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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Android Nineteen (ranked 4089 p4p, 5890 weight class) and Jett Gardner (ranked 153 p4p, 175 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Nineteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jett Gardner !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nineteen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gardner pulls his head out easily.
Nineteen trying to control here.
Nineteen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gardner seems to be looking for submissions.
Gardner wants to pass the guard but Nineteen is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nineteen looking for submissions off his back.
Nineteen trying to control but Gardner postures up.
Gardner lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner slips a nice elbow through Nineteen's hands, connecting with Nineteen's forehead.
Nineteen actively working from the bottom here.
Gardner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nineteen trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nineteen tries to roll over but Gardner keeps him under control.
Nineteen is trying to maintain the position but Gardner is very close to passing his half guard.
Nineteen controlling the position well.
Gardner controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner blocks a head kick by Nineteen.
Nineteen shoots in and drives through. Gardner sprawls well.
Nineteen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gardner looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardner , not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gardner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nineteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardner told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nineteen looking to sit in guard and control but Gardner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gardner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nineteen controls Gardner momentarily but Gardner frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nineteen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nineteen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nineteen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nineteen working a defensive guard here.
Gardner 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Gardner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gardner throws a body kick that misses
and Nineteen counters with a shoot takedown. Gardner fights it but they end up in guard.
Nineteen trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Nineteen looking to pass the guard.
Nineteen trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Nineteen throws a big elbow that misses.
Gardner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nineteen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nineteen postures up.
Nineteen looking to sit in guard and control but Gardner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nineteen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nineteen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gardner is aware though and is defending well.
Nineteen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gardner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gardner is working Nineteen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nineteen controls Gardner momentarily but Gardner frees himself.
Nineteen is really struggling to control Gardner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gardner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner landing with the ground and pound.
Nineteen trying to control the position.
Nineteen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gardner is sitting in close to Nineteen's body. Nineteen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gardner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gardner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nineteen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Android Nineteen!
Android Nineteen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Stillwell (ranked 5235 p4p, 3859 weight class) and Pippo Chiappe (ranked 511 p4p, 412 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stillwell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Burning Heart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Stillwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pippo Chiappe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiappe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stillwell!
Stillwell tries to buck Chiappe off but Chiappe is having none of it.
Chiappe controlling from side mount.
Stillwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chiappe off and has taken his back!
Chiappe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiappe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stillwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chiappe on the ground.
Stillwell cracks Chiappe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stillwell with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiappe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stillwell with the ground and pound from mount.
Chiappe wants to control but Stillwell is having none of it.
Stillwell trying to control but Chiappe is having none of it.
Stillwell raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiappe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stillwell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stillwell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chiappe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stillwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chiappe manages to get to full guard.
Stillwell lands a couple of digs.
Stillwell postures up.
Chiappe is looking for a triangle but Stillwell pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chiappe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stillwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at Special Ops N7 Training inform us that Chiappe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stillwell is in close to Chiappe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stillwell stands up over Chiappe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stillwell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stillwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chiappe's head.
Stillwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stillwell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stillwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiappe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiappe looking to control.
Stillwell wants to control from the top but Chiappe keeps moving.
Chiappe has his foot on Stillwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stillwell works his way back into a safe position though.
Stillwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stillwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chiappe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stillwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stillwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stillwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stillwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chiappe's head.
Stillwell lands a couple of digs.
Chiappe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stillwell is aware though and is defending well.
Chiappe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stillwell is aware though and is defending well.
Stillwell postures up and lands a big shot to Chiappe's brow.
Chiappe trying to keep a closed guard but Stillwell is proving a slippery customer.
Stillwell scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell scoring with some ground and pound.
Chiappe is looking for a triangle but Stillwell pushes his legs off easily.
Stillwell landing some decent shots from guard.
Chiappe wants to sweep but no luck.
Stillwell lands a couple of elbows.
Stillwell cracks Chiappe with a solid left hand.
Stillwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiappe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stillwell is looking to pass into half guard but Chiappe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chiappe is in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stillwell trying to keep a closed guard but Chiappe is proving a slippery customer.
Chiappe is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Stillwell wants to sweep here but Chiappe controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stillwell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chiappe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stillwell attempts a counter takedown but Chiappe avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Chiappe. No joy for Stillwell on that attempt.
Chiappe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stillwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chiappe pinned against the cage. Chiappe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stillwell gets a double leg takedown into Chiappe's guard.
Chiappe has his hands on Stillwell's head, controlling the position.
Stillwell trying to move into half guard but instead Chiappe has managed to sweep!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chiappe looking for submissions off his back.
Stillwell working Chiappe over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stillwell lands strikes from half guard.
Chiappe is pressing down on Stillwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stillwell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stillwell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chiappe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stillwell with a nice head shot there.
Stillwell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stillwell is working Chiappe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stillwell with a nice head shot there.
Chiappe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stillwell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stillwell postures up and lands a big shot to Chiappe's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stillwell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chiappe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stillwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stillwell lands a couple of digs.
Stillwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chiappe can do to turn this around?
Stillwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chiappe looking for a guillotine here but Stillwell defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stillwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stillwell working some strikes from top position.
Chiappe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stillwell defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stillwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stillwell looking to pass the guard.
Jason Stillwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stillwell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chiappe dives on top into guard.
Chiappe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chiappe stopping the sweep attempt from Stillwell.
Stillwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stillwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chiappe is fighting to break Stillwell's control of his arms but Stillwell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiappe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chiappe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chiappe passes Stillwell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chiappe prevents Stillwell from improving his position.
Chiappe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stillwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stillwell lands with a few short shots to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stillwell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stillwell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chiappe sprawls well initially but Stillwell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chiappe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stillwell works over Chiappe with some ground and pound from guard.
Stillwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chiappe's head.
Chiappe is trying to keep Stillwell in close.
Chiappe working for a triangle but Stillwell defends it easily.
Stillwell is pushing down on Chiappe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chiappe is fighting to maintain full guard but Stillwell has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiappe looking for submissions off his back.
Stillwell is looking for a kimura but Chiappe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stillwell to get the leverage.
Stillwell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiappe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stillwell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stillwell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stillwell landing some decent shots from guard.
Stillwell is working Chiappe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stillwell stopping the sweep attempt from Chiappe.
Chiappe has momentary wrist control but Stillwell slips an elbow through the middle.
Chiappe working for a triangle but Stillwell defends it easily.
Chiappe working for a triangle but Stillwell defends it easily.
Chiappe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stillwell stopping the sweep attempt from Chiappe.
Pippo Chiappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell postures up.
Stillwell scoring with some ground and pound.
Stillwell with a nice head shot there.
Stillwell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stillwell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chiappe's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stillwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stillwell postures up and lands a big shot to Chiappe's brow.
Stillwell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stillwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chiappe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stillwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stillwell is in close to Chiappe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell is pushing down on Chiappe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chiappe is fighting to maintain full guard but Stillwell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stillwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stillwell drops an elbow to the side of Chiappe's head.
Stillwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chiappe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stillwell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chiappe trying to control from the bottom.
Stillwell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stillwell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chiappe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stillwell scores with a couple of nice shots.
 Chiappe is rocked!
Stillwell trying to mount his opponent but Chiappe defends it.
Stillwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiappe keeps working.
Chiappe wants to improve his position but Stillwell is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell working the head and body with strikes.
Stillwell slips a nice elbow through Chiappe's hands, connecting with Chiappe's forehead.
Chiappe is still in real trouble! Can Stillwell finish him?
Chiappe taking some punishment here, with Stillwell in his half guard.
Chiappe is looking to control Stillwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chiappe avoid being mounted?
Stillwell is keen to just control but Chiappe is a slippery customer.
Chiappe tries to roll over but Stillwell keeps him under control.
Chiappe seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stillwell slips a nice elbow through Chiappe's hands, connecting with Chiappe's forehead.
Stillwell is just content to waste time from the top position. Chiappe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jason Stillwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiappe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stillwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stillwell chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Stillwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stillwell, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Stillwell!
Jason Stillwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Pippo Chiappe had this to say: 'I just- I'm sorry guys, I trained really hard for this. I just wasn't the best guy in the octagon today. Stone is a hell of a fighter and I wish him the best'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 4080 p4p, 3677 weight class) and Reggie Barnes (ranked 476 p4p, 440 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reggie Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes throws a head kick but Winchester moves out of range.
Barnes throws a head kick but Winchester moves out of range.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winchester.
Winchester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Winchester's ribs.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Winchester is out of range.
Winchester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winchester.
Winchester throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winchester throws a one two combo.
Winchester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winchester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winchester on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Winchester throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Winchester misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes has Winchester up against the cage in a clinch.
Winchester is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester breaks from the clinch.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winchester.
Winchester scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Winchester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes tries to counter with a clinch but Winchester shakes him off and moves away.
Winchester connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes is rocked!
Winchester lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Barnes out cold! Barnes is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dean Winchester!
Dean Winchester tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Punch McDermott (ranked 3440 p4p, 3683 weight class) and Kyle Durston (ranked 420 p4p, 442 weight class). McDermott comes to the cage accompanied by Drunk In Love. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kyle Durston enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Punch McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyle Durston!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durston, pushing him back against the cage.
McDermott cracks Durston with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from McDermott.
McDermott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Durston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durston throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDermott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durston on the side of the head.
McDermott shoots for a double leg takedown but Durston sprawls well. He's pushed McDermott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDermott clinches with his opponent.
McDermott lands with a right to the head.
McDermott content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Durston gets underhooks to prevent McDermott's takedown attempt.
Durston tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDermott is pressed up against the cage. Durston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDermott down to the mat. McDermott avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Punch McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermott connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durston. Durston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDermott sprawls well. McDermott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durston gets slowly back to his feet.
McDermott seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Punch McDermott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Durston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott looks for a takedown but Durston sprawls well.
McDermott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDermott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
McDermott lands a really nice looking cross but Durston seems unphased.
McDermott's corner calls for a 1-2. McDermott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Durston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDermott finds it's way round the side to connect with Durston's head.
McDermott lands a slapping body shot.
McDermott lands a nice looking body shot.
Durston takes one to the chin there.
McDermott punishes Durston's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDermott scores with a body shot.
McDermott circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDermott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durston doesn't seem bothered though.
Durston looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durston misses with a takedown attempt - McDermott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDermott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durston.
McDermott is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durston takes one to the side of the head.
McDermott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durston on the side of the head.
McDermott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDermott lands a jab.
McDermott slips a jab and a cross from Durston.
Durston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Durston is rocked!
McDermott moves into the clinch.
McDermott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDermott looking for a takedown.
Durston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Durston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDermott after a bit of a struggle.
McDermott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDermott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durston looking to stall.
McDermott lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Durston wants to stall.
McDermott works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Durston is wriggling around but McDermott manages to pass to half guard.
McDermott stands up out of the half guard.
Nice body punch from McDermott.
Durston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott gets a clinch.
Durston goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDermott prevents it.
McDermott has Durston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Durston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDermott lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott lands a hook that snaps the head of Durston backwards.
McDermott lands with a light punch inside.
McDermott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDermott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDermott works on Durston's body with a couple of short punches.
McDermott lands with a short shot to the head.
McDermott is pushing Durston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDermott lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Punch McDermott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McDermott with a hook.
McDermott scores with a sloppy right hand. Durston should have avoided that one.
Durston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durston walks into a jab.
Durston is still on wobbly legs! Can McDermott finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for McDermott.
McDermott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durston seems to have recovered his senses.
McDermott clinches up against the cage.
McDermott leaning his opponent against the cage.
McDermott lands a hook that snaps the head of Durston backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDermott.
McDermott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from McDermott.
McDermott wants a takedown.
McDermott wants to take the fight to the mat but Durston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durston is trying to pull guard but McDermott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McDermott pushes Durston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDermott is struggling to control the position.
McDermott leaning against his opponent.
McDermott's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McDermott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durston is looking for a takedown.
McDermott's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McDermott has Durston pressed against the cage.
McDermott seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Punch McDermott.
No luck for Durston with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durston under the eye.
McDermott closes the distance and clinches.
McDermott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durston can do to turn this around?
Durston successfully pulls guard.
Durston is breathing heavily.
Durston controls McDermott momentarily but McDermott frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durston is on top in guard.
Durston trying to control but McDermott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDermott manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by McDermott.
Durston doesn't manage to clinch there - McDermott circles away.
Durston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDermott is fending him off so far but Durston persists. Nope, McDermott circles away and we're back to standing.
McDermott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt.
Durston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDermott with a jab.
McDermott lands the left hand.
McDermott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durston drops his hands momentarily and McDermott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott cracks Durston with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Durston looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McDermott finish him?
McDermott drops Durston with a huge uppercut! Durston drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McDermott is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punch McDermott!
Punch McDermott very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khizri Aliyev (ranked 3912 p4p, 2934 weight class) and Roman Hahn (ranked 417 p4p, 336 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khizri Aliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Hahn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev misses with a looping left.
Hahn throws a nice looking combination but Aliyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aliyev has a takedown stuffed.
Aliyev swings for the body but Hahn moves out of range.
Aliyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aliyev fails with the takedown
and Hahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Hahn. Those never looked like landing.
Aliyev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hahn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aliyev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aliyev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hahn 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.
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!
Aliyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hahn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hahn duly obliges.
 It looks like Khizri Aliyev has been cut.
Hahn jabs Aliyev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aliyev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hahn's hands.
Hahn slips under a jab.
Hahn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oooooh!!! Hahn has knocked Aliyev down with a huge combo! Hahn steps away and waves a wobbly Aliyev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Aliyev is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Hahn ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Aliyev clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Hahn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rory Schafer (ranked 2435 p4p, 3398 weight class) and Za Beast (ranked 308 p4p, 409 weight class). Schafer comes to the cage accompanied by Survival of the Fittest - Mobb Deep. The key to victory for Rory Schafer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Schafer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Za Beast!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beast shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schafer scores with a punch to the head.
We've been told by Schafer's head coaches at Iron Sharpens Iron that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schafer cracks Beast with an open hand slap.
Schafer throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range.
Schafer thuds his shin into the meat of Beast's side.
Beast closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schafer to the mat! Schafer manages to get full guard.
Beast looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schafer is controlling Beast's posture.
Beast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schafer keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Beast is in close to Schafer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beast slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Beast wants to control from the top but Schafer keeps moving.
Beast throwing strikes from guard but Schafer blocks nicely.
Beast is fighting to break Schafer's control of his arms but Schafer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schafer keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schafer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beast slips a straight right by Schafer.
Schafer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beast wants to clinch up but Schafer keeps it at a distance.
Beast tries to clinch up but Schafer circles away and keeps his distance.
Schafer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beast closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schafer's guard.
Beast has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schafer managing to control the position.
Beast postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schafer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beast postures up.
Beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schafer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beast advances position into side control!
Schafer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beast's best efforts.
Schafer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schafer keeps working.
Schafer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Beast.
Beast winds up and cracks Schafer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beast seems to be looking for submissions.
Schafer trying to control from the bottom.
Beast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schafer's head.
Schafer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schafer tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beast sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schafer defending well though.
Beast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schafer's head.
Beast is trying to work for a kimura but Schafer is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Za Beast will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Schafer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beast.
Beast fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schafer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schafer. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast rushes Schafer and presses him up against the cage.
Schafer tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beast has clasped his hands together around Schafer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Beast just content to control the position.
Beast fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast cracks Schafer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Beast tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Beast taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Beast.
Beast throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Beast throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Schafer is not content to let Beast control the position.
Schafer being controlled for a moment.
Beast looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schafer is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beast just content to control the position.
Schafer is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Beast.
Beast in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Beast is looking to take a break and control but Schafer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beast is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schafer has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schafer is avoiding damage well.
Beast misses with the ground and pound.
Beast grinds an elbow into Schafer's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast scoring with punches from side control.
Schafer stops Beast from passing to mount.
Beast fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Schafer dodges the ground and pound from Beast.
Beast lands a few punches from side control.
Beast is looking to take a break and control but Schafer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Beast are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Schafer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Beast.
Schafer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beast on the ground.
Beast wants to control but Schafer is keeping him busy.
Beast throws an elbow but Schafer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Schafer wants to control but Beast postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Za Beast 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!
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rory Schafer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beast.
Beast moves into range and clinches up with Schafer.
Schafer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Schafer.
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schafer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beast.
Schafer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rory Schafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Za Beast.
Beast fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast drives through and clinches with Schafer against the cage.
Schafer is leaning against Beast and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beast fails to pull guard.
Beast looking to stall.
Schafer can't find room to land a body shot as Beast controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schafer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schafer can't find room to land a body shot as Beast controls the action.
Schafer tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schafer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beast drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schafer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beast is working for takedown but Schafer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schafer gets through Beast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beast wants to take the fight to the mat but Schafer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schafer lands a shot to the body.
Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beast trying to stall but Schafer improves his position.
Beast drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schafer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schafer breaks from the clinch.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schafer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schafer cracks Beast with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schafer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beast doesn't seem bothered though.
Schafer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beast moves away.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schafer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schafer scores with a nice strike.
Schafer misses with a wild combination.
Beast wants to clinch but Schafer slips to the side
and Schafer counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schafer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beast will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rory Schafer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schafer.
Beast moves out of range of the body kick from Schafer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast fails with the takedown
and Schafer counters with a nice uppercut.
Schafer drops Beast with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Beast looks back up at him and smiles so Schafer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Beast is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beast is still on wobbly legs! Can Schafer finish him?
Za Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast leaves his chin hanging out and Schafer seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Beast crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory Schafer!
Rory Schafer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 3503 p4p, 1806 weight class) and Manny Tavares (ranked 426 p4p, 229 weight class). Manny Tavares 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kobe Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bryant misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant feints a jab promting Tavares to slip. Bryant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tavares slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Bryant drives through and clinches with Tavares against the cage.
Bryant breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant moves into the clinch.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Bryant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Bryant tries to clinch but Tavares is having none of it.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Bryant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bryant misses with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a left and a right that stings Bryant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant wants to slow Tavares down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a left to the body.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Tavares.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bryant clinches up against the cage.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares scores with a shot to the side of Bryant's head.
Tavares is working Bryant over against the cage.
Bryant stalling the fight.
Tavares will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryant up against the cage.
Tavares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavares.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Bryant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tavares up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bryant.
Bryant's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Tavares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tavares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Tavares working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavares.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Bryant controlling the action here for a moment.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bryant duly obliges.
Bryant throws out a powerful jab.
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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 Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Bryant.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
Bryant closes the distance but Tavares moves to the side
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares lands a big uppercut and Bryant crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bryant looks OK. Tavares waves Bryant back to his feet!
Bryant is rocked!
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Bryant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tavares lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Bryant out cold! Bryant is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivor Lucero (ranked 3889 p4p, 1999 weight class) and Greg Sharty (ranked 475 p4p, 262 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivor Lucero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Sharty!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharty shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Sharty. No joy for Lucero on that attempt.
Sharty has his takedown stuffed
and Lucero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sharty thinking.
Sharty feints and as Lucero raises his hands in defense, Sharty changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sharty content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Sharty has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharty trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucero trying to keep a closed guard but Sharty is proving a slippery customer.
Sharty is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucero has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sharty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sharty advances position into side control!
Sharty controlling from side mount.
Sharty advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucero working to try and regain half guard.
Sharty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucero is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sharty lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sharty lands a big elbow.
Sharty looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Sharty might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lucero taking shots to the head.
Sharty scoring with strikes but Lucero is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharty looking to control but Lucero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucero is looking to improve his position but Sharty isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharty wants to control the pace but Lucero is squirming around nicely.
Sharty controlling from mount.
Sharty's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sharty trying to control but Lucero is having none of it.
Lucero working to try and regain half guard.
Sharty controlling from mount.
Sharty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sharty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sharty lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sharty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sharty trying to control but Lucero is having none of it.
Lucero can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sharty trying to control but Lucero is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Sharty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sharty looks for a takedown but Lucero sprawls well.
Sharty with a poor takedown
and Lucero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lucero landing some decent shots from guard.
Sharty working a defensive guard here.
Lucero wants to control from the top but Sharty keeps moving.
Lucero won't allow Sharty to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucero looking to pass the guard.
Lucero is looking to work some ground and pound but Sharty has wrist control.
Lucero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sharty's head.
Lucero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sharty dives on top into guard.
Lucero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sharty controls the pace.
Lucero keeping moving, preventing Sharty from controlling successfully.
Sharty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sharty's guard.
Sharty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sharty wants to sweep here but Lucero controlling him for the moment.
Lucero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sharty's head.
Lucero stopping the sweep attempt from Sharty.
Lucero trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharty working a defensive guard here.
Sharty has momentary wrist control but Lucero slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharty lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sharty trying to control but Lucero is working from the bottom.
Sharty controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sharty wants to control from the top but Lucero keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucero is looking for a triangle but Sharty pushes his legs off easily.
Lucero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sharty controls the pace.
More stalling from Sharty.
Lucero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sharty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sharty is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucero has wrist control.
Sharty works over Lucero with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sharty content to control rather than advance.
Lucero actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Lucero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sharty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lucero defends well and Sharty ends up having to push Lucero into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharty as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharty is defended easily by Lucero.
Sharty shoots in looking for a takedown but Lucero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sharty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivor Lucero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sharty.
Sharty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucero circles away.
Lucero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucero wants it to stay on the feet.
Sharty dives in for a single leg takedown but Lucero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lucero stuffs the takedown.
Sharty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Lucero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lucero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sharty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sharty is trying to keep Lucero in close.
Lucero working some strikes from top position.
Lucero trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucero pushes down on Sharty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sharty gets full guard.
Lucero tries to free his leg and advance position but Sharty is retaining full guard.
Greg Sharty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharty keeping moving, preventing Lucero from controlling successfully.
Lucero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sharty looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sharty looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sharty!
Lucero tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The referee asks Sharty politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sharty prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharty landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sharty scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lucero's face as Sharty controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sharty.
Sharty is looking to take a break and control but Lucero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sharty staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharty wants to control but Lucero is keeping him busy.
Sharty controlling from side mount.
Sharty is looking to take a break and control but Lucero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Lucero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lucero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Lucero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Havar Bjornbak (ranked 1260 p4p, 2716 weight class) and Anzor Dankovich (ranked 144 p4p, 299 weight class). Bjornbak comes to the cage accompanied by Danheim - Berserkir. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Havar Bjornbak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anzor Dankovich!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dankovich moves away from the strike by Bjornbak.
Dankovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dankovich takes one on the button.
It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Dankovich misses with a body kick.
Dankovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornbak avoids the body shot from Dankovich.
Bjornbak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dankovich on the side of the head.
Dankovich misses the shot to the body.
Dankovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bjornbak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dankovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich takes a swing at Bjornbak's ribcage but misses.
Dankovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak misses with an uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bjornbak.
Dankovich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bjornbak rather than just go for the knockout.
Dankovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornbak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dankovich defends it nicely.
Bjornbak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dankovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornbak was well out of range. Poor timing from Dankovich.
Dankovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bjornbak in his tracks.
Dankovich misses with a right hand
and Bjornbak counters with a nice uppercut.
Bjornbak clinches.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bjornbak.
A head punch on the inside from Dankovich fails to land.
Bjornbak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dankovich works on Bjornbak's body with a couple of short punches.
Bjornbak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Bjornbak controls the action.
Dankovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornbak throws a punch but it's blocked by Dankovich.
Dankovich scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjornbak's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dankovich fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Nice body punch from Dankovich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dankovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Bjornbak avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Bjornbak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Bjornbak lands a shoulder strike.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjornbak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dankovich's elbow.
Bjornbak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dankovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjornbak or not.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich takes a shot to the head.
That has opened up Anzor Dankovich's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Bjornbak blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Bjornbak avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjornbak backwards.
Bjornbak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Dankovich.
Bjornbak blocks an uppercut.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
Dankovich blocks a body shot from Bjornbak.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dankovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Bjornbak.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
Bjornbak scores with a shot to the side of Dankovich's head.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Bjornbak controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Bjornbak fails to land.
Bjornbak blocks an uppercut.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dankovich fails to land.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Bjornbak controls the action.
Dankovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bjornbak's efforts to push away.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Bjornbak blocks it.
Bjornbak working aggressively here.
Bjornbak struggles to land a body shot inside as Dankovich controls his hands.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjornbak's elbow.
Bjornbak struggles to land a body shot inside as Dankovich controls his hands.
Bjornbak misses with a body punch.
Bjornbak working aggressively here.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Bjornbak blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornbak tries a body shot but Dankovich blocks it.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anzor Dankovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anzor Dankovich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - Bjornbak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Bjornbak misses.
Bjornbak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dankovich.
Bjornbak throws a hook but Dankovich avoids it easily.
Havar Bjornbak is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjornbak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dankovich momentarily.
Bjornbak avoids a kick to the body.
Bjornbak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dankovich.
Bjornbak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Bjornbak.
Havar Bjornbak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dankovich connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornbak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornbak misses with a right hand
and Dankovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Bjornbak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornbak moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Bjornbak's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornbak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornbak takes a shot to the head.
Dankovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjornbak backwards.
Bjornbak throws a head punch that misses.
Dankovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dankovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bjornbak misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Dankovich tries to work over Bjornbak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjornbak swings wildly with an uppercut but Dankovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dankovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjornbak or not.
Bjornbak blocks an uppercut.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Dankovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Bjornbak.
Dankovich tries to work over Bjornbak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjornbak prevents a body shot from Dankovich.
Bjornbak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dankovichs head.
Dankovich tries to work over Bjornbak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bjornbak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dankovich can turn it around.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjornbak throws a punch but it's blocked by Dankovich.
Dankovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Bjornbak blocking some punches.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornbak struggles to land a body shot inside as Dankovich controls his hands.
Dankovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornbak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornbak blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bjornbak blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Bjornbak misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornbak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Bjornbak controls the action.
Dankovich scores with a shot to the side of Bjornbak's head.
Dankovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Bjornbak avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Anzor Dankovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dankovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornbak blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Bjornbak works on Dankovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Dankovich blocks a body shot from Bjornbak.
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornbak.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornbak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak misses with a body punch.
A short right from Dankovich on the inside.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornbak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornbak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Bjornbak has a couple of punches blocked by Dankovich.
Bjornbak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bjornbak throws a punch but it's blocked by Dankovich.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornbak blocks an uppercut.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornbak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornbak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dankovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anzor Dankovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anzor Dankovich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dankovich misses with a straight right.
Dankovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bjornbak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dankovich throws an overhand right that lands on Bjornbak's shoulder, as Bjornbak tries to avoid the shot.
Dankovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornbak.
Dankovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bjornbak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dankovich moves away.
Bjornbak backing away here, and Dankovich unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bjornbak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dankovich manages to avoid it.
Dankovich delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornbak is just out of range.
Dankovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjornbak moves away.
It looked like Bjornbak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bjornbak looks to score with a jab to the body but Dankovich is just out of range.
Bjornbak lands a nice looking body shot.
Bjornbak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornbak tries to close the distance and clinch but Dankovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Bjornbak coming out on top.
Dankovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bjornbak throws a body punch but Dankovich moves out of range.
Dankovich digs a good body shot into Bjornbak's ribs.
Dankovich is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Bjornbak.
A good leg kick by Dankovich.
Dankovich wants to slow Bjornbak down by chopping away at his legs.
Bjornbak moves into the clinch.
Havar Bjornbak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak working aggressively here.
Bjornbak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dankovich tries a body shot but Bjornbak blocks it.
Dankovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornbak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Dankovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich is working Bjornbak over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjornbak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dankovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bjornbak tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Bjornbak back against the cage.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dankovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjornbak backwards.
Dankovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Dankovich.
A hook to the body from Dankovich.
Bjornbak blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak takes a shot to the head.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornbak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornbak.
Dankovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjornbak misses with a punch on the inside.
Dankovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjornbak backwards.
Dankovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bjornbaks head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dankovich.
A body shot lands from Dankovich.
A short right from Dankovich on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Dankovich.
Dankovich digs a right hand underneath Bjornbak's ribcage. Bjornbak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjornbak's elbow.
Bjornbak throws a punch but it's blocked by Dankovich.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjornbak controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Dankovich as the two fighters clinch.
Dankovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjornbak's elbow.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Bjornbak avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Bjornbak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjornbak controls his hands.
Dankovich digs a right hand underneath Bjornbak's ribcage. Bjornbak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dankovich tries to work over Bjornbak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Dankovich.
A right hook to the body lands for Dankovich.
A shot in the inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands an uppercut.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bjornbak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dankovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bjornbaks head.
Dankovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjornbak or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anzor Dankovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dankovich 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anzor Dankovich!
Anzor Dankovich managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 661 p4p, 1479 weight class) and Eric Barnes (ranked 97 p4p, 214 weight class). Eric Barnes 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Michaels to see if he's OK.
Barnes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Michaels is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Michaels is trying to improve his position.
Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barnes controls the position.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
Barnes lands an elbow.
Barnes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Michaels is rocked!
Barnes tries for a kimura but Michaels is defending well.
Oh Michaels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michaels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Michaels is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnes connects with a decent elbow.
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Michaels, who protects the arm well.
Barnes grinds an elbow into Michaels's temple.
Barnes cracks Michaels with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Barnes immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Michaels is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Barnes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Barnes!
Eric Barnes is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Eric Barnes stared into the camera and said 'Thank you for the opportunity. There's a new sheriff in town!!! Time to clean out this division. '.
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