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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William OConnor (ranked 3942 p4p, 3862 weight class) and Gantulga Battur (ranked 495 p4p, 486 weight class). Battur has chosen Wolf Totem as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gantulga Battur!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battur fails in his attempt to clinch.
OConnor 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.
OConnor gets a clinch.
Battur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Battur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OConnor tries to work over Battur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OConnor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Battur in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
OConnor working aggressively here.
OConnor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Battur tries to circle away but OConnor has him pinned against the cage.
OConnor with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Gantulga Battur has been cut.
OConnor tries to work over Battur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OConnor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Battur looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for OConnor.
Battur is trying to break the clinch but OConnor has him pressed against the cage.
OConnor connects with a knee to the head.
OConnor working Battur over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnor lands a nice knee to the body.
OConnor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor lands a nice uppercut.
OConnor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OConnor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
OConnor landing knees to the body.
OConnor misses with a hook to the ribs.
OConnor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OConnor misses with a body punch.
OConnor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
OConnor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battur or not.
OConnor lands a damaging elbow.
Battur blocks a body shot from OConnor.
OConnor successfully pulls guard.
OConnor striking off his back but it's not causing Battur any problems.
OConnor keeping moving, preventing Battur from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battur being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Battur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OConnor is working an open guard so Battur takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnor closes the distance and pushes Battur back into the cage.
OConnor lands a good knee to the midsection. Battur won't want to take too many of those.
OConnor misses with a punch to the body.
OConnor lands a nice knee to the body.
Battur takes a knee to the side of the body.
OConnor misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OConnor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battur.
OConnor crunches a lovely knee into Battur's ribcage.
OConnor lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from OConnor.
OConnor crunches a lovely knee into Battur's ribcage.
OConnor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OConnor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
OConnor digs a right hand underneath Battur's ribcage. Battur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OConnor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OConnor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Battur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Battur prevents a body shot from OConnor.
OConnor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OConnor obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConnor lands a body punch.
OConnor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
OConnor tries to work over Battur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OConnor tries a body shot but Battur blocks it.
OConnor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OConnor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Battur blocks a body shot from OConnor.
OConnor swings wildly with an uppercut but Battur uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnor scores a nice knee to the body.
OConnor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OConnor jumps guard and drags Battur to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
OConnor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Battur won't allow OConnor to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William OConnor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gantulga Battur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Battur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OConnor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Battur shoots in and drives through. OConnor sprawls well.
OConnor moves into the clinch.
OConnor can't find room to land a body shot as Battur controls the action.
OConnor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OConnor has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Battur is trying to keep an underhook but OConnor manages to get the takedown into half guard.
OConnor is taking a breather. Battur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Battur tries to get to full guard but OConnor has control of the leg.
Battur felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
OConnor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Battur is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battur can do to turn this around?
OConnor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Battur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OConnor controlling the action here.
Battur is trying to control but can't.
OConnor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OConnor is trying to control. Battur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OConnor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Battur on the ground.
Battur is trying to stand back up but OConnor is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OConnor closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OConnor tries to throw a body punch but Battur avoids it by throwing OConnor back against the cage.
Battur takes an elbow to the temple.
Battur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OConnor has him pressed against the cage.
OConnor can't find room to land a body shot as Battur controls the action.
Battur tries to circle away but OConnor has him pinned against the cage.
OConnor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OConnor has Battur pressed against the cage, preventing Battur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OConnor crunches a lovely knee into Battur's ribcage.
OConnor manages to break the clinch.
OConnor gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for OConnor.
OConnor tries to throw a body punch but Battur avoids it by throwing OConnor back against the cage.
OConnor has Battur pressed against the cage, preventing Battur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OConnor misses with a hook to the ribs.
OConnor crunches a lovely knee into Battur's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Gantulga Battur's cut even more.
OConnor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for OConnor.
OConnor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OConnor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OConnor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OConnor tries a body shot but Battur blocks it.
OConnor working Battur over with knees to the body.
OConnor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by OConnor.
OConnor prevents Battur from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from OConnor.
OConnor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
OConnor can't find room to land a body shot as Battur controls the action.
OConnor manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OConnor pulls Battur in close to prevent any damage.
Battur stands up and waves to OConnor to follow him.
OConnor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OConnor wants it to stay on the feet.
OConnor closes the distance and clinches.
William OConnor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OConnor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battur's elbow.
OConnor is working Battur over against the cage.
OConnor misses with a punch to the body.
OConnor can't find room to land a body shot as Battur controls the action.
OConnor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battur's elbow.
OConnor lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William OConnor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gantulga Battur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
OConnor clinches with his opponent.
Battur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Battur blocks a body shot from OConnor.
Battur blocks a body shot from OConnor.
OConnor can't find room to land a body shot as Battur controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OConnor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Battur is trying to break the clinch but OConnor has him pressed against the cage.
Battur has had enough of the clinch but OConnor keeps him there for the moment.
OConnor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Battur is defending well for now.
Battur blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor lands a good knee to the midsection. Battur won't want to take too many of those.
Battur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Battur goes for a takedown attempt but OConnor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OConnor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Battur will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OConnor pulls guard effortlessly.
Battur advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Battur stalls from top position.
Battur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. OConnor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battur trying to control the position but OConnor is working away.
OConnor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Battur.
OConnor holding on.
You can see the frustration on OConnor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
William OConnor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battur trying to control the position but OConnor is working away.
Battur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control OConnor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Battur is trying to get an arm triangle but OConnor is defending well.
Battur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by OConnor, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OConnor parries the strikes from Battur easily there. Battur is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable OConnor to escape.
Battur decides to stand up, so the ref orders OConnor to his feet.
Battur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like William OConnor has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OConnor closes the distance and pushes Battur back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to William OConnor.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OConnor, 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 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William OConnor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ienas Sarandas (ranked 3312 p4p, 5605 weight class) and Big Turk (ranked 414 p4p, 588 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good gas tank |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ienas Sarandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Turk !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarandas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turk counters with a stiff right hand.
Turk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sarandas's head backwards.
Sarandas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sarandas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turk throws out a counter right but Sarandas avoids it with no problem.
Sarandas throws a combination. Turk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sarandas misses with a combination
and Turk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Sarandas. Those never looked like landing.
Turk scores with a sloppy right hand. Sarandas should have avoided that one.
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!
Sarandas swinging wildly here.
Sarandas misses with a few strikes there.
Sarandas throws a right hand that misses
and Turk counters with a nice uppercut.
Ienas Sarandas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarandas misses with a series of wild punches.
Turk throws out a counter right but Sarandas avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarandas misses with a jab to the body
and Turk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sarandas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Turk to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarandas throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Turk counter with a right hand.
Turk scores with a jab to the body.
Turk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice body punch from Turk .
Nice shot lands for Turk .
Turk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sarandas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Sarandas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sarandas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sarandas misses with a combination
and Turk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sarandas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk throws a one two combo.
Turk scores with a one two! Sarandas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 Sarandas is rocked!
Sarandas misses with a double jab
enabling Turk to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Sarandas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarandas throws a right and a left that Turk avoids nicely.
Sarandas seems to have got his legs back now.
Sarandas misses with a wild combination.
Turk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Sarandas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turk digs a good body shot into Sarandas's ribs.
Sarandas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sarandas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Sarandas misses.
Turk connects with a looping right hand.
Sarandas misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarandas misses with a double jab
and Turk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turk with a nice cross.
Turk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turk lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Turk .
Sarandas throws a combination that misses
and Turk counters with a straight right hand.
Sarandas misses with a double jab
and Turk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turk lands with a right hand.
Turk connects with a jab.
Sarandas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turk scores with a nice strike.
Sarandas takes one to the side of the head.
Sarandas fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Sarandas.
Turk lands a right hook to the body.
Sarandas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sarandas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarandas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sarandas misses with a few strikes there.
Sarandas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turk .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Turk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sarandas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turk was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarandas.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sarandas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Turk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sarandas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sarandas misses with the combination.
Turk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sarandas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sarandas throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Turk to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarandas walks into a left hand.
Turk cracks Sarandas with an open hand slap.
Turk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarandas.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Turk there.
Jab from Turk .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarandas throws a combination that misses
and Sarandas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarandas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turk clobbers Sarandas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sarandas misses with a body punch
and Turk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sarandas's head backwards.
Turk lands with an uppercut that bounces Sarandas off the cage and back into range.
Turk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sarandas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Turk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sarandas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sarandas throws a combination that misses
and Turk scores with a counter punch that sends Sarandas to the canvas! Turk smells blood - he's punishing Sarandas with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sarandas has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Turk !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Fellatio (ranked 3382 p4p, 3889 weight class) and Alibek Mamedov (ranked 332 p4p, 372 weight class). Fellatio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Relax, Frankie goes to Hollywood . Mamedov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. АИГЕЛ — Татар&# kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Frankie Fellatio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Fellatio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alibek Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellatio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
An inside leg kick lands from Mamedov.
A swing and a miss from Mamedov.
Mamedov throws a looping overhand right but Fellatio ducks down to avoid it.
Fellatio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fellatio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamedov misses with a left hand
and Fellatio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fellatio counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Mamedov.
Mamedov looks to throw the jab but Fellatio is out of range.
Fellatio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Fellatio misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellatio throws a right and a left that Mamedov avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Fellatio.
A big left from Mamedov misses.
Fellatio is looking to counter punch.
Mamedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fellatio. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamedov throws a head kick but Fellatio moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamedov is looking to slow Fellatio down with leg kicks.
Mamedov connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Mamedov.
Mamedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Mamedov throws a one two combo.
Fellatio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mamedov 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.
Mamedov scores with a jab. Fellatio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mamedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Fellatio counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fellatio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mamedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamedov scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellatio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Fellatio misses its intended target.
Mamedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fellatio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Mamedov misses.
Fellatio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamedov is fending him off so far but Fellatio persists. Nope, Mamedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fellatio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamedov misses with a few strikes there.
Mamedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mamedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fellatio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fellatio throws a body punch but Mamedov moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mamedov.
Fellatio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mamedov looks to throw the jab but Fellatio is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov dodges the punch combination from Fellatio.
Mamedov throws a front kick aimed at Fellatio's knee but Fellatio avoids it well.
Fellatio tries to move into range but Mamedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mamedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mamedov.
Fellatio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fellatio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Fellatio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fellatio in his tracks.
Fellatio drops his hands momentarily and Mamedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fellatio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fellatio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Fellatio.
An attempted straight right counter from Fellatio misses the target.
Fellatio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamedov loads up on a big right hand but Fellatio slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fellatio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fellatio tries to move into range but Mamedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fellatio misses the body punch
and Mamedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mamedov swings widly with a right hand
and Fellatio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Fellatio blocks the leg kick.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alibek Mamedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mamedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fellatio connects with a right hand. Mamedov shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Mamedov.
Fellatio dodges the punch combination from Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a low kick.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Fellatio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fellatio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mamedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mamedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fellatio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellatio shoots and misses
and Fellatio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alibek Mamedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fellatio throws the left hand but Mamedov avoids the punch easily.
Mamedov throws out a counter right but Fellatio avoids it with no problem.
Fellatio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Mamedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fellatio shoots for a double leg takedown but Mamedov sprawls well. He's pushed Fellatio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fellatio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamedov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fellatio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mamedov scores with a hook.
Fellatio loads up on a big right hand but Mamedov slips the punch.
Mamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fellatio is looking to counter punch.
Alibek Mamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Mamedov.
A nice leg kick from Mamedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamedov throws a looping overhand right but Fellatio ducks down to avoid it.
Fellatio lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Mamedov.
Frankie Fellatio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Fellatio's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellatio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mamedov is able to avoid easily.
Mamedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fellatio.
Mamedov connects with a crisp jab.
Alibek Mamedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fellatio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mamedov.
Mamedov throws a head kick that misses.
Fellatio moves away from the strike by Mamedov.
It looked like Fellatio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mamedov throws a sloppy head kick and Fellatio moves out of range easily.
A cross from Mamedov lands.
A punch combination from Mamedov misses.
Fellatio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamedov misses with a head kick.
Mamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Fellatio finds it's way through Mamedov's defenses.
Mamedov throws an off balance right hand
and Fellatio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fellatio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is looking to regain half guard here but Fellatio keeps moving and retains side control.
Fellatio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fellatio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mamedov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fellatio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Mamedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mamedov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fellatio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mamedov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fellatio's guard! Nice work there by Mamedov!
Fellatio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mamedov passes into half guard.
Mamedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fellatio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alibek Mamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Fellatio misses the shot to the body.
Mamedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fellatio.
Mamedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fellatio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mamedov throws a hook but Fellatio avoids it easily.
Mamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fellatio.
Fellatio throws the left hand but Mamedov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellatio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mamedov counter with a right hand.
Mamedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mamedov throws a looping overhand right but Fellatio ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Mamedov. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellatio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mamedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamedov throws a looping overhand right but Fellatio ducks down to avoid it.
Fellatio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mamedov connects with a jab.
Fellatio throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fellatio's hands.
Mamedov scores with the left hand. Fellatio knows he should have avoided that one.
Fellatio 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.
Fellatio wants to slow Mamedov down by chopping away at his legs.
Mamedov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Fellatio misses the target.
That kick from Mamedov tenderised Fellatio's leg. Fellatio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mamedov misses with a left hand
and Fellatio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fellatio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick lands for Mamedov.
Fellatio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fellatio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mamedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fellatio is out of range and Mamedov settles back down.
Fellatio misses the shot to the body.
Mamedov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fellatio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamedov slips a jab and a cross from Fellatio.
Fellatio drops his hands momentarily and Mamedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamedov connects with a crisp jab.
Fellatio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Fellatio's head.
Fellatio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mamedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Fellatio dodges the punch combination from Mamedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Mamedov misses.
Fellatio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fellatio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mamedov feints a jab promting Fellatio to slip. Mamedov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fellatio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mamedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fellatio.
Fellatio shoots in for a takedown but Mamedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mamedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fellatio momentarily.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fellatio.
Fellatio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fellatio.
A little jabbing left from Mamedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamedov lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellatio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamedov is staying active underneath Fellatio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fellatio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mamedov to regain full guard.
Fellatio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frankie Fellatio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamedov trying to control the position here.
Mamedov is continuing to stall.
Fellatio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alibek Mamedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mamedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alibek Mamedov!
Alibek Mamedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tourn Champ (ranked 2438 p4p, 6000 weight class) and Pengworm The Merciless (ranked 320 p4p, 619 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tourn Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pengworm The Merciless!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Merciless lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Champ circles away quickly and effectively.
The Merciless misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Merciless scores with a three punch combo!
Champ clinches up with The Merciless and pushes him back against the cage.
Champ pulls guard.
Champ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champ is looking for a triangle but The Merciless pushes his legs off easily.
Champ working for a triangle but The Merciless defends it easily.
The Merciless wants to stand but Champ is controlling his posture from full guard.
Champ had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Merciless defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ has his foot on The Merciless's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Merciless works his way back into a safe position though.
The Merciless must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Champ is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Merciless defends well.
The Merciless is looking to stand up but Champ won't let him.
The Merciless preventing the sweep.
The Merciless stands and steps away. Champ gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Champ looks to land a combination but The Merciless avoids it well.
The Merciless throws a right hand that Champ ducks under and follows up with a left that Champ also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Merciless swinging wildly here.
The Merciless tries to close the distance and clinch up but Champ swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Merciless uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Champ.
The Merciless throws a series of punches but Champ moves out of range.
The Merciless looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Champ!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Champ tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Merciless wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Champ manages to get back to half guard.
The Merciless tries to stand but can't do so whilst Champ controls his leg.
Champ is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Merciless's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Merciless's back!
The Merciless defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! The Merciless taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tourn Champ!
Tourn Champ decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Sullivan (ranked 1879 p4p, 3688 weight class) and Slomo Rosensteiner (ranked 219 p4p, 353 weight class). Sullivan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slomo Rosensteiner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosensteiner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rosensteiner misses with a takedown
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Sullivan finds it's way through Rosensteiner's defenses.
Sullivan digs a good hook to Rosensteiner's body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sullivan - that will leave a mark!
Sullivan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rosensteiner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sullivan drops Rosensteiner with a naaaaasty hook - Rosensteiner is in real trouble here! Sullivan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Sullivan!
In his post fight interview, Danny Sullivan 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 Chakree Somchai (ranked 1578 p4p, 2043 weight class) and Danny Chapman (ranked 189 p4p, 239 weight class). Danny Chapman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chakree Somchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somchai lands a two punch combo.
Somchai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Somchai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chapman. Chapman obviously looking to wear him down.
Chapman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Somchai misses with a left hand
and Chapman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Somchai.
Somchai moves in looking to clinch but Chapman pushes him off.
Somchai throws a leg kick
and Chapman counters with a straight right hand.
Chapman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somchai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chapman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somchai misses with a straight right.
Somchai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chapman circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapman looks to score with a jab to the body but Somchai is just out of range.
Somchai clinches.
Somchai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chapman moves out of range as Somchai strikes.
Chapman lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai wants to clinch but Chapman slips to the side
letting Chapman counter with a right hand.
Somchai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chapman throws out a counter right but Somchai avoids it with no problem.
Chapman misses with a leg kick.
Somchai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chapman. That one must have hurt.
Chapman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chapman throws a low kick, looking for Somchai's leg but Somchai calmly moves out of range.
Somchai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chapman misses with a kick to the body.
Chapman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses.
Somchai moves into the clinch successfully.
Chapman pulls guard effortlessly.
Chapman wants to hit a sweep here but Somchai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chapman there!
Somchai controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Somchai wants to get back to his feet.
Chapman trying to hold on to Somchai's head to control him but Somchai postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somchai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman tries to get to full guard but Somchai has control of the leg.
Chapman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Somchai is working away from the top position though.
Somchai controlling the action here.
Chapman gets back to full guard.
Chapman has his hands on Somchai's head, controlling the position.
Chapman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Somchai tries to free his leg and advance position but Chapman is retaining full guard.
Chapman wants to sweep but no luck.
Chapman seems keen to control Somchai's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Somchai looks to throw the jab but Chapman is out of range.
Somchai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somchai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chapman checks a leg kick.
Chakree Somchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somchai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chapman misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Somchai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chapman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Somchai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chapman moves out of range as Somchai throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Chapman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Somchai blocks a leg kick.
Somchai lands a nice shot that snaps Chapman's head back.
Somchai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Somchai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chapman.
Somchai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Somchai throws a low kick but Chapman avoids it.
Somchai cracks Chapman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Somchai blocks a low kick nicely.
Chapman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chapman scores with a hook to the body. Somchai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai throws a hook to the side of Chapman's head but Chapman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chapman! But no joy.
Somchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somchai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chapman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chapman scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman lands a right hook to the body.
Chapman throws a push kick but Somchai slaps the foot to one side.
Somchai misses with a kick to the body.
Danny Chapman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Somchai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chapman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chapman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Chapman as he checks the leg kick.
Somchai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chapman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chapman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Somchai. Somchai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chapman scores with a hook to the body. Somchai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Somchai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chapman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chapman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Somchai is able to avoid easily.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Somchai.
Donk. Chapman catches Somchai right on the button with a cross.
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!
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Somchai.
Somchai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chapman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Somchai throws a hook but Chapman avoids it easily.
Chapman moves out of range of the body kick.
Somchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Chapman circles away.
Somchai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chapman cracks a nice hook into Somchai's ribs.
Chapman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Donk. Chapman catches Somchai right on the button with a cross.
Somchai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapman scores with a jab to the body.
Somchai misses with an uppercut
and Chapman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somchai walks into a straight right hand from Chapman.
Somchai tries to clinch but Chapman moves out of range.
Chapman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chapman throws a leg kick which misses Somchai's front leg but catches the back leg as Somchai tries to avoid it.
A big left from Chapman misses.
Somchai loads up on a big right hand but Chapman slips the punch.
Chapman swats away the attempt to clinch by Somchai.
Chapman throws out a counter right but Somchai avoids it with no problem.
Chapman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Somchai throwing a counter right hand but Chapman manages to avoid it.
Somchai throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Chapman to counter with a crisp jab.
Chapman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chapman thuds a left hand into Somchai's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Somchai slips under a jab from Chapman.
Chapman moves out of range of the leg kick from Somchai.
Somchai moves into the clinch.
Chapman looking to slow down the pace here.
Chapman throws a head punch that misses.
Chapman lands with a light punch inside.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chapman trying to control the position but instead, Somchai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chapman into the cage.
A short right from Chapman on the inside.
Chapman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Somchai to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Chapman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chapman misses with an uppercut.
Somchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chapman's sensitive parts.
Good work by Somchai as he checks the leg kick.
Chapman looks to score with a jab to the body but Somchai is just out of range.
Chapman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chapman avoids the head kick by Somchai.
Chapman misses with a straight right.
Chapman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Somchai in his tracks.
Chapman looks to score with a jab to the body but Somchai is just out of range.
Somchai misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Somchai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chapman scrambles back to his feet.
Chapman swings for the body but Somchai moves out of range.
Chapman throws a low kick but Somchai avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai checks the leg kick.
Somchai throws out a leg kick but Chapman moves out of range and Somchai only half commits.
Somchai throws a body kick that misses.
Chapman avoids the head kick by Somchai.
Chapman lands a glancing blow to the side of Somchai's head.
Somchai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left and a right from Somchai both land. Nice combination.
Somchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Somchai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Somchai has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chapman fails to land.
Somchai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chapman backwards.
Chapman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Somchai lands a shot to the body.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Somchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chapman's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Somchai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Somchai breaks the clinch.
Somchai tries to score with a low kick but Chapman moves his leg out of the way.
Chapman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Somchai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chapman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chapman misses with a low kick.
Somchai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chapman lands a glancing blow to the side of Somchai's head.
Somchai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chapman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Somchai darts in trying to clinch
enabling Chapman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chapman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Somchai's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chapman.
Somchai tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Chapman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Somchai misses the target.
Somchai checks a leg kick.
Chakree Somchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somchai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Somchai clinches up with Chapman and pushes him back against the cage.
Chapman avoids the elbow strike from Somchai, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chapman.
Somchai breaks the clinch.
Chapman misses with a straight left.
Chapman lands a glancing blow to the side of Somchai's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Somchai.
Chapman looks to land a right hand but Somchai moved out of range.
Somchai throws a head kick but Chapman moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somchai misses with the body kick
and Chapman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Somchai.
A little jabbing left from Chapman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Somchai throws an off balance right hand
enabling Chapman to counter with a crisp jab.
Somchai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Chapman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Somchai throws a lazy uppercut
and Chapman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chapman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Somchai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chapman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Somchai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Chapman.
I've got Chapman 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Chapman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Danny Chapman thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Escobar (ranked 1988 p4p, 4261 weight class) and Tom Skelton (ranked 268 p4p, 519 weight class). Skelton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 3 9 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tom Skelton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dante Escobar'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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Skelton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skelton clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Escobar pulls guard.
Skelton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Escobar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Skelton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Escobar pulls down on the head and he's put Skelton to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dante Escobar!
A less than humble Dante Escobar 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 2103 p4p, 2219 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 291 p4p, 305 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schrute instigates a clinch.
Schrute lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
Schrute tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Averescu avoids it.
Schrute has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Schrute wants a takedown.
Schrute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schrute throws a head punch that misses.
Averescu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Averescu stops a takedown attempt from Schrute.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Schrute. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
Schrute prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Schrute throws a head punch that misses.
Schrute is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Averescu is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Averescu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schrute goes for a takedown attempt but Averescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schrute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Schrute moves away and avoids it.
Schrute tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Averescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Averescu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schrute takes the fight into the clinch.
Schrute tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Averescu avoids it.
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schrute tries to clinch but Averescu moves away
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Schrute takes the fight into the clinch.
Schrute prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Averescu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Averescu prevents the takedown attempt.
Schrute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Averescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schrute.
Averescu told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Averescu blocking some punches.
Averescu is trying to break free.
Averescu is trying to push Schrute away but Schrute has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schrute working aggressively here.
I was talking to Schrute's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Schrute misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Averescu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schrute blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schrute has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Averescu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schrute misses with a punch on the inside.
Schrute lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu avoiding damage as Schrute throws knees to the body.
Schrute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schrute keeps control of Averescu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Averescu is trying to break free.
Schrute misses with a punch on the inside.
Averescu stalling in the clinch.
Schrute is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schrute lands a shoulder strike.
Schrute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Schrute is working for takedown but Averescu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Averescu blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schrute.
Schrute tries to clinch but Averescu is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Averescu. Beautiful body shot.
Schrute throws a left and a right that both miss
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schrute moves into the clinch successfully.
Averescu blocking some punches.
Averescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schrute's elbow.
Schrute is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Averescu fails to land.
Schrute working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu is trying to break free.
Schrute has Averescu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Averescu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Averescu avoiding damage as Schrute throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwight Schrute will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schrute darts in trying to clinch
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schrute scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schrute is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schrute connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Averescu 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.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Schrute is just out of range.
Schrute misses with a shot to the body
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Schrute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu lands a nice shot that snaps Schrute's head back.
Schrute tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Schrute misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schrute wants to clinch but Averescu slips to the side
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schrute is looking to clinch but Averescu is avoiding it.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Schrute avoids it with no problem.
Schrute fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schrute throws a hook to the side of Averescu's head but Averescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Averescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Schrute closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Schrute is looking to clinch but Averescu is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schrute looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schrute misses with a lunging right hand
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Schrute lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schrute tries to clinch but Averescu moves out of range.
Schrute moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Schrute scores with a shot to the body.
Schrute throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Schrute defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Schrute throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Schrute.
Schrute jabs Averescu right on the nose. Averescu blinks but takes it well.
Schrute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Schrute fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schrute misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute looks to clinch
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
Schrute walks into a left hand.
Schrute tries to clinch up but Averescu circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schrute throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Schrute tries to clinch up
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schrute tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Averescu works the jab nicely.
Schrute moves into the clinch successfully.
Averescu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schrute.
Schrute softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu tries a knee to the head but Schrute blocks it.
Averescu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schrute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Averescu gets underhooks to prevent Schrute's takedown attempt.
Averescu blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Averescu.
Schrute tries to land knees in the clinch but Averescu avoids the damage to the body.
Schrute has a couple of punches blocked by Averescu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu is looking to break free of the clinch but Schrute has double underhooks.
Schrute misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Averescu.
Averescu stops a takedown attempt from Schrute.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Averescu cracks a nice hook into Schrute's ribs.
Averescu misses the jab.
Schrute tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schrute is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Averescu throws a body punch but Schrute moves out of range.
Averescu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Schrute tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schrute misses with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schrute blocks a jab.
Schrute misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schrute.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Schrute counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Averescu lands a head shot.
Schrute throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schrute was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Schrute swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schrute tries to clinch but Averescu is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Averescu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schrute doesn't manage to clinch there - Averescu circles away.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averescu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Averescu tries to keep at a distance but Schrute has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schrute goes for a takedown attempt but Averescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schrute tries to clinch
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schrute wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schrute was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Schrute moves into range and clinches up with Averescu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu is trying to push Schrute away but Schrute has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Schrute is controlling him.
Schrute goes for a takedown attempt but Averescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Averescu keeps the fight on the outside.
Schrute's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Averescu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schrute scrambles back to his feet.
Schrute closes the distance but Averescu moves to the side
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schrute throws a right hand that misses
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Averescu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schrute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Schrute tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Averescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schrute tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Averescu tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schrute throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Schrute misses with a right hand
and Schrute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schrute works Averescu's body with a nice hook.
Schrute closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schrute tries to close the distance and clinch but Averescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schrute looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Averescu misses with a body shot.
Averescu dodges the punch combination from Schrute.
Schrute tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schrute walks into a jab.
Schrute misses with a lunging right hand
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Schrute does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Schrute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schrute misses with a left hand
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
Schrute looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Averescu scores with a jab to the body.
Schrute moves in looking to clinch but Averescu pushes him off.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schrute.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Schrute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schrute tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schrute scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Averescu doesn't seem bothered though.
Schrute moves in looking to clinch but Averescu pushes him off.
Averescu cracks Schrute with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schrute fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schrute looks to clinch
and Averescu counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Averescu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Averescu 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 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dan Averescu!
After the fight, Dan Averescu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Issac Vernon (ranked 1667 p4p, 1094 weight class) and Jamal Adams (ranked 198 p4p, 124 weight class). Jamal Adams has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Issac Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Adams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams misses the jab.
Vernon throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vernon.
Vernon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good shot there by Vernon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vernon sprawls well. Vernon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Issac Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vernon.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Vernon's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vernon.
Adams goes for a double leg but Vernon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vernon continues to drive forward.
Issac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Adams.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vernon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vernon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vernon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adams back to the cage. Vernon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vernon stuffs the takedown attempt from Adams. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Vernon misses the target.
Adams misses with a hook to the body
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vernon sprawls well. Vernon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Vernon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vernon clinches with his opponent.
Vernon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vernon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon avoiding damage.
Vernon is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams tightens his grip and picks Vernon up, before dumping him to the ground. Vernon manages to land in guard.
Adams stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Vernon throws up his legs and catches Adams in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Adams tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Vernon! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Issac Vernon!
During a confident post fight interview, Issac Vernon 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corona Virus (ranked 1433 p4p, 684 weight class) and Liam Ghambe (ranked 57 p4p, 25 weight class). Liam Ghambe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corona Virus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Ghambe!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Virus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ghambe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virus misses with a shot to the body
and Ghambe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Virus misses with a body shot.
Virus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghambe.
Ghambe scores with a body shot.
Virus misses the body punch
and Ghambe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghambe misses with a hook. Virus ducked under it nicely.
Virus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghambe.
Virus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghambe connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Virus.
A punch lands to the side of Virus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Virus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ghambe! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambe connects with a body shot that sends Virus's belly button to the back.
Virus misses with a looping right.
Ghambe digs a good body shot into Virus's ribs.
Ghambe looks to land a right hand but Virus moved out of range.
Virus throws the left hand but Ghambe avoids the punch easily.
Virus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Virus slips a straight right by Ghambe.
Ghambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Virus, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Ghambe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe tries a body shot but Virus blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe tries to throw a body punch but Virus avoids it by throwing Ghambe back against the cage.
Virus lands with a short shot to the head.
Virus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virus prevents a body shot from Ghambe.
Ghambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virus tries a body shot but Ghambe blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Virus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Virus fails to land.
Ghambe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Virus can't find room to land a body shot as Ghambe controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Virus.
It looks like Liam Ghambe has been cut.
Virus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ghambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virus digs a right hand underneath Ghambe's ribcage. Ghambe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Virus lands an uppercut.
Virus can't find room to land a body shot as Ghambe controls the action.
Nice body punch from Virus - that landed with a thud.
Ghambe looks winded!
A short right from Virus on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Virus lands a left hand.
A short left from Virus.
Ghambe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Virus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virus.
Virus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghambes head.
Virus working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghambe.
Virus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghambes head.
Virus lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.
Virus lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe has a couple of punches blocked by Virus.
Virus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ghambe misses with a punch to the body.
Ghambe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virus's elbow.
Virus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghambe lands a left hand.
Virus misses with the head strike.
Ghambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virus scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
Ghambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe presses Virus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Virus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corona Virus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Virus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ghambe is looking to clinch.
Ghambe misses with a wild body shot.
Virus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Virus thuds a left hand into Ghambe's body.
Virus scores with a punch to the head.
Ghambe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Virus cracks Ghambe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Virus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ghambe to stand back up!
 Ghambe is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virus closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ghambe out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus retains his super heavyweight title!
Corona Virus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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