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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raate Road (ranked 634 p4p, 4343 weight class) and Nate Gracie (ranked 99 p4p, 517 weight class). Road comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. This should be a great matchup!
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raate Road!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Road saw that one coming.
Road tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Road. Road maintains the clinch.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Road manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Road after a bit of a struggle.
Road is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Raate Road has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Gracie.
Road lands an uppercut.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Road lands with a short shot to the head.
Road lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Road.
Road prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
Road scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Road.
Gracie is working for takedown but Road is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Road.
Road lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Road creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Road lands a hook to the side of the head.
Road lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Road is working Gracie over against the cage.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, Road has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Road.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie looks winded!
Road lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Road lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Road is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Road seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracie can turn it around.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Road is defending well.
Road lands with a left to the head.
Road lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Road.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Road.
A shot in the inside from Road.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Road.
Road lands a left hand.
Road lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Good body shot from Road.
A short right from Road on the inside.
Road lands a right hand.
Road lands with a light punch inside.
Road scores with an uppercut up the middle.
 Gracie is rocked!
 It looks like Nate Gracie has been cut.
Road swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Road lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Road finish him?
Road lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Road misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Road.
Road lands a body shot.
Road has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Road tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Road misses with the head strike.
Road misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Road fails to land.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Road fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Road misses with a hook from the clinch.
Road swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Road throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Road fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Road lands a hook that stumbles Gracie back into the cage. Road follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Gracie to the canvas! Road pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Gracie has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Raate Road!
Raate Road was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Jaktic (ranked 5478 p4p, 24056 weight class) and Johnny Cole (ranked 470 p4p, 528 weight class). Johnny Cole 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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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 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Jaktic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Cole!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaktic tries for a takedown but Cole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaktic moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Jaktic misses with a takedown attempt - Cole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
William Jaktic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaktic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cole is refusing to be controlled, as Jaktic sits in half guard.
Jaktic moves nicely into side control.
Cole is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jaktic is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic controlling the position.
Cole struggling a bit here.
Cole looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jaktic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jaktic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jaktic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jaktic tries for a kimura but Cole is defending well.
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.
Jaktic scoring with punches from side control.
Jaktic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cole some visible discomfort.
Jaktic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cole down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaktic controlling the position from side mount.
Jaktic grinds an elbow into Cole's temple.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic has an Americana. Cole didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jaktic is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jaktic hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). William Jaktic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Watts (ranked 3542 p4p, 6748 weight class) and Mazasis Brolis (ranked 449 p4p, 620 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marvin Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mazasis Brolis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brolis dives in for a single leg takedown but Watts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Watts seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brolis misses with a straight right.
Brolis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Watts throws a big counter combination but Brolis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brolis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watts.
Brolis misses with a lunging right hand
and Watts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brolis tries for a takedown but Watts circles away easily
and Watts counters with a one-two to the body.
Marvin Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mazasis Brolis.
Good exchange - Brolis coming out on top.
Brolis shoots for a double leg takedown but Watts sprawls well. He's pushed Brolis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brolis closes the distance and clinches up with Watts, looking for a takedown. Brolis pushes Watts against the cage but Watts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brolis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brolis shoots for a double leg takedown but Watts sprawls well. He's pushed Brolis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brolis looks winded!
Watts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brolis in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Brolis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brolis misses with a takedown
and Watts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brolis backs up against the cage.
Watts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Watts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brolis eats them both and turns towards Watts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brolis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brolis shoots in but no luck this time.
Watts scores with a punch to the head.
Brolis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brolis dives in for a single leg takedown but Watts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Watts digs a good body shot into Brolis's ribs.
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!
Brolis connects with a leg kick.
Watts scores with a jab to the body.
Watts throws a nice looking combination but Brolis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brolis misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brolis tries to bum rush Watts with a series of wild strikes but Watts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brolis misses with a takedown
and Watts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brolis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brolis is rocked!
Watts goes for a small jab and connects. Now Watts goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Brolis stumbles back but Watts runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Brolis to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Brolis will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marvin Watts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tylonal Jones (ranked 2301 p4p, 3786 weight class) and Jeshwua Gentry (ranked 248 p4p, 379 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Rubber band man. 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tylonal Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeshwua Gentry!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentry looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Gentry drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Gentry looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to keep Gentry in close.
Gentry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gentry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gentry from controlling successfully.
Gentry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Gentry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gentry on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Gentry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gentry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gentry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gentry is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gentry to get the leverage.
Jones is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is not content to let Gentry control the position.
Gentry seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones pushes Gentry off looking to stand but Gentry dives back in and keeps control.
Gentry is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Gentry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to stand up but Gentry is controlling him.
Gentry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Gentry trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his hands on Gentry's head, controlling the position.
Gentry trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gentry slips nicely into half guard.
Gentry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones controlling the position well.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is not content to let Gentry control the position.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gentry is trying for a kimura here. Jones looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gentry wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeshwua Gentry!
An out of breath Jeshwua Gentry 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Smith (ranked 2707 p4p, 2658 weight class) and Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 328 p4p, 324 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bonifacio 's choice of entrance music: Karate - Kennedy. Luigi Bonifacio 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio slips under a jab from Smith.
Bonifacio connects with a crisp jab.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bonifacio momentarily.
Bonifacio 's coach down at Gym of Rock was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bonifacio 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonifacio .
Bonifacio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bonifacio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Bonifacio moves away and avoids it.
Bonifacio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bonifacio slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Bonifacio moves out of range.
A jab from Bonifacio does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonifacio avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonifacio swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bonifacio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonifacio throws a good cross that connects.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonifacio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bonifacio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bonifacio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bonifacio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bonifacio 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice cross by Bonifacio .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio slips a jab from Smith.
A little jabbing left from Bonifacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bonifacio . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonifacio .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Bonifacio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio throws a shot to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bonifacio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bonifacio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Bonifacio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonifacio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Bonifacio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
A big left from Smith misses.
Bonifacio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bonifacio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Bonifacio throws out a powerful jab.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut.
 Smith is rocked!
Bonifacio throws a shot to the body.
Bonifacio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Bonifacio lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Bonifacio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Bonifacio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bonifacio jabs at Smith's body.
Bonifacio jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonifacio was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonifacio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bonifacio .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonifacio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Bonifacio .
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonifacio circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Smith to the canvas! Smith doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bonifacio keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Bonifacio !
A very excited looking Luigi Bonifacio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Shamrock (ranked 2933 p4p, 3188 weight class) and El Salva (ranked 340 p4p, 368 weight class). Tim Shamrock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Tim Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, El Salva!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Salva throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salva lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Salva counters with a head kick. That will keep Shamrock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A big right from Salva misses.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Salva manages to avoid it.
Salva looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salva.
Salva works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salva.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salva lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Shamrock misses
and Salva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salva ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Salva throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
El Salva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Salva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salva.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Salva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock with a poor takedown
and Salva counters with a straight right hand.
Salva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and Salva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Salva slips a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Salva throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salva, as that shot connected.
Tim Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salva connects with a solid leg kick.
Salva stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Salva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shamrock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but Salva is avoiding it.
Salva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Salva drops Shamrock with a naaaaasty hook - Shamrock is in real trouble here! Salva dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Salva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kordell Harris (ranked 1104 p4p, 2731 weight class) and King Rico (ranked 155 p4p, 348 weight class). Kordell Harris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White 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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kordell Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, King Rico!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rico tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
Rico ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Rico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rico looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harris!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris prevents Rico from improving position.
Rico moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Rico has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rico taking a breather here.
Rico is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Harris is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Rico!
A victorious King Rico thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Kordell Harris stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm young but not as balanced at this game as I'd like to be. I can't keep from getting cut and injured and that's my cue to find something else I'm passionate about and persue it. I'm quitting the sport. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kraulthammer (ranked 1055 p4p, 2140 weight class) and Raul Kyshenko (ranked 141 p4p, 283 weight class). Raul Kyshenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Kraulthammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raul Kyshenko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyshenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kraulthammer to the mat! Kraulthammer manages to get full guard.
Kraulthammer wants to sweep here but Kyshenko controlling him for the moment.
Kyshenko wants to control from the top but Kraulthammer keeps moving.
Kyshenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kraulthammer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kyshenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraulthammer is retaining full guard.
Kraulthammer keeping moving, preventing Kyshenko from controlling successfully.
Kyshenko has gone for a leg lock! Kraulthammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kyshenko's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraulthammer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyshenko keeping moving, preventing Kraulthammer from controlling successfully.
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraulthammer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyshenko controls Kraulthammer momentarily but Kraulthammer frees himself.
Kyshenko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kraulthammer escapes and throws Kyshenko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Kyshenko is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kraulthammer takes a little break here. Kyshenko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've been hearing good reports from Kraulthammer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kyshenko is trying to control Kraulthammer's posture but Kraulthammer avoids it.
Kraulthammer is looking to take a break and control but Kyshenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraulthammer is staying tight to Kyshenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kraulthammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kyshenko, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kraulthammer landing a few strikes.
Kraulthammer working the head with strikes.
Kyshenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kraulthammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyshenko keeps working.
Kraulthammer lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kyshenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kyshenko is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kraulthammer lands a few punches from side control.
Kyshenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kraulthammer off and has taken his back!
Kyshenko is looking for a choke. Kraulthammer gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kraulthammer manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Kyshenko is working from the bottom.
Kyshenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraulthammer defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraulthammer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyshenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyshenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyshenko!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kraulthammer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kraulthammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kraulthammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kyshenko, who protects the arm well.
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Kyshenko is defending well.
Kyshenko tries to buck Kraulthammer off but Kraulthammer is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyshenko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kyshenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kyshenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kraulthammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kraulthammer in particular looking to stall.
Kraulthammer is trying to work for a kimura but Kyshenko is defending well.
Kyshenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraulthammer.
Kyshenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kraulthammer scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kraulthammer is thwarting Kyshenko's attempts to control the position.
Kraulthammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kyshenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lars Kraulthammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kraulthammer working over Kyshenko with some ground and pound. Kyshenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kyshenko is looking to improve his position.
Kraulthammer slips a nice elbow through Kyshenko's hands, connecting with Kyshenko's forehead.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kyshenko wants to improve his position but Kraulthammer is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyshenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kyshenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kraulthammer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Kraulthammer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyshenko is trying to maintain the position but Kraulthammer is very close to passing his half guard.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kyshenko defends it well.
Kraulthammer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kraulthammer lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kyshenko is staying active underneath Kraulthammer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kyshenko actively working from the bottom here.
Kraulthammer is trying for a kimura here. Kyshenko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kraulthammer wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lars Kraulthammer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 712 p4p, 1594 weight class) and Takeshi Takamura (ranked 95 p4p, 199 weight class). Takamura comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Inner Light - Shocking Lemon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Takamura!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takamura lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Takamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Takamura is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Takamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takamura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takamura wriggles free and stands up.
Takamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Takamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Takamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takamura as he avoids it easily.
Takamura tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Gracie takes a swing at Takamura's ribcage but misses.
Takamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Takamura didn't expect that.
Takamura wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
Gracie is really struggling to control Takamura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takamura wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takamura is keeping the position for now.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Takamura from standing back up.
Takamura has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Takamura back against the cage.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Takamura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie blocking some punches.
Takamura misses with an elbow strike.
Takamura misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Takamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takamura lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Takamura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Takamura has him pressed against the cage.
Takamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Takamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Takamura lands an elbow inside.
Takamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Takamura won't allow it.
Takamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Takamura on the inside.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takamura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takamura uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamura gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Takamura with a hook.
A good leg kick by Takamura.
Takamura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takamura's guard.
Takamura wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie prevents Takamura from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Takamura 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.
Takamura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takamura misses with a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takamura won't be happy with that.
Takamura is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Takamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takamura is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takamura pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Takamura!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie takes his back!
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Takamura is staying busy.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Takamura is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Takamura has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Takamura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Takamura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Takamura trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Takamura doesn't escape.
Takamura trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Takamura is staying busy.
Takamura is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Takamura has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Takamura is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Takamura scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Takamura misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Takamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takamura.
Takamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takamura is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takamura is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takamura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Takamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takamura wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Takamura is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Gracie take his back! Uh oh - Gracie has got a rear naked choke here! Takamura is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kron Gracie!
Post fight, Kron Gracie stared into the camera and said 'I'll give a choke to anyone on the roster who wants it!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Archer (ranked 475 p4p, 514 weight class) and Mickey Garcia (ranked 71 p4p, 79 weight class). Archer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wu Tang Clan - Method Man. Garcia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion. Mickey Garcia 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Archer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Archer is looking to counter the offense by Garcia and move into the clinch.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Archer circles away.
Garcia tries to move into range but Archer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garcia throws a jab when Archer was well out of range.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
Archer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Archer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Archer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Archer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia moves out of range as Archer strikes.
Archer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Archer.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer with a nice calf kick.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Archer misses with a hook.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Archer slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Archer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garcia sprawls and moves away.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
A low kick from Archer is predictable there
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Archer throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Archer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garcia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Archer with a body shot.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Archer, pushing him back against the cage.
Garcia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
Archer is controlling Garcia's posture.
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garcia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia postures up in Archer's guard and throws a big left but Archer blocks it.
Archer controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia stands up over Archer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Archer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia stands up over Archer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Archer wants to stand but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garcia trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Archer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Archer's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Garcia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Archer! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Archer is rocked!
Garcia passes Archer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh Archer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Nice strikes from Garcia 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!
Garcia sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Archer! Oh, Archer is in big trouble! Garcia lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mickey Garcia!
Mickey Garcia is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Mickey Garcia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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