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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erran Morad (ranked 1193 p4p, 433 weight class) and Watch Out Ronaldo (ranked 157 p4p, 56 weight class). 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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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erran Morad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Watch Out Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ronaldo blocks a jab.
Morad throws a head kick that misses.
Morad backing away here, and Ronaldo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Morad.
Ronaldo scores with a jab to the body.
Morad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ronaldo.
Morad tries a low kick but Ronaldo avoids it.
Morad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo throws a lazy right hand but Morad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morad throws a leg kick which misses Ronaldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ronaldo tries to avoid it.
Morad throws an overhand right that lands on Ronaldo's shoulder, as Ronaldo tries to avoid the shot.
Ronaldo staying out of range there.
Morad throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ronaldo.
Morad misses with a straight left.
Ronaldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Morad.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Morad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morad throws a leg kick but Ronaldo moved away.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch
and Morad counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo dodges the punch combination from Morad.
Morad takes one to the side of the head.
Morad slips under a jab.
Morad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ronaldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ronaldo throws a counter combo.
Morad misses with an uppercut. Ronaldo saw that one coming.
Morad misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Ronaldo misses.
Morad tries to counter by clinching up but Ronaldo breaks away and moves out of range.
Ronaldo staying out of range there.
Ronaldo is looking to slow Morad down with leg kicks.
Ronaldo looks to land a left hand but Morad moved out of range nicely.
Ronaldo defending well as Morad loads up on a big left hand.
Morad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ronaldo throws an overhand right that lands on Morad's shoulder, as Morad tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Morad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a shot from downtown. Morad moves away and avoids it.
Ronaldo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ronaldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ronaldo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Ronaldo coming out on top.
Morad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ronaldo.
Morad misses with a looping right.
Morad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ronaldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ronaldo.
Morad instigates a clinch.
Morad lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morad lands an elbow inside that Ronaldo shrugs off.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Morad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Morad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ronaldo throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morad misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Morad misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morad. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Morad.
Morad throws a series of punches but Ronaldo moves out of range.
A jab from Ronaldo misses.
Ronaldo slips a straight right by Morad.
Morad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ronaldo.
Morad sets himself, and Ronaldo steps forward looking for the clinch! Morad avoids it this time.
Morad scores with a nice head shot.
Ronaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morad.
Morad avoids the head kick by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a decent looking hook.
Morad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Morad sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morad throws a jab when Ronaldo was well out of range.
Morad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morad.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Morad.
A telegraphed right hand from Morad misses the target.
Morad thuds his right hand into Ronaldo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ronaldo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Morad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Morad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ronaldo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ronaldo takes one to the chin there.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Morad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morad throws a hook but Ronaldo avoids it easily.
Ronaldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Morad throws a jab when Ronaldo was well out of range.
Ronaldo moves into the clinch.
Morad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erran Morad dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
A big right from Ronaldo misses.
Morad connects with a right hand. Ronaldo shakes it off.
Morad throws a jab but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Nice defenses there by Ronaldo.
Morad connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Morad misses the target.
Ronaldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ronaldo.
A telegraphed right hand from Morad misses the target.
Morad misses with a straight left.
Ronaldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morad takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Morad thumps Ronaldo with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Ronaldo is looking to clinch but Morad is avoiding it.
Morad ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Morad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ronaldo is out of range.
Morad is looking to chop away at Ronaldo's legs.
Morad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morad looks to land a right hand but Ronaldo moved out of range.
Ronaldo throws a low kick, looking for Morad's leg but Morad calmly moves out of range.
Morad is looking to counter the offense by Ronaldo and move into the clinch.
Morad throws a hook but Ronaldo avoids it easily.
Morad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ronaldo checks it well.
Ronaldo looks to throw the jab but Morad is out of range.
Morad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ronaldo can do to turn this around?
Morad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morad with a nice calf kick.
Morad scores with a decent looking hook.
Ronaldo jabs Morad right on the nose. Morad blinks but takes it well.
Morad scoring well with a low kick there.
Morad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ronaldo lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morad throws a leg kick but Ronaldo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ronaldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ronaldo throws a push kick but Morad slaps the foot to one side.
Morad went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Morad catches Ronaldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ronaldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Morad.
Nice straight punches there by Ronaldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ronaldo.
Ronaldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morad.
Morad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ronaldo misses with a body kick.
Ronaldo ducks right into an uppercut from Morad.
Ronaldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ronaldo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Ronaldo misses.
Morad has Ronaldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Ronaldo blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morad.
Morad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morad lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Morad lands but Ronaldo takes it in his stride.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that Morad semi-blocks.
Ronaldo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Morad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morad throws out the jab.
Erran Morad is winning the standup battle so far.
Morad slips under a jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morad at a distance.
Morad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morad jabs Ronaldo right on the nose. Ronaldo blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Ronaldo. That snapped Morad's head back.
A cross from Morad lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A bone on bone clash there as Morad blocks the leg kick.
Ronaldo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ronaldo lands with a good body shot.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Morad misses its intended target.
Ronaldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ronaldo throws a wild body kick that Morad sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Morad.
Ronaldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ronaldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ronaldo blocks an elbow strike.
Ronaldo slowing the pace effectively.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Ronaldo lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Morad.
Ronaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morad backwards.
Ronaldo blocks an elbow strike.
Ronaldo tries to work over Morad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronaldo jumps guard but Morad stands there with Ronaldo around his waist. Ronaldo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ronaldo's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo stalling in the clinch but Morad improves position.
Morad presses Ronaldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morad tries to circle away but Ronaldo has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Erran Morad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Morad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ronaldo throws a combination. Morad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ronaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Morad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morad throws a hook to the side of Ronaldo's head but Ronaldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ronaldo blocks a head kick by Morad.
Morad lands a nice shot to the body.
Morad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ronaldo's head backwards.
Morad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Morad is having none of it.
Morad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ronaldo is out of range.
Morad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ronaldo lunges at Morad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morad's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Ronaldo finds it's target.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Morad saw that one coming.
Ronaldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ronaldo looks to throw the jab but Morad is out of range.
Good exchange - Morad coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad misses with a straight right.
Morad connects with a single shot there.
Morad misses with a looping left.
Morad misses with a head kick.
Morad misses with a body shot.
Morad misses with a hook.
Ronaldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Ronaldo misses.
Ronaldo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ronaldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morad throws a sloppy head kick and Ronaldo moves out of range easily.
Ronaldo flicks out a counter leg kick but Morad steps away.
Ronaldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morad looks to throw the jab but Ronaldo is out of range.
A head kick misses from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with the left hand. Morad knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo looks to land a combination but Morad avoids it well.
Morad throwing a counter right hand but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo scores with a punch to the head.
Watch Out Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 Morad is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ronaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morad doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Morad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ronaldo pounces like a tiger and cracks Morad with a vicious hook! Morad is down but not out! Ronaldo follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Watch Out Ronaldo!
A relieved looking Watch Out Ronaldo 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Azumah (ranked 715 p4p, 798 weight class) and Finnish Experiment (ranked 94 p4p, 107 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Azumah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Experiment throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Azumah.
 It looks like Jerry Azumah has been cut.
Azumah avoids the body shot from Experiment.
Jerry Azumah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azumah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azumah throws a big shot that misses.
Azumah blocks a leg kick.
Azumah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment's sensitive parts.
Azumah scores with a punch to the head.
Azumah cracks Experiment with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Azumah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Azumah misses with a body shot.
Experiment misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Experiment leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azumah prevents a body shot from Experiment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Azumah letting Experiment take a breather here.
Experiment tries to throw a body punch but Azumah avoids it by throwing Experiment back against the cage.
Experiment slowing the pace effectively.
Experiment stalling the fight.
Azumah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Azumah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Azumah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Experiment with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azumah to score with a decent uppercut.
Azumah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment's sensitive parts.
Azumah throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment's shoulder, as Experiment tries to avoid the shot.
Azumah throws a series of punches but Experiment avoids them all with ease.
Experiment wants to clinch up but Azumah keeps it at a distance.
Azumah looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azumah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Azumah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azumah works the jab nicely.
Experiment closes the distance and clinches.
Azumah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment slows down the pace here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment misses with some punches.
Experiment throws a punch but it's blocked by Azumah.
Azumah manages to break the clinch.
Azumah throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment's shoulder, as Experiment tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment is looking to clinch but Azumah is avoiding it.
Azumah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azumah.
A big left from Azumah misses.
Azumah moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromExperiment.
Azumah throws a big shot that misses.
Azumah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Experiment.
Azumah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azumah throws a hook but Experiment blocks it.
Experiment doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Experiment rushes Azumah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Azumah lands a nice uppercut.
Azumah tries to work over Experiment's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azumah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azumah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
A shot in the inside from Azumah.
Experiment is working Azumah over against the cage.
Azumah tries to work over Experiment's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment has a couple of punches blocked by Azumah.
Experiment is stalling here.
Azumah pushes Experiment back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment cracks Azumah with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Experiment displaying some good clinch control by pressing Azumah up against the cage.
A short right from Azumah on the inside.
Azumah blocks an uppercut.
Azumah avoids the elbow strike from Experiment, against the cage.
Azumah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azumah gets through Experiment's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azumah blocks an uppercut.
Experiment can't find room to land a body shot as Azumah controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Azumah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Azumah's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Azumah misses with a kick to the body
and Experiment counters with a straight right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Experiment crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Azumah - the referee stops the clock and Experiment gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Azumah. Experiment manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Experiment throws the left hand but Azumah avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Experiment misses.
Experiment thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Azumah if he has to take too many more of those.
Experiment moves away from the strike by Azumah.
Experiment looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azumah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment moves away.
Azumah slips a straight right by Experiment.
Azumah stuns Experiment with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azumah throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment.
Experiment avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment lands with a cross.
Azumah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Experiment throws out a counter right but Azumah avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Experiment does no damage.
Experiment throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azumah.
Experiment ducks under a wild hook from Azumah.
Azumah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Experiment doesn't seem bothered though.
Azumah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azumah scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment throws a hook but Azumah avoids it easily.
Experiment throws a right and a left that Azumah avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Azumah misses its target.
Azumah throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment's shoulder, as Experiment tries to avoid the shot.
Azumah slips a jab and a cross from Experiment.
Experiment misses with a jab to the body
and Azumah counters with a series of strikes. Experiment will be more careful next time no doubt.
Azumah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Azumah, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment misses with an attempted mid kick.
Azumah looks to land a left hand but Experiment moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Azumah catches Experiment right on the button with a cross.
Experiment misses with a body punch
and Azumah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Experiment looks to land a left hand but Azumah moved out of range nicely.
Azumah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Azumah throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azumah lands a body shot.
Experiment takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Azumah throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment counters with an inside leg kick.
Azumah takes a swing at Experiment's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment throws a body kick that misses
and Azumah counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment just misses with a elbow thrown towards Azumah's brow.
Experiment misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment digs a right hand underneath Azumah's ribcage. Azumah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Azumah avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Azumah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment walks into a left hand.
Nice jab there from Experiment.
Azumah misses with a body shot
and Experiment makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Azumah misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment counters with a nice body shot.
Experiment thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azumah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Experiment sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the body from Azumah misses
and Experiment counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jerry Azumah is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azumah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Experiment. That did some damage!
Experiment tries to clinch there but Azumah circles away.
Nice shot lands for Azumah.
Experiment works the jab nicely.
A jab from Azumah finds it's way through Experiment's defenses.
Azumah throws a low kick but Experiment moves out of range easily.
Azumah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azumah throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Azumah. That snapped Experiment's head back.
Experiment gets a clinch.
Azumah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jerry Azumah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerry Azumah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Experiment stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azumah.
Nice shot by Azumah.
Azumah throws a hook but Experiment blocks it.
Experiment is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab from Azumah.
Experiment looks to clinch
and Azumah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Experiment's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azumah controls the pace.
Experiment looking for a sweep. Not yet Experiment, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment controlling Azumah's posture.
Experiment being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azumah trying to control but Experiment is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Experiment can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azumah controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finnish Experiment has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Azumah lands a body shot.
Azumah misses with a body kick.
Azumah moves out of range as Experiment strikes.
Azumah tests Experiment's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Experiment slips a straight right by Azumah.
Experiment lands a big head kick that sends Azumah tumbling to the mat! Experiment takes a step backwards and waves Azumah back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Azumah is rocked!
Azumah throws a body punch but Experiment moves out of range.
Azumah lands with a straight right. Experiment didn't see that one coming.
Azumah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment.
Experiment scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Experiment.
Azumah lands with an overhand left.
Azumah cracks Experiment with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Azumah misses its intended target.
Jerry Azumah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azumah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment moves away.
Experiment throws a counter combo.
Azumah slips a jab from Experiment.
Azumah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azumah scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Azumah as he connects with a hook.
Experiment gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Azumah counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Azumah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Experiment misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azumah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment throws a right and a left that both miss.
Azumah connects with a nice looking jab.
Experiment doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Azumah blocks a jab.
Azumah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment looks to land a body kick but Azumah moved away.
Azumah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Azumah does no damage.
Experiment misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Azumah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Azumah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Azumah!
The defeated Finnish Experiment had this to say: 'I tried something new.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avraam Papadopoulos (ranked 680 p4p, 746 weight class) and Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 95 p4p, 110 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 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Avraam Papadopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuznetsov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Papadopoulos avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos blocks the body kick.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Papadopoulos's front leg but catches the back leg as Papadopoulos tries to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov throws a combination. Papadopoulos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuznetsov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Papadopoulos connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Papadopoulos's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Papadopoulos feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Kuznetsov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 Kuznetsov is rocked!
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Papadopoulos finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Papadopoulos throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Papadopoulos feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Papadopoulos's midsection.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuznetsov thuds a left hand into Papadopoulos's body.
Papadopoulos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuznetsov should have avoided that one.
Papadopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Konstantin Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a left and a right that stings Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov tests Papadopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Papadopoulos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Papadopoulos avoids nicely.
Papadopoulos needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuznetsov.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos'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.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Papadopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Papadopoulos also avoids with ease.
Papadopoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Papadopoulos scores with a push kick.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Konstantin Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Papadopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a low kick, right behind Papadopoulos 's knee.
A punch lands to the side of Papadopoulos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Papadopoulos avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papadopoulos.
Kuznetsov lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a solid body kick.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Kuznetsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Papadopoulos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuznetsov feints and then cracks Papadopoulos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papadopoulos down.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Kuznetsov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuznetsov misses.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos misses the body punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp one two that drops Papadopoulos! Kuznetsov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Papadopoulos to his feet! Papadopoulos is in big trouble!
Papadopoulos is rocked!
Avraam Papadopoulos's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos glances at the clock... BAM! Kuznetsov nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Papadopoulos crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Papadopoulos is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstantin Kuznetsov!
Konstantin Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tytus Aleksy (ranked 530 p4p, 933 weight class) and Dany Crosby (ranked 72 p4p, 137 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tytus Aleksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Dany Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aleksy tries to clinch but Crosby moves out of range.
It seemed like Crosby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crosby scores with a hook.
Aleksy misses with a looping left.
Aleksy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aleksy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aleksy wants to clinch.
Aleksy lands with an uppercut that bounces Crosby off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksy moves into range and clinches up with Crosby.
Aleksy throws a head punch that misses.
Aleksy misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Aleksy blocks an uppercut.
Aleksy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aleksy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Aleksy is leaning against Crosby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aleksy lands with a short shot to the head.
Aleksy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
Crosby tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
Aleksy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Aleksy lands.
Aleksy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleksy loads up on a big right hand but Crosby slips the punch.
Aleksy looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
Aleksy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Tytus Aleksy has been cut.
Crosby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aleksy.
It seemed like Crosby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aleksy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aleksy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crosby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aleksy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aleksy tries to clinch
and Crosby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Aleksy! Crosby lets Aleksy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Aleksy is rocked!
Aleksy throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
Oh Aleksy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crosby weaves into range and cracks Aleksy right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Aleksy goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Crosby is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Copeland (ranked 2453 p4p, 1865 weight class) and Hokuto Akira (ranked 304 p4p, 228 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hokuto Akira!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
The fighters circling - Akira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akira slips a jab from Copeland.
Copeland clinches with his opponent.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Akira.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Copeland.
Copeland is leaning against Akira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Akira struggles to land a body shot inside as Copeland controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Akira.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akira blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland avoiding damage.
Akira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Copeland or not.
Akira misses with a body punch.
Akira swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Copeland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akira dodges an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short body shot lands from Akira as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akira.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akira is defending well for now.
Our sources have told us that Copeland has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Akira throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Akira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Copeland seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akira can turn it around.
Akira misses with some punches.
Akira has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Copeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akira is working Copeland over against the cage.
Akira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Copeland looking to slow down the pace here.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Akira.
Akira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Copeland just leaning against Akira, taking a breather.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akira blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Copeland tries a body shot but Akira blocks it.
A short left from Akira.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akira.
Akira misses with a body punch.
Akira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akira.
Akira can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Akira.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Akira.
Copeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akira lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Akira.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland takes a shot to the head.
Copeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Akira.
Akira lands with a right to the head.
Copeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Copeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Akira on the inside.
Akira blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Akira lands a nice uppercut.
Akira blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Akira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Copeland.
Akira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akira lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Copeland is rocked!
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Oh Copeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Akira creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Copeland's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Copeland drops to his knees and Akira pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hokuto Akira!
A very excited looking Hokuto Akira 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.
The defeated Travis Copeland had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasyl Plutov (ranked 764 p4p, 465 weight class) and John Starman (ranked 98 p4p, 58 weight class). Starman has chosen David Bowie - Starman as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wasyl Plutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Starman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Plutov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Starman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Starman misses its intended target.
Starman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Starman misses with a body shot.
Plutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Plutov.
Starman throws out a loose jab but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Starman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plutov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Starman thuds his right hand into Plutov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Starman connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Starman.
Starman moves away from the strike by Plutov.
Nice shot by Plutov.
Plutov misses with a two punch combination.
Plutov misses with a double jab
letting Starman counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov misses with a double jab.
Plutov lands a jab to Starman's midsection.
Starman throws the left hand but Plutov avoids the punch easily.
Plutov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Plutov misses with a straight left.
Plutov lands with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Starman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Starman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Starman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Plutov's half guard.
Plutov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Starman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Starman. Beautiful body shot.
Plutov misses with a leg kick.
No joy there for Plutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plutov misses with a low kick.
Plutov thuds his right hand into Starman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plutov moves away from the strike by Starman.
Plutov lands a jab.
Plutov misses with a looping right.
Starman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Starman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Plutov coming out on top.
Starman moves into the clinch successfully.
Starman is looking to control Plutov's arms but Plutov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Starman has his back to the cage.
Starman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Starman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plutov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Starman defending well as Plutov loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Plutov misses.
Plutov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wasyl Plutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Starman.
Plutov misses with a left hand
and Plutov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plutov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Starman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Plutov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov throws a combination that misses
and Starman counters with a straight right hand.
Starman looks to land a right hand but Plutov moved out of range.
Plutov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Starman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Starman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plutov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Plutov throws the left hand but Starman avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Starman. Those never looked like landing.
Plutov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Starman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plutov.
Plutov throws an overhand right that lands on Starman's shoulder, as Starman tries to avoid the shot.
Plutov misses with a hook. Starman ducked under it nicely.
Plutov misses with a right hand
and Starman counters with a series of strikes. Plutov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Plutov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Starman moves out of range of the body kick.
Starman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutov lands a nice hook to Starman's body. Starman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Plutov takes a swing at Starman's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Plutov.
Starman walks into a left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Plutov there.
Starman moves out of range as Plutov strikes.
Starman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Starman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Plutov is trying to stand up here but Starman is controlling him well.
Starman is looking to take a break and control but Plutov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plutov is trying to stand back up but Starman is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starman is keen to just control but Plutov is a slippery customer.
Plutov is trying to stand up here but Starman is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasyl Plutov dominated that round.
That's time! Plutov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Plutov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Plutov scores with a nice head shot.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Starman moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Starman, as that shot connected.
Plutov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Starman.
Starman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Starman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plutov.
Plutov misses with a right hand
and Starman counters with a nice uppercut.
Plutov misses with a looping left.
And Starman tries to counter it with a takedown but Plutov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Plutov throws a series of punches but Starman moves out of range.
Starman needs to keep his hands up - Plutov had a free shot at his head there.
Plutov looks to land a combination but Starman avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Starman misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Plutov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starman can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plutov, as that shot connected.
Starman avoids the body shot from Plutov.
Starman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Starman throws a shot from downtown. Plutov moves away and avoids it.
Starman throws a nice looking combination but Plutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov lands with a nice combination. Starman backs away looking to recover.
Plutov cracks Starman with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Plutov.
Starman moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Starman needs to keep his hands up - Plutov had a free shot at his head there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Starman checks a leg kick.
Plutov misses with an uppercut. Starman saw that one coming.
A big left from Starman misses.
Plutov misses with a hook.
Plutov misses with a hook
and Plutov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plutov cracks Starman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Plutov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Starman blocks a head kick by Plutov.
Plutov misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Starman misses.
Starman moves out of range as Plutov strikes.
Starman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Plutov defends it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Starman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Plutov misses with the combination.
Plutov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Starman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Plutov.
Starman darts in looking for a takedown but Plutov gets double underhooks and turns Starman into the cage.
Starman misses with a body shot.
Starman misses with a body shot.
Plutov looks to throw the jab but Starman is out of range.
Starman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Starman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Plutov misses the target.
Plutov tries to work over Starman's front leg with a kick but Starman checks it.
Starman avoids the head kick by Plutov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Plutov lands a lovely overhand right.
Plutov throws a body punch but Starman moves out of range.
Starman misses with a looping right.
Starman misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Plutov misses the target.
Starman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starman throws a body punch but Plutov moves out of range.
Plutov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Starman is able to avoid easily.
Starman throws a hook but Plutov blocks it.
Starman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Plutov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plutov misses with a looping right.
Plutov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good shot there by Starman.
Wasyl Plutov is winning the standup battle so far.
Plutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Starman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Plutov at a distance.
Plutov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Plutov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starman defending well as Plutov loads up on a big left hand.
Starman lands a jab to Plutov's midsection.
Starman throws a series of punches but Plutov moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Starman.
Starman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plutov.
Starman cracks Plutov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Plutov blocks a jab.
Starman drops his hands momentarily and Plutov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Plutov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Plutov. That snapped Starman's head back.
Plutov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Starman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Plutov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasyl Plutov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Plutov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Starman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plutov lands a two punch combo.
Starman blocks a head kick by Plutov.
A lazy left from Plutov finds it's target.
Plutov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Starman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Starman.
A clash of legs there as Starman blocks the low kick.
Starman with a nice cross.
Starman misses with a body shot.
Starman misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Starman!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plutov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Starman. Starman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses.
Starman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plutov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov slips a jab from Starman.
Plutov misses with a two punch combination.
Starman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Plutov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Starman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Plutov.
Plutov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Starman under the eye.
Starman lands a jab to Plutov's midsection.
Starman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Plutov.
Plutov swings widly with a right hand
and Plutov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Starman misses with a shot to the body
and Plutov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Starman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starman misses with a hook. Plutov ducked under it nicely.
Starman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Plutov. Plutov obviously looking to wear him down.
Starman fails to land with a series of punches.
Plutov's corner calls for a 1-2. Plutov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starman connects with a single shot there.
Wasyl Plutov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Plutov throws an off balance right hand
and Starman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plutov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plutov throws a big shot that misses.
Starman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plutov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Plutov throws a one two combo.
Starman misses with a straight right.
Plutov moves forwards but Starman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Plutov throws a series of punches but Starman moves out of range.
Plutov throws a looping overhand right but Starman ducks down to avoid it.
Plutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starman manages to avoid it.
Plutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starman defending well as Plutov loads up on a big left hand.
Starman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Plutov lands with a cross.
Plutov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Plutov does no damage.
Starman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Plutov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plutov misses with a hook to the body
letting Starman counter with a right hand.
Plutov moves away from the strike by Starman.
Plutov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Starman throws an overhand right that lands on Plutov's shoulder, as Plutov tries to avoid the shot.
Plutov throws a looping overhand right but Starman ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Plutov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Starman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plutov.
Plutov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Starman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plutov swings widly with a right hand
letting Starman counter with a right hand.
Plutov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Plutov throws out a powerful jab.
Starman looks to score with a jab to the body but Plutov is just out of range.
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!
Starman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
John Starman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov misses with a low kick as Starman jumps back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Plutov.
Starman looks to land a left hand but Plutov moved out of range nicely.
Plutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starman moves away.
Plutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plutov slips a jab from Starman.
Starman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plutov.
Starman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Starman misses.
Plutov scores with a nice right hand.
Plutov stuns Starman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov throws a hook but Starman blocks it.
Starman throws out a counter right but Plutov avoids it with no problem.
Plutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Starman.
Plutov swings for the body but Starman moves out of range.
Starman throws a series of punches but Plutov moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasyl Plutov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Plutov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasyl Plutov!
Our winner, Wasyl Plutov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
John Starman was interviewed post fight and said 'Come on not again!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Mfer (ranked 281 p4p, 582 weight class) and Charley Hanagan (ranked 51 p4p, 84 weight class). Hanagan has chosen Harley Flanagan - Guilty Until Proven Innocent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bull Mfer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charley Hanagan's chin.
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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 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Bull Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanagan throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Hanagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Hanagan misses with a wild combination.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Mfer cracks Hanagan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanagan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanagan thuds his right hand into Mfer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
A little jabbing left from Hanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanagan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanagan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mfer's legs.
Mfer sneaks out the side door and pushes Hanagan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanagan counters with a single leg into guard. Mfer didn't expect that.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mfer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Mfer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanagan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mfer wants to stand but Hanagan is controlling the position.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Mfer wants to stand and escape but Hanagan is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan forces his way into half guard.
Mfer gets full guard.
Mfer is looking to stand up but Hanagan isn't so interested in that idea.
Mfer keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
That's two 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.
Mfer is adopting a defensive guard.
Hanagan cracks Mfer with a solid left hand.
Hanagan is fighting to break Mfer's control of his arms but Mfer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hanagan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mfer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanagan is controlling him.
Hanagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Mfer has wrist control.
Mfer wants to stand and escape but Hanagan is having none of it.
Hanagan chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanagan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hanagan drops back looking for a leg! Mfer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mfer manages to kick Hanagan off! Hanagan jumps back into Mfer's guard.
Mfer controlling Hanagan's posture.
Mfer wants to stand but Hanagan is controlling the position.
Hanagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mfer looking to control.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
Mfer wants to stand but Hanagan is controlling the position.
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.
Mfer is pulling down on Hanagan's head to control his posture.
Mfer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mfer wants to sweep here but Hanagan controlling him for the moment.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan keeps trying to improve his position.
Hanagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mfer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mfer continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mfer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mfer tries a low kick but Hanagan avoids it.
Mfer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hanagan is looking to clinch.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanagan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mfer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanagan.
Mfer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanagan jabs Mfer right on the nose. Mfer blinks but takes it well.
Mfer throws a body punch but Hanagan moves out of range.
Jab from Hanagan.
Hanagan slips a jab from Mfer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanagan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mfer.
Hanagan cracks Mfer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer throws a hook but Hanagan avoids it easily.
Hanagan moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer scores with the left hand. Hanagan knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanagan misses with a double jab.
Mfer closes the distance and clinches.
Mfer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Hanagan.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanagan.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanagan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hanagan lands a left hand.
Hanagan takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanagan as Mfer tries to tie him up.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Hanagan blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanagan backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanagan's elbow.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Hanagan is rocked!
Mfer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hanagan is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanagan is pressed against the cage. Mfer pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Hanagan! Two more big strikes from Mfer and Hanagan crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bull Mfer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bull Mfer thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 113 p4p, 359 weight class) and Will Rock (ranked 15 p4p, 44 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tyrone Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ol' Dirty Bastard - at the Grammys. Rock is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Wanna Rock. Russell Tyrone Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Will Rock's chin.
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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 42 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rock.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tyrone Jones will feel that in the morning.
Tyrone Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rock clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Rock.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock works on Tyrone Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyrone Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyrone Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Tyrone Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rock pushes Tyrone Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones is trying to break the clinch but Rock has him pressed against the cage.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is leaning against Rock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
Rock jumps guard but Tyrone Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tyrone Jones pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Tyrone Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones thuds his right hand into Rock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Tyrone Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Rock ducks right into an uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyrone Jones cracks Rock with a good jab.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyrone Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
As Rock tries to get set, Tyrone Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Rock manages to avoid the attempt.
Rock misses with a wild combination.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Tyrone Jones shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Rock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Rock moves into the clinch.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Rock misses.
Rock scores with a nice head shot.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyrone Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rock loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tyrone Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rock gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Tyrone Jones is trying to break the clinch but Rock is controlling him.
Rock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Tyrone Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock gets control of Tyrone Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
Tyrone Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyrone Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tyrone Jones won't allow Rock to sweep him here.
Tyrone Jones is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyrone Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Rock will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
A counter left hand to the body from Tyrone Jones misses its target.
Tyrone Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rock scores with the left hand. Tyrone Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Rock moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Rock jabs at Tyrone Jones's body.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyrone Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyrone Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Rock looks to land a body kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock misses with a body shot.
Rock thows a body kick. Tyrone Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Rock staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rock on the side of the head.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyrone Jones off the cage and back into range.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Tyrone Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Rock moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Rock throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Rock tries to get set, Tyrone Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Rock manages to avoid the attempt.
Tyrone Jones thuds his right hand into Rock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Rock slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Rock should have avoided that one.
Rock feints and then cracks Tyrone Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyrone Jones down.
Tyrone Jones wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyrone Jones.
Rock throws a front kick aimed at Tyrone Jones's knee but Tyrone Jones avoids it well.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyrone Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyrone Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tyrone Jones is able to avoid easily.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Rock misses.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Tyrone Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Tyrone Jones clobbers Rock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tyrone Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Rock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyrone Jones throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock.
Tyrone Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rock tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Rock defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Rock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyrone Jones has closed the distance and engaged Rock in a clinch.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land.
Will Rock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones blocking some punches.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Tyrone Jones to the mat.
Tyrone Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A good leg kick by Rock.
Rock throws a hook but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Tyrone Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rock.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Rock throws out a powerful jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyrone Jones, as that shot connected.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones tries to move into range but Rock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That kick from Rock tenderised Tyrone Jones's leg. Tyrone Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Tyrone Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Tyrone Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rock, pushing him back against the cage.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
A hook to the body from Rock.
Tyrone Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Rock scores with a shoulder strike.
Rock misses with some punches.
Rock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tyrone Jones to keep the fight standing.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyrone Jones smiles and moves away.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Rock staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Rock as he checks the leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Tyrone Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rock.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tyrone Jones.
Rock walks into a stiff left hand from Tyrone Jones.
Rock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock cracks a nice hook into Tyrone Jones's ribs.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to score with a low kick but Tyrone Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Tyrone Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Rock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Rock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tyrone Jones is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rock.
Rock throws a low kick, looking for Tyrone Jones's leg but Tyrone Jones calmly moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws out a leg kick but Rock moves out of range and Tyrone Jones only half commits.
Rock blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
Rock throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Rock.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range and Rock settles back down.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
A good leg kick by Rock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyrone Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Tyrone Jones and move into the clinch position.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock blocking some punches.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tyrone Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Rock.
I think Rock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock!
Will Rock 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Al Din (ranked 69 p4p, 289 weight class) and Yormomza Built (ranked 14 p4p, 52 weight class). Al Din comes to the cage accompanied by RUNNING BACK. Built has chosen Back That Azz Up as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Badr Al Din!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yormomza Built!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Din jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Din rushes Built and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Din misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Al Din's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Al Din misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Din misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Din misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Din struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Din.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Din needs to keep his hands up - Built had a free shot at his head there.
Built connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Built moves forwards but Al Din connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Yormomza Built has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Din.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Al Din fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Din misses with a straight right.
Al Din misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Built keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din misses with a kick to the body
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Din.
Built thuds a left hand into Al Din's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built misses with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a nice body shot.
Al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built motions for Al Din to come forward. Built throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Din quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Al Din misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a nice kick to the body.
Badr Al Din seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Din dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al Din - that will leave a mark!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Din misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built stalls.
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Built.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Built releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Din scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Al Din misses its intended target.
Al Din throws a solid leg kick but Built takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Din.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Din.
Al Din lands a front kick.
Al Din thows a leg kick but Built checks it
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Built tries to land a body kick
and Al Din counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din throws a hook but Built blocks it.
A low kick lands for Al Din.
Built circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Al Din dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Al Din throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al Din's knee momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Al Din
and Built counters with a leg kick.
Al Din lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Built keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Din is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That has opened up Yormomza Built's cut even more.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built throws a head kick that misses.
Al Din is looking to counter punch.
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Din tries a low kick but Built avoids it.
Al Din lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Built throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Din closes the distance and pushes Built back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Din.
Al Din lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Al Din is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Built can do to turn this around?
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Din backwards.
Al Din doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Din.
Al Din misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Al Din fails to land.
Al Din scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Dins head.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Din's elbow.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built manages to break the clinch.
Built takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Al Din lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Al Din lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The cut above Yormomza Built's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Built misses with a body shot
and Al Din counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice shot by Al Din.
Built throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yormomza Built's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Din scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Built. That did some damage!
Built lands with a straight right. Al Din didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Al Din misses.
Built moves into range and clinches up with Al Din.
Al Din tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Al Din back against the cage.
Al Din misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Al Din lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Din lands a right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yormomza Built's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Yormomza Built spoke after the fight, saying 'You mighta won, but Yormomza whore! So there.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kvame Zulu (ranked 67 p4p, 154 weight class) and Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 10 p4p, 23 weight class). Zulu comes into the arena with Big Badaboom blaring out of the sound system. 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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World class boxer
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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 32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kvame Zulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz Jr misses with a looping right.
Zulu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz Jr momentarily.
Zulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
A big left from Cruz Jr misses.
Cruz Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Zulu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zulu's head.
Donk. Zulu catches Cruz Jr right on the button with a cross.
Cruz Jr lunges at Zulu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zulu's hand.
Kvame Zulu's cut is getting worse.
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!
Cruz Jr takes one to the chin there.
Zulu misses with a body shot.
Cruz Jr drops Zulu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zulu looks back up at him and smiles so Cruz Jr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Zulu is rocked!
Cruz Jr 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zulu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cruz Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cruz Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oh Zulu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz Jr circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Zulu tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Cruz Jr wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Cruz Jr!
A less than humble Jorge Cruz Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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