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WCF WNF 27: Orion vs Skywalker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Irwin (ranked 2182 p4p, 3375 weight class) and Veljko Bakocevic (ranked 247 p4p, 344 weight class). Veljko Bakocevic looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veljko Bakocevic!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakocevic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bakocevic lands in his opponent's guard.
Irwin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irwin is working hard here to advance position.
Irwin has his hands on Bakocevic's head, controlling the position.
Irwin keeping full guard, as Bakocevic tries to pass.
Irwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin has Bakocevic pulled in close to control his posture.
Bakocevic won't allow Irwin to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Irwin holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irwin is on top in guard.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakocevic is retaining full guard.
Irwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bakocevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irwin is aware though and is defending well.
Irwin really is a fat lump.
Irwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakocevic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bakocevic tries to strike from the bottom.
Irwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bakocevic keeping full guard, as Irwin tries to pass.
Bakocevic has an active guard here but Irwin has managed to pass into half guard.
Irwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Bakocevic is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bakocevic for as long as he can get away with.
Bakocevic trying to control from the bottom.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Irwin's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bakocevic leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irwin.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bakocevic enables Irwin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bakocevic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bakocevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Irwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bakocevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irwin is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bakocevic is looking to clinch.
Bakocevic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Irwin's half guard.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard but Bakocevic has mounted him!
Irwin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Irwin tries to hold on but Bakocevic postures up.
Irwin regains half guard.
Irwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully.
Irwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic is fighting to break Irwin's control of his arms but Irwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bakocevic looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin has his hands on Bakocevic's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irwin pulls Bakocevic in to control the position.
Irwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Irwin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bakocevic wants to control but Irwin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irwin controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Irwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Irwin prevents Bakocevic from improving his position.
Irwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic won't allow Irwin to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin looks for a takedown but Bakocevic sprawls well.
Veljko Bakocevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Bakocevic shows good takedown defense.
Irwin shoots in but Bakocevic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin has his takedown stuffed
and Bakocevic counters with a left and a right that stings Irwin.
Bakocevic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bakocevic wants it to stay on the feet.
Bakocevic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Irwin is stalling in the full guard.
Irwin prevents Bakocevic from getting back to his feet.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakocevic is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Veljko Bakocevic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Irwin closes the distance and clinches up with Bakocevic, looking for a takedown. Irwin pushes Bakocevic against the cage but Bakocevic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakocevic throws a counter combo.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakocevic tries to sprawl out of it but Irwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakocevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Bakocevic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakocevic gets a takedown into half guard.
Bakocevic wants to pass to mount but Irwin is defending the position.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard.
Irwin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic is trying to control. Irwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Bakocevic is controlling well.
Bakocevic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Irwin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin is not content to let Bakocevic control the position.
Irwin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Bakocevic is controlling well.
Bakocevic is looking to take a break and control but Irwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Irwin is doing well to control the position and prevent Bakocevic from advancing to side control.
Bakocevic trying to control from half guard but Irwin is working away.
Irwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bakocevic stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.
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.
Irwin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bakocevic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Bakocevic's face as Irwin controls the position.
Irwin decides to stand back up. Irwin steps back and let's Bakocevic get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bakocevic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bakocevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin struggling a bit here.
Irwin holds on to Bakocevic's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bakocevic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irwin keeps working.
Irwin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic trying to control the action but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Bakocevic controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakocevic has control of an arm but Irwin manages to advance to Bakocevic's back!
Irwin controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Veljko Bakocevic.
I think Bakocevic 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Veljko Bakocevic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 2311 p4p, 2394 weight class) and Paddy OBrien (ranked 329 p4p, 339 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Delbert Mazzariello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paddy OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzariello circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Mazzariello was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
OBrien connects with an inside leg kick.
Mazzariello looking to score a takedown here. OBrien is defending well but Mazzariello drives through and ends up in OBrien's guard.
Mazzariello sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mazzariello scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mazzariello working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of OBrien's head.
Mazzariello throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mazzariello throws a big elbow that misses.
Mazzariello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OBrien looking to control but Mazzariello passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello throwing shots but OBrien is blocking nicely.
Mazzariello is trying to control the action in half guard but OBrien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OBrien wants to control but Mazzariello passes into side.
Mazzariello working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
OBrien is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mazzariello cracks OBrien with a big elbow.
Mazzariello landing strikes.
Mazzariello creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mazzariello lands a decent elbow from side control.
OBrien wants to control but Mazzariello postures up.
Mazzariello is working OBrien over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mazzariello is working OBrien over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
OBrien is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mazzariello is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The referee warns OBrien that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mazzariello lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mazzariello content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mazzariello cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mazzariello landing shots from mount.
OBrien is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien wants to try and get back to his feet.
OBrien wants to control but Mazzariello is having none of it.
OBrien working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien tries to hold on but Mazzariello pushes him away.
Mazzariello scoring with strikes but OBrien is staying in there.
Mazzariello trying to control but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien tries to hold on but Mazzariello pushes him away.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delbert Mazzariello dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
OBrien moves into the clinch.
OBrien has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mazzariello uses from the top position.
OBrien working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mazzariello has passed into half guard!
Mazzariello drops an elbow to the side of OBrien's head.
Mazzariello has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mazzariello is trying to control. OBrien wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OBrien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mazzariello connects with a nice short shot to OBrien's temple.
OBrien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mazzariello lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Mazzariello.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mazzariello lands a nice short elbow.
Mazzariello working OBrien over with strikes.
Mazzariello is trying to control. OBrien wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mazzariello slips a nice elbow through OBrien's hands, connecting with OBrien's forehead.
Mazzariello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mazzariello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mazzariello is sneakily working for an arm triangle but OBrien sees it coming and defends easily.
Mazzariello is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello blocks the strikes from OBrien.
OBrien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mazzariello trying to control the pace.
Mazzariello winds up and cracks OBrien with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OBrien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mazzariello content to control rather than advance.
Mazzariello is thwarting OBrien's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mazzariello is trying to work for a kimura but OBrien is defending well.
OBrien is looking to control Mazzariello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OBrien avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzariello working the head and body with strikes.
Mazzariello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello not doing much here.
OBrien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mazzariello moves nicely into side control.
OBrien wants to control but Mazzariello postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
OBrien taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delbert Mazzariello dominated that second round.
That's time! Mazzariello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
OBrien wants to clinch up but Mazzariello keeps it at a distance.
Mazzariello throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OBrien tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mazzariello is in OBrien's guard.
Mazzariello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
OBrien has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mazzariello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mazzariello working some strikes from top position.
Mazzariello working some strikes from top position.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Mazzariello postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzariello with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mazzariello scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzariello with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OBrien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mazzariello's guard.
Mazzariello is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Mazzariello is keeping the position.
Mazzariello is looking for a triangle but OBrien pushes his legs off easily.
Mazzariello looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but OBrien is defending well. Mazzariello quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! OBrien has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mazzariello celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Delbert Mazzariello!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kenway Jr (ranked 2570 p4p, 4047 weight class) and Funky Colemadina (ranked 149 p4p, 206 weight class). Colemadina comes into a darkened arena with his song building. immortal by adema kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Kenway Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funky Colemadina!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colemadina tries to clinch but Kenway Jr moves away
and Kenway Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenway Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Colemadina!
Kenway Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kenway Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kenway Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kenway Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Colemadina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kenway Jr is looking to take a break and control but Colemadina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Colemadina controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway Jr working the ground and pound.
Colemadina is looking to reverse the position.
Kenway Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kenway Jr controls the position from side control.
Kenway Jr cracks Colemadina with a big right hand but Colemadina just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Colemadina stops Kenway Jr from passing to mount.
Check out the look on Kenway Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kenway Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Colemadina tries to buck Kenway Jr off but Kenway Jr is having none of it.
Kenway Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kenway Jr working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kenway Jr trying to control the action but Colemadina is working from the bottom.
Kenway Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Colemadina's head but Colemadina avoids it well.
Colemadina pushes Kenway Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kenway Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kenway Jr throws an elbow but Colemadina slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kenway Jr working the head with strikes.
Kenway Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Colemadina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kenway Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colemadina regains half guard, as Kenway Jr was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenway Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Colemadina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kenway Jr prevents Colemadina from improving his position.
Kenway Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Colemadina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kenway Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kenway Jr is working for a kimura but Colemadina is defending it quite comfortably.
Kenway Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colemadina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenway Jr is working away from the top position though.
Colemadina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenway Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kenway Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kenway Jr landing strikes from the mount and Colemadina is in trouble!
Kenway Jr with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Kenway Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenway Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colemadina sprawls well. Colemadina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kenway Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenway Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kenway Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Colemadina was covering up waiting for the punch and Kenway Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kenway Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Colemadina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway Jr postures up in Colemadina's guard and throws a big left but Colemadina blocks it.
Kenway Jr wants to pass the guard but Colemadina is keeping the position.
Kenway Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Colemadina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Charles Kenway Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenway Jr trying to control but Colemadina is working from the bottom.
Kenway Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kenway Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kenway Jr postures up in Colemadina's guard and throws a big left but Colemadina blocks it.
Colemadina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenway Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Colemadina manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kenway Jr has Colemadina in his guard.
Kenway Jr is looking for a triangle but Colemadina pushes his legs off easily.
Kenway Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colemadina can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr is looking for a triangle but Colemadina pushes his legs off easily.
Colemadina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kenway Jr working a defensive guard here.
Kenway Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Colemadina prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Kenway Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenway Jr tries for a takedown but Colemadina manages to get underhooks.
Kenway Jr has Colemadina pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Colemadina manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Kenway Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kenway Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Colemadina shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kenway Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Colemadina fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenway Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colemadina throws a series of punches but Kenway Jr avoids them all with ease.
Kenway Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Colemadina is quick to defend against it.
Kenway Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Colemadina is trying to defend but Kenway Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Colemadina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenway Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colemadina regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kenway Jr lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colemadina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kenway Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenway Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Colemadina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kenway Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Colemadina's legs - danger averted.
Kenway Jr works over Colemadina with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenway Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Colemadina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenway Jr stands up over Colemadina, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Kenway Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kenway Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Colemadina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenway Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kenway Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Colemadina did well to prevent Kenway Jr getting side control.
Kenway Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colemadina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenway Jr.
Colemadina taking some punishment here, with Kenway Jr in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colemadina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenway Jr.
Kenway Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kenway Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kenway Jr is keen to just control but Colemadina is a slippery customer.
Kenway Jr misses with a head shot. Colemadina uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kenway Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colemadina tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colemadina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colemadina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colemadina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenway Jr cracks Colemadina with a solid left hand.
Colemadina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenway Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colemadina wriggles free and stands up.
Kenway Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Colemadina is trying to defend but Kenway Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kenway Jr working over Colemadina with some ground and pound. Colemadina looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colemadina wants to improve his position but Kenway Jr is controlling well.
Kenway Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colemadina has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Colemadina wants to get back to his feet.
Colemadina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenway Jr.
Colemadina is trying to control but can't.
Colemadina on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kenway Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kenway Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Colemadina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Colemadina tries to roll over but Kenway Jr keeps him under control.
Kenway Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colemadina has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Kenway Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colemadina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Colemadina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenway Jr.
Colemadina has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kenway Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kenway Jr slips a nice elbow through Colemadina's hands, connecting with Colemadina's forehead.
Colemadina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenway Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colemadina has hold of Kenway Jr's hands but Kenway Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kenway Jr winds up and cracks Colemadina with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Funky Colemadina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Kenway Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kenway Jr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Colemadina defend it? Kenway Jr steps over the head and cranks it - Colemadina is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kenway Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Kenway Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Kenway Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darius Tanavoli (ranked 2559 p4p, 2934 weight class) and Pascal Barăo (ranked 316 p4p, 362 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darius Tanavoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Barăo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barăo clinches.
Tanavoli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tanavoli taking a breather.
Tanavoli misses with a punch to the body.
Tanavoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barăo's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barăo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barăo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tanavoli can't find room to land a body shot as Barăo controls the action.
Tanavoli lands an elbow inside that Barăo shrugs off.
 It looks like Pascal Barăo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barăo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barăo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barăo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barăo slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tanavoli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barăo's brow.
Tanavoli is working Barăo over against the cage.
Barăo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanavoli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been told by Tanavoli's head coaches at Intergalactic Guerrilla Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barăo moves out of range of the body kick from Tanavoli.
Tanavoli tries to land a leg kick but Barăo saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body kick there by Tanavoli.
Tanavoli misses with a leg kick
and Barăo counters with a takedown into side control.
Tanavoli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tanavoli tries to get out of the position.
Barăo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barăo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barăo is staying tight to Tanavoli's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tanavoli misses with a body kick.
Tanavoli throws a body kick that misses
and Barăo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barăo.
Barăo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanavoli is trying to keep Barăo in close.
Tanavoli wants to sweep here but Barăo controlling him for the moment.
Tanavoli trying to keep a closed guard but Barăo is proving a slippery customer.
Barăo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barăo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanavoli is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pascal Barăo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pascal Barăo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tanavoli is looking to land body kicks.
Barăo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tanavoli defends it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanavoli.
Nice sprawl there from Tanavoli as Barăo shoots in.
Tanavoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barăo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tanavoli.
Barăo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tanavoli throws the kick towards the body but Barăo avoids it.
Barăo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanavoli gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barăo counters with a shoot takedown. Tanavoli fights it but they end up in guard.
Barăo controlling from the top position.
Tanavoli is trying to keep Barăo in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanavoli has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barăo has passed into side control.
Barăo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barăo just content to control the position.
Barăo is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Tanavoli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barăo misses with the ground and pound.
Barăo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tanavoli's shoulder. That is not cool.
The strikes coming from Barăo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barăo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barăo checks a low kick from Tanavoli.
Tanavoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barăo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tanavoli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barăo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tanavoli moves in looking to clinch but Barăo pushes him off.
Tanavoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barăo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barăo fails with the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Tanavoli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barăo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanavoli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barăo somewhat.
Darius Tanavoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Barăo.
Barăo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Darius Tanavoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barăo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tanavoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanavoli throws a leg kick but Barăo checks it.
Darius Tanavoli is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barăo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barăo moves into the clinch.
Tanavoli misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pascal Barăo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pascal Barăo'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Barăo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanavoli.
Tanavoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanavoli misses with a kick to the body.
Barăo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tanavoli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barăo checks it well.
Barăo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tanavoli.
Barăo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tanavoli as he avoids it easily.
Tanavoli misses with a low kick.
Barăo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tanavoli counters with a good low kick that Barăo was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Tanavoli slams his shin into Barăo's torso.
Barăo scores with a takedown into Tanavoli's guard.
Barăo is pushing down on Tanavoli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tanavoli is fighting to maintain full guard but Barăo has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barăo is controlling the pace.
The adventures of Barăo the control monster continue. Boring.
Pascal Barăo has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Tanavoli regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barăo.
Barăo is stalling in the full guard.
Tanavoli wants to improve his position but instead Barăo has moved into half guard.
Barăo slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanavoli is trying to maintain the position but Barăo is very close to passing his half guard.
Darius Tanavoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barăo stalling.
Tanavoli is trying to control but Barăo manages to pass to mount!
Barăo looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tanavoli tries to hold on but Barăo postures up.
Barăo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tanavoli blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barăo is landing with some decent strikes but Tanavoli is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barăo controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pascal Barăo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barăo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Barăo!
A very excited looking Pascal Barăo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexandrew Song (ranked 3272 p4p, 3016 weight class) and Howard Zynne (ranked 419 p4p, 391 weight class). Song comes into the arena with The Smiths-How Soon Is Now? blaring out of the sound system. Zynne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Knockout. Howard Zynne is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandrew Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Howard Zynne!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zynne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zynne, as that shot connected.
 It looks like Alexandrew Song has been cut.
Song misses with a hook.
Zynne slips under a jab from Song.
Zynne throws a jab but it's blocked by Song.
Song looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Song fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zynne walks into a stiff left hand from Song.
Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zynne.
Zynne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
And Zynne responds with a good body kick, but Song manages to step out the way in time.
Zynne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zynne lands a big right hand that sends Song crashing to the mat! Zynne stays standing though and waves Song back to his feet!
 Song is rocked!
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!
Song throws a hook but Zynne avoids it easily.
Oh Song is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Song misses.
Song shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Song has his takedown stuffed
and Zynne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Song thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandrew Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zynne fakes the body blow, causing Song to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Song goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Howard Zynne!
In his post fight interview, Howard Zynne started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Axel Stefano (ranked 596 p4p, 1354 weight class) and Harry Hendersons (ranked 83 p4p, 167 weight class). Harry Hendersons has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Axel Stefano's chin.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axel Stefano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Hendersons!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefano lands a jab to the nose.
Stefano throws out a loose jab but Hendersons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendersons drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stefano defends it well.
Stefano with a jab.
Hendersons goes for a double leg but Stefano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stefano continues to drive forward.
Stefano connects with a single shot there.
Stefano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stefano lands a nice shot that snaps Hendersons's head back.
A big left from Stefano misses.
Stefano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Decent striking displayed by Stefano there.
Stefano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Axel Stefano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefano 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.
Hendersons changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stefano gets caught flat footed, as Hendersons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stefano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Stefano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hendersons or not.
Hendersons tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefano throws a low kick but Hendersons avoids it.
Hendersons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stefano is fending him off so far but Hendersons persists. Nope, Stefano circles away and we're back to standing.
Axel Stefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Hendersons.
Hendersons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stefano is trying to escape back to his feet but Hendersons uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Stefano is looking to get back to his feet here but Hendersons is keeping cool and he's managed to take Stefano's back.
Hendersons is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Stefano won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hendersons off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Hendersons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taka Cruise (ranked 3104 p4p, 3022 weight class) and Erik Axel (ranked 415 p4p, 406 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taka Cruise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Axel!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axel scores with a nice strike.
Cruise throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruise throws a right and a left that Axel avoids nicely.
Cruise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruise misses with a body shot.
Axel looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruise is just out of range.
Donk. Axel catches Cruise right on the button with a cross.
Axel misses with a left hand
and Cruise counters with a straight right hand.
Cruise lands with a hook. Axel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy body kick from Cruise
and Axel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from Cruise both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruise misses with a low kick as Axel jumps back.
Cruise tries to bum rush Axel with a series of wild strikes but Axel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruise has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.
Axel blocks a head kick by Cruise.
Cruise misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruise on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Axel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruise is rocked!
Cruise bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Axel slips under a jab from Cruise.
Cruise avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Axel tenderised Cruise's leg. Cruise is trying to keep his angry face on.
Axel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axel defending well as Cruise loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Axel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cruise looks to land a right hand but Axel moved out of range.
Cruise moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axel looks to throw the jab but Cruise is out of range.
Cruise appears to be looking for a big counter.
Axel throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Axel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Axel.
Cruise throws out a loose jab but Axel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruise misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Axel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Cruise, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Axel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Axel with a nice cross.
Cruise tries to bum rush Axel with a series of wild strikes but Axel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruise comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axel.
Cruise seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cruise throws a right hand that Axel ducks under and follows up with a left that Axel also avoids with ease.
Axel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cruise defending well as Axel loads up on a big left hand.
Cruise appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruise misses with an uppercut
and Axel counters with a straight right hand.
Axel drops Cruise with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cruise looks back up at him and smiles so Axel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Cruise is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Axel lands a brutal uppercut that launches Cruise off his feet! Cruise tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Axel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Chaize (ranked 2068 p4p, 4300 weight class) and Micah Hawk (ranked 258 p4p, 470 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques Chaize!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Chaize.
Chaize misses with a wild body shot.
Chaize lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawk slips a straight right by Chaize.
Chaize listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chaize throws a one two combo.
Jacques Chaize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaize throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaize throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Chaize.
Hawk defending well as Chaize loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaize feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawk slips a jab from Chaize.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chaize looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaize. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Chaize was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chaize throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chaize misses with a left hand
and Hawk counters with a series of strikes. Chaize will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chaize scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaize throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
Donk. Chaize catches Hawk right on the button with a cross.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chaize.
Chaize connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chaize thuds his right hand into Hawk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chaize misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chaize lands a nice shot to the body.
Chaize throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Hawk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chaize.
Jacques Chaize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaize.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chaize with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chaize feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawk wants to clinch
letting Chaize counter with a right hand.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaize scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Chaize looks to land a combination. Hawk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 Hawk is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaize fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Chaize finish him?
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaize lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chaize misses with a combination
and Chaize takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Chaize's shoulder, as Chaize tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Chaize on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Chaize misses with a double jab.
Hawk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Chaize dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Chaize's head back.
Chaize throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Chaize pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hawk back to the cage. Chaize follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hawk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaize circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaize throws out the jab.
Chaize misses with a combination
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chaize trying to control but Hawk postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk thows a huge punch but Chaize dodges it nicely.
Chaize wants to get back to his feet.
Hawk is trying for a kimura here. Chaize looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hawk wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Clark (ranked 1602 p4p, 2039 weight class) and Kev McKill (ranked 237 p4p, 288 weight class). McKill has chosen Welcome to the jungle, Guns n Roses. 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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Excellent boxer
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wesley Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Kev McKill !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McKill misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKill .
McKill lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Wesley Clark has been cut.
McKill throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKill .
McKill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clark is defending well for now.
McKill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Clark.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKill lands an uppercut.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but McKill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
McKill misses with a punch on the inside.
McKill lands a shoulder strike.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from McKill , against the cage.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKill pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clark avoids it.
McKill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that McKill has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Clark.
Clark lands a shoulder strike.
McKill trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Clark.
Clark misses with the head strike.
McKill misses with a body punch.
McKill swings wildly with an uppercut but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKill is trying to maintain a safe position but Clark gets an underhook and turns McKill into the cage.
McKill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
Still in the clinch, Clark scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKill working aggressively here.
Clark letting McKill take a breather here.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by McKill .
McKill blocks an uppercut.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark prevents a body shot from McKill .
McKill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but McKill avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clark is defending well for now.
Clark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark blocks a body shot from McKill .
Clark struggles to land a body shot inside as McKill controls his hands.
McKill trying to land knees to the body.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from McKill .
Clark avoiding damage as McKill throws knees to the body.
McKill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark dodges an elbow strike from McKill .
Clark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKill s head.
McKill throws an elbow but it misses.
McKill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
Clark lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from McKill .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKill .
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKill looking to slow down the pace here.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKill misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by McKill .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
McKill misses with the head strike.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by McKill .
McKill lands a shot to the body.
Clark lands a right hand.
McKill throws a punch but it's blocked by Clark.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
Clark avoiding damage as McKill throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Clark.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
McKill can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McKill .
Still in the clinch, Clark scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
McKill misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark blocks a body shot from McKill .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McKill blocks an uppercut.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKill tries to land knees in the clinch but Clark avoids the damage to the body.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKill .
Clark lands a body shot.
McKill looks winded!
Clark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKill misses with an elbow over the top.
Clark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clark lands an uppercut.
Clark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKill blocking some punches.
Clark lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clark.
McKill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Clark's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKill , pushing him back against the cage.
Wesley Clark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKill blocks an uppercut.
McKill throws a punch but it's blocked by Clark.
McKill throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by McKill .
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Clark misses with some punches.
McKill tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
Clark pushes McKill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
Clark lands with a short shot to the head.
McKill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark pushes McKill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKill is rocked!
Clark lands with a light punch inside.
McKill is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
McKill trying to stall but Clark improves his position.
Clark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKill backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McKill has a couple of punches blocked by Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark tries a body shot but McKill blocks it.
Clark working aggressively here.
McKill tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKill seems to have recovered his senses.
A bit of stalling here from McKill .
McKill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKill misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKill pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McKill misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKill missing with knees to the body.
Clark managing to block the knees to the body from McKill .
McKill tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing McKill back against the cage.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
McKill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Clark managing to block the knees to the body from McKill .
Clark misses with some punches.
Clark misses with some punches.
Clark lands a shoulder strike.
Clark blocking some punches.
McKill scores with a shot to the side of Clark's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKill .
A short left from Clark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKill 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McKill throws an elbow that misses.
McKill misses with a body punch.
Clark cracks McKill with a nice body shot.
Clark pushes McKill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clark working aggressively here.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKill can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
McKill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clark.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKill .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKill .
McKill throws a punch but it's blocked by Clark.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKill backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, McKill throws an elbow but misses.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Clark avoiding damage as McKill throws knees to the body.
McKill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKill working aggressively here.
Clark misses with a punch to the body.
McKill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKill blocks an uppercut.
Clark scores with a hook to the body.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark misses with a punch to the body.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by McKill .
A shot in the inside from McKill .
McKill blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
McKill misses with a punch to the body.
Clark misses with some punches.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKill wants to stall.
Clark prevents a body shot from McKill .
McKill missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Clark avoiding damage as McKill throws knees to the body.
Clark lands an uppercut.
McKill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKill backwards.
McKill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McKill backwards.
McKill digs a right hand underneath Clark's ribcage. Clark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McKill is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McKill blocks a body shot from Clark.
Clark works on McKill 's body with a couple of short punches.
McKill is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Clark.
McKill is trying to maintain a safe position but Clark gets an underhook and turns McKill into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Clark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Clark's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Clark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clark feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McKill sprawling to the canvas! McKill rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Clark finish him?!
McKill swinging wildly here.
Clark has managed to clinch.
McKill misses with a knee strike.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clark pushes McKill against the cage. Clark is working some dirty boxing. Clark pushes off with a quick right hook! McKill goes down! McKill tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Clark moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Clark!
A very excited looking Wesley Clark made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Talon Orion (ranked 1801 p4p, 3194 weight class) and Anni Skystalker (ranked 211 p4p, 332 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Talon Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anni Skystalker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skystalker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Skystalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Orion misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Orion coming out on top.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skystalker.
Skystalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion prevents a body shot from Skystalker.
A short body shot lands from Orion as the two fighters clinch.
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Skystalker as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skystalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Skystalker tries to pull guard but Orion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orion blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skystalker.
Skystalker can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Orion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Skystalker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orion's efforts to push away.
Skystalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker is trying to pull guard but Orion has him pressed against the cage.
Orion is trying to break the clinch but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker is trying to pull guard but Orion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Talon Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skystalker.
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skystalker is pushing Orion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Skystalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skystalker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skystalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orion working hard to break the clinch.
Orion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skystalker.
Skystalker lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skystalker is trying to pull guard but Orion has him pressed against the cage.
Skystalker is leaning against Orion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skystalker lands a nice uppercut.
Orion leaning against his opponent.
Skystalker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skystalker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skystalker breaks from the clinch.
Skystalker lands a leg kick that knocks Orion off balance momentarily.
Skystalker moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Skystalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skystalker.
Skystalker tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skystalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker lands a shot to the body.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skystalker is working Orion over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Skystalker.
Orion trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Skystalker.
Skystalker breaks from the clinch.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Skystalker is out of range.
Skystalker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skystalkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick from Skystalker lands but Orion takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orion misses with a low kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Skystalker! Orion is out on his feet! Skystalker rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Orion is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Orion is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Talon Orion spoke after the fight, saying 'Yeah, yeah. He beat me. He came for the title.. he wanted it, he got it. Congratulations my friend. I will be back for it very soon....'.
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RATING
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