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Galaxy Exit Wounds PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Synyx Dall (ranked 5435 p4p, 3016 weight class) and Matt Dammon (ranked 481 p4p, 306 weight class). Synyx Dall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Synyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Dammon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dammon stuffs the takedown.
Dammon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dall defends it well.
Dall tries to close the distance and clinch but Dammon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dammon moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Dammon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall tries to clinch but Dammon moves out of range.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dammon with the counter takedown but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall tries to close the distance and clinch but Dammon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall moves in looking to clinch but Dammon pushes him off.
Synyx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dammon keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dammon kicks Dall off and gets to his feet.
Dall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dammon defends it nicely.
Dall clinches up against the cage.
Dammon prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Synyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall pulls guard.
Dammon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dall, up you get!
Dall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dall looking to sit in guard and control but Dammon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dall looking for a sweep. Not yet Dall, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dall wants to sweep but no luck.
Dall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dammon gets to his feet - Dall follows without any prompting.
Dall shoots in and drives through. Dammon sprawls well.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Dammon tries to counter it with a takedown but Dall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Dall. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Dammon. No joy for Dall on that attempt.
Dall tries to clinch up but Dammon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dammon feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall is defended easily by Dammon.
Dammon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Dammon shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Dammon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dammon prevents Dall from breaking the clinch.
Dammon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dall jumps guard but Dammon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dall looks for a takedown but Dammon sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is looking to clinch.
Dammon feints the counter takedown.
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dammon doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dall wants to stand up but Dammon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dammon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dammon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dammon won't allow Dall to pass to mount.
Dall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dammon sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dall with the ground and pound but Dammon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dammon keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall stays in close to Dammon's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dammon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dall moves into the clinch.
Dall pulls guard.
Synyx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall wants to sweep but no luck.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.
Dall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dammon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dall is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dammon stands up out of the half guard.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dammon to the ground. Dall is now in Dammon's guard.
Dammon pushes Dall off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall drives through and clinches with Dammon against the cage.
Dammon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dall prevents it.
Dall gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Synyx Dall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dammon circles away.
Dall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dammon is trying to stand up here but Dall is controlling him well.
Dall is just content to waste time from the top position. Dammon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dall 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dammon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall wants to control from the top but Dammon keeps moving.
Dall prevents Dammon from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt - Dammon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dammon with the counter takedown but Dall avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dall is looking to clinch but Dammon is avoiding it.
Dammon avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dammon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Synyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dammon circles away.
Dammon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall clinches up with Dammon and pushes him back against the cage.
Dall pulls guard successfully.
Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dammon wants to stand but Dall is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dammon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dammon gets caught napping as Dall dives in and scores a takedown. Dammon manages to retain guard.
Dall prevents Dammon from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dammon is looking to stand back up but Dall counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dammon.
Dall is pressing down on Dammon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dammon is holding on for now.
Dall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dammon pushes Dall off and gets back to his feet.
Dall closes the distance and pushes Dammon back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dammon being controlled against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dall seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that's the end of the fight!
Synyx Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dall 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Synyx Dall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane O Malley (ranked 3231 p4p, 2424 weight class) and Tiger Grandpa (ranked 337 p4p, 259 weight class). Tiger Grandpa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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150
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Great elbows
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Grandpa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grandpa throws a sloppy head kick and O Malley moves out of range easily.
O Malley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grandpa.
Grandpa throws an overhand right that lands on O Malley's shoulder, as O Malley tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Grandpa.
Grandpa throws a head kick that misses.
O Malley keeps the fight on the outside.
O Malley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grandpa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by O Malley.
We've been told by O Malley's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Malley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grandpa throws a sloppy head kick and O Malley moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Malley.
O Malley connects with a nice looking jab.
O Malley moves out of range as Grandpa strikes.
Grandpa connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Malley throws a head kick but Grandpa moves out of range.
O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grandpa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grandpa unleashes a big counter combination but O Malley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Grandpa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Malley misses with a leg kick.
Grandpa moves out of range of the strikes.
Grandpa rushes O Malley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandpa taking a breather.
O Malley tries to land knees in the clinch but Grandpa avoids the damage to the body.
Grandpa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Grandpa lands but O Malley takes it in his stride.
 O Malley is rocked!
O Malley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grandpas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh O Malley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grandpa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
O Malley seems to have got his legs back now.
O Malley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grandpa shoots in for a takedown but O Malley shows good takedown defense.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grandpa.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from O Malley. No joy for Grandpa on that attempt.
Grandpa throws a sloppy head kick and O Malley moves out of range easily.
Grandpa misses with an uppercut. O Malley saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by O Malley there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grandpa circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! O Malley drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Grandpa follows O Malley to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiger Grandpa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 2742 p4p, 4236 weight class) and Ronaldo Gonya (ranked 338 p4p, 496 weight class). Orion kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron Maiden - Hallowed be thy name. Cole Orion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Gonya!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gonya moves out of range as Orion strikes.
Orion lands a left and a right that send Gonya crashing to the mat, dazed. Orion thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Gonya is rocked!
 It looks like Ronaldo Gonya has been cut.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Gonya's head but Gonya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion throws a jab when Gonya was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonya with a nice cross.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonya. That snapped Orion's head back.
Gonya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gonya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonya.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonya scores with a hook to the body. Orion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Gonya.
Orion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orion misses with a double jab.
Gonya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Orion is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gonya connects with a decent elbow.
Orion is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gonya is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonya landing strikes from the mount.
Orion is looking to get to half guard.
Gonya fails to take his opponent's back.
Gonya working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gonya working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gonya wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
Orion throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gonya. What's that going to do exactly?
Gonya blocks Orion's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Orion flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gonya is landing with some decent strikes but Orion is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gonya lands a couple of good shots and Orion has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion is covering up but some of the strikes from Gonya are getting through and doing damage.
Orion showing good submission defense here.
Gonya is trying to stick to Orion's back but Orion is turning into Gonya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gonya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Orion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonya is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Gonya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Orion throwing strikes from guard but Gonya blocks nicely.
Orion throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonya looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonya, not yet.
Gonya has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.
Orion is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonya has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Gonya.
Orion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orion is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonya has wrist control.
Orion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orion throwing strikes from guard but Gonya blocks nicely.
Orion throwing strikes from guard but Gonya blocks nicely.
Gonya working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
Orion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonya working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
Gonya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orion.
Gonya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orion's guard.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Orion 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.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gonya trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Gonya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gonya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonya blocks the strikes from Orion.
Orion manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonya works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gonya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Gonya's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Orion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gonya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonya staying out of range there.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonya throws a combination. Orion tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Orion throws the left hand but Gonya avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Gonya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gonya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orion quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gonya is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonya seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.
Orion trying to control here.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Orion manages to get to full guard.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gonya passes Orion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gonya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orion has hold of Gonya's hands but Gonya slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gonya blocks the strikes from Orion.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonya seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Gonya sits in half guard.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Gonya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Gonya's attempts to control the action.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orion regains half guard.
Gonya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orion!
Gonya blocks Orion's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonya landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gonya lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gonya looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Orion regains half guard.
Gonya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Gonya.
Orion landing small, sideways elbows.
Gonya moves into full mount! Orion won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gonya cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gonya. What's that going to do exactly?
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ronaldo Gonya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orion swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gonya controlling his opponent.
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!
Orion is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gonya lands a couple of good shots and Orion has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Orion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gonya.
Orion wants to escape the position.
Gonya connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Orion to escape the position.
Orion tries to break free.
Gonya is persistently looking for the submission but Orion is defending it well.
Gonya controlling well, preventing Orion from escaping the position.
Gonya is looking for the choke from the back position but Orion is controlling his hands well.
Orion turns into Gonya and is now in his guard.
Gonya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orion defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gonya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Gonya's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonya fails with a takedown attempt.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonya.
Gonya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonya throws a good cross that connects.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Gonya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gonya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Gonya scores with a spinning back kick!
Gonya cracks Orion with an open hand slap.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonya.
Orion 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.
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!
Gonya swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Gonya throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Gonya moves away and avoids it.
Orion misses with a double jab
and Gonya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonya.
Orion dips to his left and cracks Gonya with an uppercut!
Orion walks into a jab.
Gonya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
Gonya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gonya is in Orion's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gonya trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Gonya working some strikes from top position.
Gonya trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Gonya won't allow Orion to sweep him here.
Orion throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gonya slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Orion.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonya connects with a nice short shot to Orion's temple.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo Gonya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Gonya tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it.
Gonya blocks the strikes from Orion.
Gonya working over Orion with some ground and pound. Orion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion scores with a few weak punches.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gonya in particular looking to stall.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gonya blocks the strikes from Orion.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonya connects with a nice short shot to Orion's temple.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gonya in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Orion tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gonya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Gonya!
Ronaldo Gonya tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Maki (ranked 1280 p4p, 1275 weight class) and Jack Number (ranked 181 p4p, 180 weight class). Number has chosen This is A Film - Iggy Pop (Goran Bregovič) as his entrance music. Keijo Maki has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Maki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Number!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Number rushes Maki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Number tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Maki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maki misses with some punches.
Maki lands with a short shot to the head.
Number blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Number tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Number misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Maki has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Number misses with a punch to the body.
Number misses with a short punch on the inside.
Number lands a shoulder strike.
Maki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Number is working Maki over against the cage.
Maki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Number on the inside.
Number lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki stalling against the cage.
Maki prevents a body shot from Number.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Number makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jack Number has been cut.
Number scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
A short right from Number on the inside.
Number swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Number uses good head movement to avoid it.
Number has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Number can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Number is working Maki over against the cage.
Maki lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Number.
Number lands a body shot.
Maki slows down the pace here.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Number uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Number lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Number lands a nice shot to the body.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Number.
Number blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maki misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Number.
Maki is breathing heavily.
Maki blocks a body shot from Number.
Maki blocks a body shot from Number.
Maki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Number is keeping busy.
Number misses with a body punch.
Maki stalling in the clinch but Number improves position.
Number tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
Number scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Number misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Number creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Number blocks a body shot from Maki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Number.
 It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
Number misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Number.
Number misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Number goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Number tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Number backwards.
Maki takes a shot to the head.
Number blocks an uppercut.
Maki lands a hook that snaps the head of Number backwards.
Maki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maki blocks a body shot from Number.
Number lands a right hand.
Number has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
Number misses with a body punch.
Maki lands a body shot.
Maki lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Number tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Number back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Number misses with a hook to the ribs.
Number lands with a left to the head.
Maki landing knees to the head.
Maki breaks from the clinch.
Number tries to clinch but Maki moves out of range.
Number has closed the distance and engaged Maki in a clinch.
Maki lands with a left to the head.
Number doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Number tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maki's elbow.
Maki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Number is defending well for now.
Maki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maki stalling.
Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Number tries to clinch
and Maki counters with a nice leg kick.
Maki thumps Number with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Number will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Number throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Maki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack Number is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Number rushes Maki and presses him up against the cage.
Number lands a nice uppercut.
Maki tries a knee to the head but Number blocks it.
Maki tries to stall but Number uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Number tries to clinch but Maki is having none of it.
Maki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maki pushes Number away with a front kick.
Maki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Number is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Number tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Number's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Number scrambles back to his feet.
Maki connects with a leg kick.
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!
Maki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Number takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Number's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Number looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Number tries to clinch but Maki moves away
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Number is rocked!
Number has taken the fight to the clinch.
Number is still on wobbly legs! Can Maki finish him?
Maki scores with a shot to the side of Number's head.
Maki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Number throws a head punch that misses.
Number working aggressively here.
Maki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maki pushes Number back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Number throws a punch but it's blocked by Maki.
Maki lands a shot to the body.
Maki creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Number with a big uppercut! Number tries to clinch up but Maki pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Number to the mat! Number covers up and Maki unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keijo Maki!
During a confident post fight interview, Keijo Maki 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Hughes (ranked 227 p4p, 427 weight class) and Jack Lynn (ranked 26 p4p, 52 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Self. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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156
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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 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seymour Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes misses with a body punch
enabling Lynn to counter with a crisp jab.
Lynn scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lynn ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Lynn throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes throws a right and a left that Lynn avoids nicely.
Hughes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hughes misses the jab.
Lynn with a nice cross.
Lynn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hughes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lynn.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lynn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes pulls Lynn in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn throws a big elbow that misses.
Lynn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lynn landing with the ground and pound.
Lynn throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynn defends well.
Lynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynn.
Lynn stands up over Hughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lynn throwing strikes but missing.
Hughes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lynn distracts Hughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lynn scoring with some ground and pound.
Lynn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lynn postures up and lands a big shot to Hughes's brow.
Hughes is trying to control the position but Lynn postures up.
Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lynn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lynn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lynn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
Lynn throws a big right hand that misses.
Lynn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lynn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lynn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lynn working his ground and pound in the gym.
Lynn passes Hughes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Lynn working over Hughes with some ground and pound. Hughes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hughes is just riding it out for now. Lynn eventually gives up the hold.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Lynn is working for a kimura but Hughes is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hughes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Lynn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hughes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Donk. Hughes catches Lynn right on the button with a cross.
Lynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Lynn.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lynn.
Hughes checks a low kick from Lynn.
The fighters circling - Lynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Lynn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes checks a low kick from Lynn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lynn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hughes's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lynn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lynn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn stands up over Hughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynn defends it easily.
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hughes is controlling Lynn's posture.
Lynn throwing strikes but missing.
Lynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynn scoring with some ground and pound.
Lynn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lynn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lynn with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lynn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynn stands up over Hughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lynn postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
Lynn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lynn works over Hughes with some ground and pound from guard.
Hughes is controlling Lynn's posture.
Lynn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jack Lynn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lynn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynn postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
Lynn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lynn stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lynn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lynn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn scoring with punches and elbows.
Hughes struggling a bit here.
Hughes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lynn connects with a decent elbow.
Lynn lands an elbow.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hughes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lynn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hughes to see if he's OK.
Hughes is rocked!
Lynn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Hughes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hughes is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lynn can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Lynn!
Jack Lynn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khaba Dagestanskiy (ranked 184 p4p, 415 weight class) and Starling Silva (ranked 30 p4p, 64 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khaba Dagestanskiy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Starling Silva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagestanskiy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva gets through Dagestanskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Dagestanskiy controls the action.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Dagestanskiy taking a breather.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Khaba Dagestanskiy has been cut.
Silva prevents Dagestanskiy from breaking the clinch.
Dagestanskiy blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Dagestanskiy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dagestanskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Dagestanskiy in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dagestanskiy's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Dagestanskiy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dagestanskiy jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dagestanskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva 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.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dagestanskiy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dagestanskiy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dagestanskiy holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dagestanskiy is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Dagestanskiy moved out of range.
Silva tests Dagestanskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Starling Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dagestanskiy connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Dagestanskiy off balance momentarily.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dagestanskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dagestanskiy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Dagestanskiy circles away.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Dagestanskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dagestanskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Khaba Dagestanskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dagestanskiy misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dagestanskiy's hands.
Dagestanskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dagestanskiy scores with a jab.
Dagestanskiy shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Dagestanskiy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Dagestanskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dagestanskiy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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!
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dagestanskiy scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dagestanskiy is working away from the top position though.
Dagestanskiy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Dagestanskiy there.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva trying to hold on to Dagestanskiy's head to control him but Dagestanskiy postures up.
Dagestanskiy controlling the pace.
Silva told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khaba Dagestanskiy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Dagestanskiy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva tries to clinch but Dagestanskiy is having none of it.
Dagestanskiy is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva throws the left hand but Dagestanskiy avoids the punch easily.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dagestanskiy is rocked!
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Dagestanskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dagestanskiy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Dagestanskiy out cold! What a finish! Silva is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Starling Silva!
Starling Silva is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Starling Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspektor Dee (ranked 1123 p4p, 461 weight class) and Mikhail Martynov (ranked 133 p4p, 61 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Martynov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee connects with a body shot.
Dee tries to score with a low kick but Martynov moves his leg out of the way.
Dee instigates a clinch.
Dee connects with a knee to the head.
Martynov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martynov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dee blocks it with crossed arms.
Dee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike from Dee.
Dee misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Martynov.
Martynov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dee up against the cage.
Dee lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Dee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dee tries a body shot but Martynov blocks it.
Martynov lands an elbow that stopped Dee in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dee trying to control the position but instead, Martynov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dee into the cage.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Dee controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov blocks a body shot from Dee.
Martynov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Dee.
Dee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martynov's defenses.
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov lands with a left to the head.
Martynov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Martynov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martynov lands with a left to the head.
Dee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martynov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Martynov takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dee lands the left hand.
Dee falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Martynov counter with a right hand.
Dee is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov batters Dee with a massive right followed by a huge left! Dee is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Martynov lands a final crushing right hand to drop Dee to the mat with a gruesome thud! Martynov is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikhail Martynov!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikhail Martynov 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Williams (ranked 178 p4p, 692 weight class) and John McCain (ranked 9 p4p, 37 weight class). McCain is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anywhere I Go. 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCain.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
McCain lands a slapping body shot.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCain takes one to the chin there.
McCain throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCain, as that shot connected.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCain walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
A cross from Williams lands.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Williams works the jab nicely.
Williams lands with a cross.
McCain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
McCain wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
McCain slips under a jab.
John McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams checks a low kick from McCain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
A little jabbing left from McCain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on McCain's shoulder, as McCain tries to avoid the shot.
McCain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That kick from McCain tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
McCain avoids the body shot from Williams.
McCain misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
McCain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCain scores with a jab to the head.
McCain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams checks a low kick from McCain.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCain throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.
McCain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
McCain tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Williams looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
McCain throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain slips under a jab from Williams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
McCain is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
McCain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
Williams digs a good body shot into McCain's ribs.
Williams throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
Williams throws out a loose jab but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain blocks a jab.
McCain slips under a jab.
McCain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCain connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
McCain lands a lovely overhand right.
McCain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from McCain.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
McCain throws a lazy body kick
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams missing with a left hand there. McCain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCain slips a straight right by Williams.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCain.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
McCain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
McCain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCain throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCain feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams jabs McCain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCain.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain.
McCain slips a jab from Williams.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCain throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
McCain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCain slips a straight right by Williams.
McCain lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCain doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCain lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams misses with a looping right.
McCain closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
That kick from McCain tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but McCain ducks down to avoid it.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by McCain.
McCain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circling - McCain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
McCain misses with a body shot.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from McCain misses the target.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for McCain.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
McCain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCain.
McCain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
Williams lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
McCain misses with a low kick.
McCain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
McCain misses with a looping left.
McCain looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
McCain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams tries to circle away but McCain has him pinned against the cage.
Williams wants to break free but McCain has control.
McCain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCain misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams jumps into guard, dragging McCain to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
McCain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williams!
McCain is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain keeps trying to improve his position.
Williams decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCain to his feet.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
Williams backing away here, and McCain unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Williams misses with a straight left.
A big right from Williams misses.
McCain feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams throws a hook to the side of McCain's head but McCain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams throws a hook to the side of McCain's head but McCain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
McCain throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams lands with a right hand.
McCain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams throws a hook but McCain avoids it easily.
McCain moves away from the strike by Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
McCain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
An inside leg kick from McCain misses.
McCain connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
McCain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCain can do to turn this around?
McCain staying out of range there.
McCain misses the jab.
McCain throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
McCain is looking to score with low kicks.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
McCain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Williams misses with a straight right.
McCain connects with a looping right hand.
McCain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCain slips a straight right by Williams.
McCain counters with a body kick.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
McCain throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from McCain.
Williams throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain pushes Williams away with a front kick.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through McCain's defenses.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCain lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Williams throws a jab when McCain was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
McCain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
McCain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCain is looking to clinch.
McCain scores with a punch to the head.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams punishes McCain's body with a nice straight punch.
McCain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
McCain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of McCain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
McCain rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams blocks a body shot from McCain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain working aggressively here.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, McCain scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCain.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain.
McCain lands an uppercut.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocking some punches.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
McCain keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
McCain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams pulls guard effortlessly.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McCain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams stands up and waves to McCain to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through McCain's defenses.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on McCain's shoulder, as McCain tries to avoid the shot.
McCain throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams catches McCain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCain slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain slips under a jab.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCain with a nice calf kick.
McCain tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCain scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but McCain slips the punch.
McCain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wayne Williams did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McCain - the referee stops the clock and Williams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McCain. Williams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McCain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
McCain ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but McCain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCain slips under a jab.
Williams checks the leg kick.
McCain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCain lands with an overhand left.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCain doesn't seem bothered though.
McCain slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by McCain - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
McCain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams slips under a jab from McCain.
An inside leg kick lands from McCain.
McCain takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams tests McCain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body shot.
McCain throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
McCain 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 Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams stuns McCain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams scores with a jab.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Williams misses with a looping left.
McCain looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and McCain settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCain.
McCain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCain throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from McCain.
McCain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
A big left from Williams misses.
McCain misses with a kick to the body.
McCain moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCain scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams throws out a loose jab but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams slips under a jab from McCain.
McCain staying out of range there.
McCain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCain takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
McCain tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain walks into a jab.
McCain has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by McCain.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
John McCain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams has hold of one of McCain's legs. McCain is fighting the takedown attempt but Williams gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
McCain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
McCain working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
McCain has an active guard here but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams had his way with John McCain in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McCain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCain tries to clinch up.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCain is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCain tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
McCain moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCain tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams digs a good body shot into McCain's ribs.
McCain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from McCain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCain. McCain obviously looking to wear him down.
McCain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCain's hands.
McCain tries to clinch up.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
McCain slips a jab from Williams.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
John McCain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
McCain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCain moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
McCain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCain tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
McCain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with an uppercut. McCain saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from McCain.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCain.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Williams.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams misses with a looping left.
McCain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by McCain as he connects with a hook.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCain staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from McCain.
McCain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of McCain's head.
Williams clobbers McCain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCain.
McCain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
McCain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCain scrambles back to his feet.
Williams slips a jab from McCain.
McCain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams slips a jab from McCain.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCain is looking to score with low kicks.
McCain staying out of range there.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCain misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by McCain.
A nice side step and McCain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends McCain's belly button to the back.
McCain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Williams lands.
McCain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
McCain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCain.
Williams misses with an uppercut. McCain saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams misses with a hook. McCain ducked under it nicely.
McCain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCain throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
A cross from McCain lands.
McCain tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams!
Wayne Williams retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Wayne Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kendo Hirigushi (ranked 231 p4p, 395 weight class) and Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 33 p4p, 58 weight class). Marcinho Sitsongrit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kendo Hirigushi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Hirigushi walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit tests Hirigushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Hirigushi.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Hirigushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hirigushi avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Hirigushi manages to get underhooks.
Hirigushi is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirigushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi is trying to break free.
Hirigushi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Hirigushi tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Hirigushi back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sitsongrit has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Hirigushi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hirigushi is rocked!
Hirigushi lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Hirigushi misses.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Hirigushi throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirigushi slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Hirigushi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirigushi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi scores with a nice head shot.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hirigushi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hirigushi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirigushi misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hirigushi looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hirigushi throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Hirigushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hirigushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hirigushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Hirigushi is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirigushi. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hirigushi throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hirigushi defends it well.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit shoots and misses
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hirigushi on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirigushi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Hirigushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hirigushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hirigushi takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi connects with a jab.
Hirigushi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hirigushi misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hirigushi misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hirigushi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hirigushi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Hirigushi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hirigushi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a huge left! Hirigushi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sitsongrit isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hirigushi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sitsongrit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion!
Marcinho Sitsongrit 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Inarritu (ranked 107 p4p, 688 weight class) and Yohan Francis (ranked 14 p4p, 89 weight class). Inarritu comes to the cage accompanied by Vulcano. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Inarritu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yohan Francis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inarritu avoids the body shot from Francis.
Inarritu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Francis throws a leg kick
and Inarritu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inarritu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Inarritu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Francis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Felix Inarritu has been cut.
Inarritu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Francis throws a hook but Inarritu avoids it easily.
Francis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Francis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inarritu.
Francis cracks Inarritu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Francis misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Inarritu finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inarritu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Francis lands a jab to the nose.
Inarritu moves out of range as Francis strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Inarritu misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
And Inarritu counters with a quick kick to the body but Francis blocks it.
Francis throws a hook but Inarritu avoids it easily.
Inarritu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francis misses with a low kick.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Francis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inarritu lands a head shot.
Inarritu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Inarritu cracks Francis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Francis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inarritu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Inarritu drops Francis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Francis looks back up at him and smiles so Inarritu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Francis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inarritu lands a brutal uppercut that launches Francis off his feet! Francis tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Inarritu!
Felix Inarritu retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Felix Inarritu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Yohan Francis stepped up to the mic, saying 'One Day.'.
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
65% |
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