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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Budinha (ranked 1199 p4p, 3341 weight class) and Ferreira Azevedo (ranked 65 p4p, 172 weight class). Ferreira Azevedo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcos Budinha's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Budinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferreira Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, 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!
Budinha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've been told by Budinha's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Azevedo gets tackled into the cage by Budinha. Budinha maintains the clinch.
Budinha lands a nice knee to the body.
Budinha scores a nice knee to the body.
Budinha lands a good knee to the midsection. Azevedo won't want to take too many of those.
Budinha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Azevedo looks winded!
Azevedo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Budinha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Budinha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Ferreira Azevedo has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azevedo 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.
Budinha has Azevedo pushed against the cage.
Budinha lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Azevedo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Budinha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azevedo's face.
Budinha lands a knee to the body.
Budinha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budinha landing knees to the head.
Budinha drops Azevedo with a big knee straight up the middle! Azevedo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Budinha moves into range and clinches up with Azevedo.
Azevedo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Budinha smiles and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budinha.
Budinha takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budinha lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budinha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Budinha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Budinha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Budinha is pushing Azevedo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Azevedo takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Ferreira Azevedo's cut even more.
Budinha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Budinha landing knees to the body.
Budinha scores a nice knee to the body.
Azevedo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Budinha with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budinha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Budinha lands a damaging elbow.
Budinha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Budinha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azevedo's face.
Azevedo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Budinha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marcos Budinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferreira Azevedo.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Azevedo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Budinha lands a good knee to the midsection. Azevedo won't want to take too many of those.
Budinha lands a good knee to the midsection. Azevedo won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budinha taking a breather.
Budinha crunches a lovely knee into Azevedo's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budinha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Budinha crunches a lovely knee into Azevedo's ribcage.
Budinha landing knees to the head.
Azevedo takes a knee right on the jaw!
 Azevedo is rocked!
The cut above Ferreira Azevedo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Budinha scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Budinha has Azevedo pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Budinha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ferreira Azevedo'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.
Azevedo gets tackled into the cage by Budinha. Budinha maintains the clinch.
Budinha lands a knee to the head.
Azevedo is trying to pull guard but Budinha has him pressed against the cage.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but Budinha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but Budinha holds him up against the cage and eventually Azevedo drops back down to his feet.
Marcos Budinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferreira Azevedo.
A knee to the head by Budinha.
Budinha lands a damaging elbow.
Azevedo is still on wobbly legs! Can Budinha finish him?
Budinha scores with a knee to the head.
Ferreira Azevedo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Clinched against the cage, Budinha lands a big elbow that drops Azevedo! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Azevedo is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Budinha!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcos Budinha 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Liam (ranked 2802 p4p, 2863 weight class) and Adam Johnson (ranked 294 p4p, 304 weight class). Liam comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. Adam Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Liam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liam's waist but Liam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
A counter left hand to the body from Liam misses its target.
Liam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Liam's attempts to control the position.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liam is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Liam is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Liam could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Johnson has cracked it and Liam is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Johnson!
An out of breath Adam Johnson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mogweister (ranked 1265 p4p, 2157 weight class) and Abdul Raheem (ranked 178 p4p, 285 weight class). Mogweister comes to the cage accompanied by Show me how to live, Audioslave.. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Mogweister !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdul Raheem!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raheem lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Raheem throws a nice looking combination but Mogweister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mogweister looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mogweister misses with a head kick.
Mogweister fails with an attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raheem checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Raheem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raheem throws a right and a left that Mogweister avoids nicely.
Mogweister moves in looking to clinch but Raheem pushes him off.
Raheem throws a series of punches but Mogweister moves out of range.
Mogweister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raheem.
Raheem lands a left and a right that send Mogweister crashing to the mat, dazed. Raheem thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mogweister throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raheem misses with a double jab.
Mogweister gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raheem throws a series of punches but Mogweister moves out of range.
Abdul Raheem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raheem lands a really nice looking cross but Mogweister seems unphased.
 Mogweister is rocked!
Mogweister tries to bum rush Raheem with a series of wild strikes but Raheem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Mogweister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raheem plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Mogweister swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Mogweister face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abdul Raheem!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Smith (ranked 2586 p4p, 2779 weight class) and Humphrey Wellington (ranked 321 p4p, 345 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humphrey Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Wellington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wellington.
A shot to the liver by Wellington. Beautiful body shot.
Wellington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wellington lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Wellington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith lands a left and a right that send Wellington crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wellington is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Wellington slips the punch.
Wellington is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith throws a hook to the side of Wellington's head but Wellington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Wellington responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wellington's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Wellington flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wellington is out cold! Smith holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Smith!
An out of breath Hank Smith 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Zach Collins (ranked 2681 p4p, 2282 weight class) and Daniel McCullen (ranked 278 p4p, 249 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Daniel McCullen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Counter fighter
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel McCullen!
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!
McCullen misses with a straight right.
Collins dodges the punch combination from McCullen.
McCullen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Collins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but McCullen is retaining full guard.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but McCullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to McCullen's brow.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
McCullen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCullen is pulling down on Collins's head to control his posture.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCullen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCullen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McCullen trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
I've been told that McCullen has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCullen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins is looking for a triangle here but McCullen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCullen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins is not content to let McCullen control the position.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
McCullen trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCullen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Collins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCullen swivels and escapes.
McCullen throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCullen drives through and clinches with Collins against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins looking for a takedown.
McCullen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
McCullen breaks from the clinch.
McCullen tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins attempts a counter takedown but McCullen avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel McCullen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McCullen scores with a body shot.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCullen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McCullen stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCullen as he jumps to the side.
McCullen fails to land with a series of punches.
McCullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCullen.
McCullen tries to score with a low kick but Collins moves his leg out of the way.
McCullen lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from McCullen. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCullen pushes Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Collins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCullen is defending well.
Collins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Collins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCullen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McCullen lands a left hand.
McCullen misses with a body punch.
McCullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCullen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCullen misses with a looping right.
Collins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCullen lands a right hook to the body.
Collins tries to clinch up.
McCullen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Collins fails with the takedown
enabling McCullen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to clinch up.
McCullen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCullen. That's going to slow Collins down.
McCullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Collins rather than just go for the knockout.
Collins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCullen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Collins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Collins wants to control from the top but McCullen keeps moving.
McCullen can't keep his opponent in guard - Collins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zach Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCullen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
McCullen wants to hit a sweep here but Collins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCullen there!
Collins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is trying to escape the mount.
McCullen wants to control but Collins is having none of it.
Collins lands a big shot there that rocks McCullen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Daniel McCullen has been cut.
Collins 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.
A nice elbow there by Collins.
That has opened up Daniel McCullen's cut even more.
Collins scoring with strikes but McCullen is staying in there.
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!
Collins breaks from McCullen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McCullen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Collins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McCullen is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel McCullen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel McCullen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The cut above Daniel McCullen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel McCullen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zach Collins!
Zach Collins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jones (ranked 1302 p4p, 1389 weight class) and Lentlafetse Amogelang (ranked 183 p4p, 192 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Amogelang's choice of entrance music: LUNIZ -- I GOT 5 ON IT. On his way into the cage it seems that Bubba Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bubba Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lentlafetse Amogelang!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amogelang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Amogelang's guard.
Amogelang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Amogelang's brow.
Jones trying to control but Amogelang is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Amogelang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Amogelang has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amogelang has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Amogelang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Amogelang wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Amogelang controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones works over Amogelang with some ground and pound from guard.
Amogelang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Amogelang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones cracks Amogelang with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Amogelang has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amogelang's head.
Jones is in close to Amogelang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Amogelang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amogelang has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones 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.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones trying to control but Amogelang is working from the bottom.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amogelang has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Amogelang blocks nicely.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Amogelang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Amogelang's head.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amogelang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Amogelang blocks nicely.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Amogelang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amogelang 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.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Amogelang.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Amogelang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Amogelang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amogelang can do to turn this around?
Amogelang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones takes a swing at Amogelang's ribcage but misses.
Jones digs a good hook to Amogelang's body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amogelang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amogelang missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones avoids the body shot from Amogelang.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Amogelang's corner calls for a 1-2. Amogelang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Amogelang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Amogelang connects with a body shot.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Amogelang is just out of range.
Amogelang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Amogelang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amogelang slips under a jab.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Amogelang is just out of range.
Amogelang throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Amogelang avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Amogelang counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.
Bubba Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones thuds his right hand into Amogelang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amogelang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amogelang misses with a hook.
Amogelang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amogelang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Amogelang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Amogelang does it's job there.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amogelang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amogelang walks into a left hand.
Amogelang stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Amogelang doesn't seem phased though.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Amogelang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones is rocked!
Amogelang weaves into range and cracks Jones right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jones goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Amogelang is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lentlafetse Amogelang!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lentlafetse Amogelang waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Averescu (ranked 1966 p4p, 1119 weight class) and Charlie Chan (ranked 286 p4p, 180 weight class). Charlie Chan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Chan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan lands an overhand right.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Averescu as Chan shoots in.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chan tries a head kick but it misses.
Averescu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Averescu scrambles back to his feet.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Chan had a free shot at his head there.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
Averescu throws the left hand but Chan avoids the punch easily.
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chan jumps guard but Averescu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Averescu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan is trying to pull guard but Averescu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Averescu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu can't break the clinch.
Averescu misses with an elbow over the top.
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chan loads up on a big right hand but Averescu slips the punch.
Chan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averescu is fending him off so far but Chan persists. Nope, Averescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chan misses with a hook.
A low kick from Chan misses
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Averescu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chan punishes Averescu's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Chan moved out of range.
Chan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chan misses with a lunging right hand
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Chan moved out of range.
Averescu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chan to score with a decent uppercut.
Chan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averescu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chan thinking.
Chan tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Averescu. No joy for Chan on that attempt.
Chan wants to clinch
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Averescu - just one landing.
Averescu slips a jab from Chan.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chan scores with the left hand. Averescu knows he should have avoided that one.
Chan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Chan misses with a hook
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averescu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chan misses with a looping right.
Averescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chan misses with a low kick.
Averescu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averescu.
Chan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu throws a hook but Chan avoids it easily.
Averescu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chan connects with the punch.
Chan tries for a takedown but Averescu circles away easily
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Chan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Averescu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice jab there from Chan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Chan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Chan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chan staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chan.
Good exchange - Chan coming out on top.
Chan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Averescu avoids it really well and circles away.
Chan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan connects with an inside leg kick.
Chan misses with a hook.
Averescu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chan lands a head kick. Averescu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chan looks for a takedown but Averescu sprawls well.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chan misses with a takedown
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Chan throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averescu moves away from the strike by Chan.
Averescu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chan moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Chan misses with a straight right.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt - Averescu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chan shoots in for a double leg but Averescu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chan cracks Averescu with an open hand slap.
A nice combination there by Chan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chan misses with a body shot.
Averescu slips a straight right by Chan.
Chan with a nice calf kick.
Chan swings widly with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan shoots for a takedown but Averescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chan scores with a nice head shot.
Chan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Averescu but Averescu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Averescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chan is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu misses with a hook. Chan ducked under it nicely.
Chan throws a combination that misses
and Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Chan throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.
Chan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Averescu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chan throws an off balance right hand
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chan lands a really nice looking cross but Averescu seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Chan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Averescu doesn't seem phased though.
Averescu walks into a jab.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by Averescu.
Charlie Chan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chan throws a poor cross that misses
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan is trying to break the clinch but Averescu is controlling him.
Averescu pushes Chan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Averescu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Averescu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan shoots in for a takedown but Averescu shows good takedown defense.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Averescu as he jumps to the side.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Chan misses.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chan.
Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averescu.
Averescu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Chan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A big right from Averescu misses.
Chan throws out a loose jab but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
Averescu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Averescu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Averescu lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by Averescu as he checks the leg kick.
Chan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chan misses with a straight left.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Chan tries to bum rush Averescu with a series of wild strikes but Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
A quick step to the side and Averescu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan ducks right into an uppercut from Averescu.
Chan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Chan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chan throws a head kick but Averescu moves out of range.
Chan misses with a hook. Averescu ducked under it nicely.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Chan lunges at Averescu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Averescu's hand.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Averescu is looking to counter punch.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Averescu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chan shoots in but Averescu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan 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.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Averescu moves out of range easily.
Chan throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by Averescu.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Chan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averescu moves into the clinch.
Averescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu drops his hands momentarily and Chan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Averescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Averescu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Averescu misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chan manages to avoid it.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Chan's head but Chan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Chan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Averescu tries to avoid it but Chan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Averescu to the ground. Averescu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Chan defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Chan. That snapped Averescu's head back.
Averescu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Averescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Averescu throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu avoids the head kick by Chan.
Averescu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu is looking to counter the offense by Chan and move into the clinch.
Chan looks to land a combination but Averescu avoids it well.
Averescu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chan manages to circle out of the way.
Chan misses with a two punch combination.
Averescu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Charlie Chan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chan lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
Chan avoids the body shot from Averescu.
Averescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chan throws a front kick aimed at Averescu's knee but Averescu avoids it well.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averescu blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Chan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Pereira (ranked 398 p4p, 458 weight class) and Antonio Atunes (ranked 55 p4p, 63 weight class). Pereira comes to the cage accompanied by J.Balvin, Willy William - Mi Gente. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michel Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Atunes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Pereira.
Pereira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona in the buildup to the fight.
Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Atunes throws out a counter right but Pereira avoids it with no problem.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pereira tries to clinch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
Atunes scores with a nice strike.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pereira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Pereira throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Atunes finds it's target.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Atunes misses.
Pereira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pereira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Pereira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Atunes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pereira scrambles back to his feet.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Pereira tenderised Atunes's leg. Atunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes scores with a jab to the head.
Atunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pereira throws a chopping leg kick but Atunes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Pereira.
Atunes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pereira in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
Pereira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atunes connects with a jab.
Pereira tries to land a front kick but Atunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pereira throws a leg kick
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pereira tries to clinch up but Atunes circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atunes! But no joy.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pereira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Atunes scores with a jab. Pereira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pereira throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Pereira keeps Atunes at a distance using the push kick.
Pereira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pereira under the eye.
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Atunes swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Atunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pereira scores with a nice right hand.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
Pereira misses the body punch
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Atunes scores with a body shot.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes cracks a nice hook into Pereira's ribs.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Atunes lands a jab to the head.
Pereira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atunes has time to react.
Pereira needs to keep his hands up - Atunes had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Pereira cracks Atunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pereira.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Pereira throws a quick counter kick to the body but Atunes avoids it.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.
Pereira throws a big counter combination but Atunes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Atunes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Atunes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pereira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Pereira thows a leg kick but Atunes checks it
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Pereira moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
Atunes blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pereira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira has closed the distance and engaged Atunes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atunes.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Atunes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Atunes looks to land a right hand but Pereira moved out of range.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Atunes lands.
Atunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Atunes coming out on top.
No joy there for Pereira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pereira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Pereira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pereira throws a right hand that misses
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pereira.
Atunes misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Atunes cracks Pereira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Atunes punishes Pereira's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Atunes moved away.
Pereira misses with a low kick as Atunes jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
And Pereira counters with a quick kick to the body but Atunes blocks it.
Pereira throws a lazy body kick
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pereira looks to land a combination but Atunes avoids it well.
Michel Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira tries to clinch up but Atunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes lands with a nice body punch.
Pereira lunges at Atunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Atunes's hand.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body. Pereira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Atunes.
Atunes throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Pereira looks for the body kick but Atunes saw that one coming.
Antonio Atunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pereira's hands.
Atunes's corner calls for a 1-2. Atunes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pereira misses with a body kick.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pereira.
Atunes moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
Atunes throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Atunes connects with a crisp jab.
Pereira misses with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Atunes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Atunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pereira misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses with a kick to the body
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereira slips a jab from Atunes.
Atunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atunes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Atunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pereira momentarily.
Pereira moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pereira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking cross lands there for Atunes.
Pereira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Atunes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pereira scrambles back to his feet.
Pereira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Atunes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pereira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Atunes lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a straight right.
Pereira misses the jab.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Pereira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pereiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Pereira throws a front kick that sends Atunes stumbling back into the cage.
Pereira has closed the distance and engaged Atunes in a clinch.
Atunes lands an uppercut.
A short right from Atunes on the inside.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Atunes breaks the clinch.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Pereira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Pereira's body. Pereira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Atunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pereira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Pereira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pereira throws a push kick but Atunes slaps the foot to one side.
Atunes throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
A solid body kick from Pereira.
Pereira throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pereira throwing a counter right hand but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Pereira tries to clinch but Atunes moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Pereira slips a jab from Atunes.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes checks a low kick from Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Pereira defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
A big right from Pereira misses.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atunes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pereira under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira tries to clinch but Atunes moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Pereira.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Pereira misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atunes! But no joy.
Atunes connects with the punch.
Pereira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pereira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Atunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pereira momentarily.
Pereira misses with a low kick as Atunes jumps back.
Pereira walks into a straight right hand from Atunes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira gets a clinch.
Atunes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pereira.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Atunes.
Antonio Atunes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Atunes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Atunes lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Atunes.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but Atunes gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Antonio Atunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira controlling the action here for a moment.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short right from Atunes.
A knee to the head by Pereira.
Pereira is looking to control Atunes's arms but Atunes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pereira has his back to the cage.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Atunes to work.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira slows down the pace here.
Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pereiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atunes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pereira lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Atunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Atunes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Atunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Atunes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Atunes!
Our winner, Antonio Atunes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Winn (ranked 279 p4p, 521 weight class) and Davido Monto (ranked 40 p4p, 71 weight class). Winn comes to the cage accompanied by Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Winn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, 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!
Winn punishes Monto's body with a nice straight punch.
Monto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Monto tries to counter it with a takedown but Winn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winn.
Monto avoids the body shot from Winn.
Monto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Winn looks to land a right hand but Monto moved out of range.
Winn works the jab nicely.
It looks like Davido Monto has been cut.
Winn slaps away a takedown attempt from Monto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Winn throwing a counter right hand but Monto manages to avoid it.
Winn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winn's guard.
Monto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monto, into his guard.
Monto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monto keeping moving, preventing Winn from controlling successfully.
Winn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto is looking for a triangle but Winn pushes his legs off easily.
Winn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Monto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Winn trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monto on the ground.
Monto has his foot on Winn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winn works his way back into a safe position though.
Winn wants to control from the top but Monto keeps moving.
Winn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Monto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winn defends well.
Winn trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monto working for a triangle but Winn defends it easily.
Winn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winn passes into side control.
Winn wants to control but Monto is keeping him busy.
Winn is putting a hurting on Monto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Winn scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monto is still trying to improve position.
Monto is not content to let Winn control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winn landing strikes.
Winn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monto keeps working.
Monto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Monto looking for a kimura from the bottom but Winn passes into side control!
Monto is trying to get back to half guard.
Winn landing strikes.
Monto wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Monto striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Winn is putting a hurting on Monto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Monto is trying to get back to half guard.
Monto keeps trying to improve his position.
Winn lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winn cracks Monto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Monto tries to improve position but can't.
Winn scoring with punches and elbows.
Winn working the head and body with strikes.
Monto is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winn scores with a couple of short elbows.
Monto is still in real trouble! Can Winn finish him?
A big shot lands for Winn! That's hurt Monto! Will he recover? Winn fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Winn!
Jerome Winn retains his middleweight title!
Jerome Winn 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Shabazz (ranked 297 p4p, 739 weight class) and Jordan Jackson (ranked 42 p4p, 105 weight class). Jackson has chosen Puff Daddy-Victory (ft. Notorious B.I.G & Busta Rhymes) as his entrance music. Jordan Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks for a takedown but Shabazz sprawls well.
Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shabazz throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shabazz's guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Shabazz keeps moving.
Shabazz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabazz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Shabazz content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jackson 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.
Jackson controls Shabazz momentarily but Shabazz frees himself.
Shabazz stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shabazz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shabazz chips away with some ground and pound.
Shabazz won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Shabazz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shabazz continues to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Shabazz as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Shabazz sprawls well.
Shabazz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rahim Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jackson.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson blocks a head kick by Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Shabazz throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Shabazz stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Shabazz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shabazz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Shabazz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Shabazz.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shabazz.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shabazz throws out the jab.
Shabazz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rahim Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shabazz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shabazz tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shabazz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Shabazz scores with a jab to the head.
Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Shabazz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Shabazz is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Shabazz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Shabazz.
Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shabazz lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Shabazz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shabazz drops Jackson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jackson looks back up at him and smiles so Shabazz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jackson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabazz steps in with a hook that catches Jackson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Shabazz follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jackson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahim Shabazz!
Rahim Shabazz retains his light heavyweight title!
Rahim Shabazz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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