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Empire: XII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Dawkins (ranked 3941 p4p, 6465 weight class) and Konstantinos Karamitroudis (ranked 476 p4p, 602 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantinos Karamitroudis!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karamitroudis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karamitroudis moves out of range of the leg kick from Dawkins.
Karamitroudis gets a clinch.
Dawkins blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Dawkins dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
 It looks like Danny Dawkins has been cut.
Dawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karamitroudis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dawkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karamitroudis up against the cage.
Dawkins has Karamitroudis pushed against the cage.
Dawkins gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Dawkins misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
Dawkins blocks an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawkins's defenses.
Karamitroudis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Karamitroudis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamitroudis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawkins's brow.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Dawkins in his tracks for a moment.
Danny Dawkins's cut is getting worse.
Dawkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Dawkins blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Karamitroudis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawkins has Karamitroudis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dawkins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Karamitroudis tumbling to the mat - Dawkins dives into Karamitroudis's guard.
Karamitroudis has Dawkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Karamitroudis being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dawkins content to stall in guard here.
Karamitroudis is trying to control the position but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dawkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Karamitroudis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karamitroudis looking to control but Dawkins passes into half guard.
Dawkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dawkins thows a huge punch but Karamitroudis dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karamitroudis trying to control but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karamitroudis trying to hold on to Dawkins's head to control him but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Karamitroudis wants to control but Dawkins is keeping busy.
Karamitroudis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Dawkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but Dawkins moves out of range.
Dawkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Karamitroudis.
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.
Dawkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dawkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dawkins tries to counter by clinching up but Karamitroudis breaks away and moves out of range.
Dawkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch.
Dawkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawkins misses the target.
Dawkins fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Dawkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karamitroudis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Karamitroudis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Dawkins.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dawkins!
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch.
Karamitroudis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dawkins misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Dawkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Dawkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karamitroudis rushes Dawkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dawkins blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dawkins avoiding damage as Karamitroudis throws knees to the body.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dawkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dawkins avoids the elbow strike from Karamitroudis, against the cage.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins avoiding damage as Karamitroudis throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Dawkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Danny Dawkins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Dawkins taking a breather.
Dawkins blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to stall but Karamitroudis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawkins avoids the elbow strike from Karamitroudis, against the cage.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dawkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karamitroudis or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Karamitroudis is pressed up against the cage. Dawkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karamitroudis down to the mat. Karamitroudis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good leg kick by Dawkins.
Danny Dawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Karamitroudis moves in looking to clinch but Dawkins pushes him off.
Karamitroudis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Karamitroudis clinches up against the cage.
Karamitroudis tries to stall but Dawkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dawkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karamitroudis's elbow.
Dawkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karamitroudis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dawkins up against the cage.
Dawkins slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawkins managing to block the knees to the body from Karamitroudis.
Dawkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karamitroudis up against the cage.
Dawkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Dawkins.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dawkins can't find room to land a body shot as Karamitroudis controls the action.
Dawkins throws an elbow that misses.
Dawkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Dawkins.
Karamitroudis tries to land knees in the clinch but Dawkins avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Dawkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Danny Dawkins's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Danny Dawkins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantinos Karamitroudis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 5521 p4p, 5185 weight class) and Hanzo Hattori (ranked 571 p4p, 558 weight class). Mahogany comes to the cage accompanied by Look Good in Leather. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanzo Hattori!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany gets caught napping as Hattori dives in and scores a takedown. Mahogany manages to retain guard.
Mahogany controlling the position.
Hattori must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mahogany not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mahogany is adopting a defensive guard.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving.
Hattori controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mahogany is on top in guard.
Mahogany controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hattori is trying to keep Mahogany in close.
Hattori throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mahogany seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hattori for as long as he can get away with.
Hattori trying to keep a closed guard but Mahogany is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hattori drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mahogany manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hattori manages to get himself to full guard.
Mahogany is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mahogany won't allow Hattori to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mahogany trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hattori's guard.
Mahogany is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mahogany has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hanzo Hattori will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mahogany shoots in and drives through. Hattori sprawls well.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Hattori moves out of range.
Hattori drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mahogany defends it well.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown but Hattori shows good takedown defense.
Hattori closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mahogany did well to prevent Hattori getting side control.
Mahogany keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hattori lands a nice short elbow.
Mahogany wants to control but Hattori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hattori is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hattori throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mahogany is controlling Hattori's trapped leg to prevent Hattori from advancing to side control.
Mahogany is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahogany is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mahogany is trying to maintain the position but Hattori is very close to passing his half guard.
Hattori looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mahogany with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mahogany gets back to full guard.
Mahogany tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hattori working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hattori preventing the sweep.
Hattori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahogany controls Hattori momentarily but Hattori frees himself.
Hattori sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hattori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahogany swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control but Mahogany is working from the bottom.
Hattori is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mahogany has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hattori is looking to defend but Mahogany has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hattori! Mahogany pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hattori taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rich Mahogany!
A relieved looking Rich Mahogany thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mbono Lumumba (ranked 3757 p4p, 5692 weight class) and Jordan Ryan (ranked 442 p4p, 549 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ryan's choice of entrance music: Pop smoke - dior. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mbono Lumumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lumumba leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Lumumba misses its intended target.
Lumumba misses with an uppercut.
Ryan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lumumba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ryan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lumumba throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ryan's body to avoid the submission. Ryan has instead reached around Lumumba's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ryan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jordan Ryan!
In his post fight interview, Jordan Ryan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Smoke (ranked 5391 p4p, 4000 weight class) and Hector Rodriquez (ranked 453 p4p, 395 weight class). Smoke comes to the cage accompanied by It Was A Good Day. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Smoke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smoke throws a big counter combination but Rodriquez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Big Smoke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smoke!
Smoke misses with the combination.
Rodriquez throws a series of punches but Smoke moves out of range.
Smoke fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriquez misses with a body punch
and Smoke counters with a stiff right hand.
Smoke tries for a takedown but Rodriquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smoke finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodriquez's head.
Smoke slips a jab from Rodriquez.
Smoke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriquez closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Smoke circles away.
Smoke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodriquez.
Smoke fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Smoke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriquez is looking to clinch but Smoke is avoiding it.
Smoke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriquez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smoke doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriquez circles away.
Smoke slips a jab and a cross from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smoke misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Smoke should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez lands a slapping body shot.
Rodriquez moves in looking to clinch but Smoke pushes him off.
Rodriquez with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hector Rodriquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriquez misses with a body shot.
Smoke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smoke takes one to the chin there.
Rodriquez moves into the clinch.
Smoke lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Smoke.
Smoke dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been informed that Rodriquez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriquez throws a right hand that Smoke ducks under and follows up with a left that Smoke also avoids with ease.
Rodriquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoke is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodriquez.
Smoke goes for a double leg but Rodriquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriquez continues to drive forward.
Rodriquez tries a quick counter leg kick but Smoke is wise to it.
Rodriquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodriquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smoke under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoke tries to bum rush Rodriquez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodriquez throws a looping overhand right but Smoke ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodriquez throws a right and a left that Smoke avoids nicely.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriquez works the jab nicely.
Smoke throws a right hand that Rodriquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriquez also avoids with ease.
Rodriquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smoke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Smoke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smoke swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez drives through and clinches with Smoke against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Rodriquez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smoke was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriquez.
Hector Rodriquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriquez avoids the head kick by Smoke.
Smoke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriquez.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Big Smoke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Rodriquez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smoke swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoke is just out of range.
Smoke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smoke scores with a jab. Rodriquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoke misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriquez throws a nice looking combination but Smoke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smoke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Smoke misses.
Rodriquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Smoke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Smoke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriquez lands a head kick!
It looks like Big Smoke has been cut.
Rodriquez jabs Smoke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodriquez thuds a left hand into Smoke's body.
Smoke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smoke throws a body shot but no joy.
Smoke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Smoke catches Rodriquez right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Smoke misses.
Rodriquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rodriquez misses with a left hand
and Smoke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smoke throws a combination that misses
and Rodriquez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smoke's knee momentarily.
Smoke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodriquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodriquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Smoke should have avoided that one.
Smoke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoke blocks a head kick by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez has Smoke up against the cage in a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rodriquez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smoke breaks the clinch.
Smoke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriquez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smoke's knee momentarily.
Rodriquez throws a nice looking combination but Smoke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriquez tries to bum rush Smoke with a series of wild strikes but Smoke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodriquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smoke on the side of the head.
Rodriquez with the inside leg kick.
Rodriquez clinches.
Smoke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodriquez lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Rodriquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoke misses with a double jab.
Rodriquez tries to clinch but Smoke is having none of it.
Smoke missing with a left hand there. Rodriquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smoke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smoke misses with a hook to the body
and Rodriquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smoke throws a hook but Rodriquez avoids it easily.
Rodriquez throws a lazy right hand but Smoke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriquez. Smoke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriquez lands with a hook. Smoke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodriquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Rodriquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big Smoke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smoke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smoke goes for a double leg but Rodriquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriquez continues to drive forward.
Smoke swinging wildly here.
Smoke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodriquez counters with an inside leg kick.
Rodriquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smoke.
Smoke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriquez counters with a good low kick that Smoke was not able to check.
Rodriquez misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smoke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodriquez checks a leg kick.
Rodriquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodriquez pushes Smoke up against the cage in a clinch.
Smoke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smoke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriquez throws a leg kick which misses Smoke's front leg but catches the back leg as Smoke tries to avoid it.
Smoke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriquez counters by moving into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodriquez stops a takedown attempt from Smoke.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Smoke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoke prevents a body shot from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodriquez lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriquez circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Smoke drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Rodriquez follows Smoke to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Rodriquez!
Big Smoke was interviewed post fight and said 'Yeah I admit I lost but oh well, coming back home I'll get to enjoy a number 9 and an extra dip.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herb Green (ranked 3446 p4p, 5886 weight class) and Chod Piiice (ranked 417 p4p, 555 weight class). The key to victory for Herb Green has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herb Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chod Piiice!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Green pushes a forearm under Piiice's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Piiice is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herb Green!
A relieved looking Herb Green thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sanchez (ranked 1574 p4p, 4417 weight class) and Enrique Machado (ranked 232 p4p, 523 weight class). Samuel Sanchez 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enrique Machado!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sanchez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machado manages to circle out of the way.
Machado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Machado dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Machado being controlled here momentarily.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Machado has moved into half guard.
Machado 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ice Cream Parlour, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sanchez controlling the position well.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard, as Machado worked for a kimura.
Sanchez pulls Machado in close to his closed guard and prevents Machado from doing any damage or advancing position.
Machado wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top!
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machado looking to control.
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enrique Machado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado with a poor takedown
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch.
Machado jumps guard but Sanchez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Samuel Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrique Machado.
Machado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanchez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez prevents Machado from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez effectively controlling the action here.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Machado letting Sanchez take a breather here.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
Machado tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head.
 Machado is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Machado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Machado! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sanchez is unloading with more strikes now! Machado drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ergun Cerrahoglu (ranked 1072 p4p, 2109 weight class) and Hukkelberry Flint (ranked 131 p4p, 231 weight class). Flint is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Farmer Song. Hukkelberry Flint has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ergun Cerrahoglu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hukkelberry Flint!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flint shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cerrahoglu is trying to defend but Flint finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flint prevents Cerrahoglu from improving his position.
Cerrahoglu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cerrahoglu tries to get out of the position.
Flint slips a nice elbow through Cerrahoglu's hands, connecting with Cerrahoglu's forehead.
Flint not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flint throwing shots but Cerrahoglu is blocking nicely.
Flint has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flint wants to work for an arm triangle but Cerrahoglu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flint missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flint thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint is looking to advance position but Cerrahoglu won't allow it.
Flint 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.
Flint throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cerrahoglu to regain full guard.
Flint wants to control from the top but Cerrahoglu keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cerrahoglu is on top in guard.
Cerrahoglu stays in close to Flint's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flint trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flint looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cerrahoglu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cerrahoglu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cerrahoglu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flint on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flint controls Cerrahoglu momentarily but Cerrahoglu frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flint manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cerrahoglu manages to get himself to full guard.
Flint stopping the sweep attempt from Cerrahoglu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flint with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flint with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hukkelberry Flint 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.
Cerrahoglu throws the left hand but Flint avoids the punch easily.
Flint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cerrahoglu throws a jab when Flint was well out of range.
Cerrahoglu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cerrahoglu clinches.
Flint blocking some punches.
Cerrahoglu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cerrahoglu struggles to land a body shot inside as Flint controls his hands.
Flint blocks an uppercut.
Flint jumps guard but Cerrahoglu stands there with Flint around his waist. Flint gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cerrahoglu is pressed up against the cage. Flint has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cerrahoglu down to the mat. Cerrahoglu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flint connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cerrahoglu. Cerrahoglu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrahoglu sizes up Flint with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 It looks like Hukkelberry Flint has been cut.
Cerrahoglu loads up on a big right hand but Flint slips the punch.
Flint scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerrahoglu parries the strikes from Flint easily there. Flint is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cerrahoglu to escape.
Flint taking a break here but Cerrahoglu is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu tries to roll over but Flint keeps him under control.
Flint looks to land a strike but Cerrahoglu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hukkelberry Flint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flint lands a couple of elbows.
Cerrahoglu has control of Flint's left arm, preventing Flint from doing any damage.
Flint throws a big elbow that misses.
Cerrahoglu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flint postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flint throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flint's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrahoglu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cerrahoglu pulls Flint in close to prevent any damage.
Cerrahoglu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cerrahoglu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flint.
Flint postures up in Cerrahoglu's guard and throws a big left but Cerrahoglu blocks it.
Flint throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flint stands up over Cerrahoglu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cerrahoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flint is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint landing some decent shots from guard.
Cerrahoglu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flint.
Cerrahoglu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flint working some strikes from top position.
Flint slips nicely into half guard.
Cerrahoglu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Flint working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flint connects with a nice short shot to Cerrahoglu's temple.
Nice strikes from Flint there.
Flint not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu has his hands clasped together around Flint's back. He's all about the action.
Cerrahoglu has a hand on Flint's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Flint takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Flint landing punches.
Flint wants to control the pace but Cerrahoglu is squirming around nicely.
Flint looking to ground and pound but Cerrahoglu is blocking nicely.
Flint is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cerrahoglu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Flint lands a big elbow.
 Cerrahoglu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flint lands a big shot there that rocks Cerrahoglu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Cerrahoglu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flint lands a big shot to the head and Cerrahoglu winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hukkelberry Flint!
Hukkelberry Flint 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 Ravana Lanka (ranked 2297 p4p, 2737 weight class) and Hatebreed Rebel (ranked 299 p4p, 346 weight class). Hatebreed Rebel looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ravana Lanka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hatebreed Rebel!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanka scores with a jab. Rebel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Hatebreed Rebel has been cut.
Lanka has managed to clinch.
Lanka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lanka gets through Rebel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lanka lands with a right to the head.
Rebel is rocked!
Lanka unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rebel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lanka is unloading with more strikes now! Rebel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravana Lanka!
During a confident post fight interview, Ravana Lanka 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dinapoli (ranked 1246 p4p, 1270 weight class) and Hunter Broderick (ranked 178 p4p, 183 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Broderick !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli has managed to clinch.
Dinapoli can't find room to land a body shot as Broderick controls the action.
Broderick tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike.
Dinapoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Broderick backwards.
It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Broderick takes a shot to the head.
Broderick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Broderick .
Dinapoli can't find room to land a body shot as Broderick controls the action.
Dinapoli lands an uppercut.
Broderick lands with a left to the head.
Dinapoli is leaning against Broderick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dinapoli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Broderick lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Dinapoli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Broderick stalling in the clinch.
Broderick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Dinapoli.
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Broderick controls his hands.
Dinapoli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dinapoli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Broderick backwards.
Dinapoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Broderick looks winded!
Broderick is trying to push Dinapoli away but Dinapoli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dinapoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Broderick backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderick has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Broderick tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a hook that snaps the head of Broderick backwards.
Dinapoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli pressing his opponent against the cage.
Broderick throws a head punch that misses.
Broderick is trying to push Dinapoli away but Dinapoli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Broderick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Broderick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinapoli at a distance.
Broderick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Broderick throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli moves into the clinch.
Broderick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Broderick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Broderick tries to break the clinch but Dinapoli is controlling the position.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Broderick breaks from the clinch.
Broderick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Broderick works Dinapoli's body with a nice hook.
Broderick misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Broderick on the side of the head.
Broderick misses with a body punch
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Dinapoli wants to clinch up but Broderick keeps it at a distance.
Broderick throws a body punch but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Broderick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Broderick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dinapoli rather than just go for the knockout.
Dinapoli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Broderick lands a nice hook to Dinapoli's body. Dinapoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dinapoli tries to clinch there but Broderick circles away.
Broderick has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Broderick misses with an uppercut
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Broderick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinapoli.
Broderick throws a shot from downtown. Dinapoli moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Broderick .
A punch combination from Broderick misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Broderick misses with a straight left.
Dinapoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Broderick loads up on a big right hand but Dinapoli slips the punch.
Broderick throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderick misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Broderick . Broderick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Broderick is rocked!
Broderick throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Broderick is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinapoli finish him?
A swing and a miss from Broderick .
Broderick seems to have recovered his senses.
Broderick moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Broderick 's head but Broderick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Broderick is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dinapoli moves away from the strike by Broderick .
Dinapoli moves into the clinch successfully.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
A short uppercut from Dinapoli.
Broderick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Broderick 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up Hunter Broderick 's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Broderick on the inside.
Dinapoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Broderick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Broderick prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick '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.
Dinapoli drops Broderick with a straight right hand, right on the button! Dinapoli follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Joe Dinapoli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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