow it.
Mia wants to take a breather but Piskochini is having none of it.
Mia tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Piskochini.
Piskochini wants to control but Mia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Piskochini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mia pulls his head out easily.
Mia trying to pass the guard but Piskochini defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piskochini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mia pulls his head out easily.
Piskochini is trying to maintain the position but Mia is very close to passing his half guard.
Mia trying to mount his opponent but Piskochini defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Mia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Piskochini to the mat! Piskochini manages to get full guard.
Piskochini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piskochini can't keep his opponent in guard - Mia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Piskochini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mia pulls his head out easily.
Mia is trying to work for a kimura but Piskochini is defending well.
Mia wants to free his trapped foot but Piskochini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mia is taking a breather. Piskochini 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.
Mia tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piskochini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mia's back!
Mia wants to escape the position.
Piskochini has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mia has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Mia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mia is keeping busy.
Piskochini working for a choke but Mia is defending well.
Piskochini has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mia! Can he survive? No! He's out! Piskochini gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentino Piskochini!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Broderick (ranked 2113 p4p, 2169 weight class) and Jerome Biggs (ranked 279 p4p, 291 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
212
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 New York, Hunter Broderick !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broderick lands an overhand right.
Biggs misses with a combination
and Broderick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Broderick throws a body shot but no joy.
Broderick scores with a punch to the head.
Broderick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biggs misses with a straight right.
Broderick scores with a nice strike.
Biggs ducks right into an uppercut from Broderick .
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Broderick !
Broderick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Broderick jabs Biggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Broderick lands a jab.
Biggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Broderick looks to throw the jab but Biggs is out of range.
Broderick lands with an overhand left.
Biggs misses the jab.
It looked like Broderick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Biggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs throws a right hand that Broderick ducks under and follows up with a left that Broderick also avoids with ease.
Broderick is looking to counter punch.
Broderick lands a right hook to the body.
Biggs forces Broderick back against the ropes and clinches.
Broderick avoiding damage.
Broderick taking a breather.
Broderick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Broderick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Broderick throws a head punch that misses.
Broderick lands with a right to the head.
Broderick throws a punch but it's blocked by Biggs.
Broderick is trying to stall.
Broderick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Broderick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick breaks from the clinch.
Biggs slips under a jab from Broderick .
Broderick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biggs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Broderick .
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!
Broderick lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Broderick . Beautiful body shot.
Biggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broderick throws out the jab.
Broderick tests Biggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunter Broderick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broderick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Biggs throws an overhand right that lands on Broderick 's shoulder, as Broderick tries to avoid the shot.
Broderick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Broderick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biggs. Broderick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Broderick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.
Broderick digs a good hook to Biggs's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biggs's head.
Broderick punishes Biggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Broderick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Broderick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biggs on the side of the head.
Broderick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Broderick connects with a body shot that sends Biggs's belly button to the back.
Biggs throws a right hand that Broderick ducks under and follows up with a left that Broderick also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Biggs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Biggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Biggs looks winded!
Biggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Biggs has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Broderick .
The fighters circle momentarily. Broderick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Broderick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderick thuds a left hand into Biggs's body.
Biggs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Biggs takes one on the button.
Broderick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Biggs is rocked!
Broderick cracks Biggs with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Biggs tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Broderick pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Biggs is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Broderick !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ravana Lanka (ranked 2095 p4p, 3528 weight class) and Joe Dinapoli (ranked 272 p4p, 447 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ravana Lanka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanka misses with a two punch combination.
Lanka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dinapoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lanka closes the distance and clinches.
Dinapoli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lanka.
Lanka misses with some punches.
Lanka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lanka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli lands a right hand.
Dinapoli wants to get back to striking at distance but Lanka won't allow it.
Dinapoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lanka's elbow.
Dinapoli lands with a left to the head.
Lanka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lanka prevents Dinapoli from breaking the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lanka backwards.
Lanka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lanka misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lanka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lanka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanka has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Lanka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinapoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ravana Lanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
Dinapoli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lanka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
Lanka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dinapoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lanka.
Lanka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with a hook.
Lanka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lanka ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Lanka lands a really nice looking cross but Dinapoli seems unphased.
Dinapoli lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Lanka is out of range.
Lanka throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli throws a nice looking combination but Lanka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dinapoli jabs Lanka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lanka at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Lanka.
Dinapoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Lanka misses the target.
Lanka moves in looking to clinch but Dinapoli pushes him off.
Dinapoli tries to move into range but Lanka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Dinapoli.
Lanka throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Lanka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Lanka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands with a nice body punch.
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a hook that stumbles Lanka back into the ropes. Dinapoli follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Lanka to the canvas! Dinapoli pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Lanka has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
A victorious Joe Dinapoli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Gruff (ranked 1180 p4p, 4363 weight class) and Just Do (ranked 57 p4p, 168 weight class). 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Gruff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Do!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruff seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Gruff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Do misses the body punch
and Gruff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Just Do has been cut.
Do moves away from the strike by Gruff.
Buster Gruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruff lands with a straight right. Do didn't see that one coming.
Do takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gruff sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Do's defenses. It connects perfectly with Do's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Gruff!
Buster Gruff retains his super heavyweight title!
Buster Gruff 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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