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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason King (ranked 4199 p4p, 3237 weight class) and Hudson Clarkson (ranked 509 p4p, 407 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Hail To The King. Jason King looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hudson Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clarkson is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Clarkson circles away and we're back to standing.
Clarkson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clarkson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clarkson counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Clarkson drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Clarkson off! Clarkson jumps back into King's guard.
Clarkson trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarkson defends it easily.
King is breathing heavily.
Clarkson trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Clarkson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control King haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clarkson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King tries to bum rush Clarkson with a series of wild strikes but Clarkson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clarkson misses with a looping right.
Clarkson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Clarkson is now in King's guard.
Clarkson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clarkson, into his guard.
Clarkson wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
Clarkson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
King is adopting a defensive guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.
King seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hudson Clarkson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Clarkson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King pushes Clarkson up against the cage in a clinch.
Clarkson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but King regains guard immediately.
Clarkson trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clarkson defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.
Hudson Clarkson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clarkson shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Clarkson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clarkson dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King throws a big counter combination but Clarkson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Clarkson misses the target.
King is looking to counter with head kicks.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Clarkson, looking for a takedown. King pushes Clarkson against the cage but Clarkson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clarkson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarkson shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarkson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Clarkson. Clarkson gets slowly back to his feet.
King tries to counter with a takedown but Clarkson is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by King.
King tries to counter with a takedown but Clarkson is quick to defend against it.
King has a takedown stuffed.
King tries to sprawl but Clarkson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson passes to side control.
Clarkson trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Clarkson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for King!
Clarkson moves to take his opponent's back.
Clarkson is cranking King's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for King! He's tightened the choke and King is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hudson Clarkson!
Our winner, Hudson Clarkson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jason King was interviewed post fight and said 'Major respect to my opponent, we both came ti battle and he was the better man tonight'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Togoldor Artag (ranked 3030 p4p, 1615 weight class) and Scott Thomas (ranked 397 p4p, 209 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Togoldor Artag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artag stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Artag takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Artag ducks down to avoid it.
Artag was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artag.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Artag's body.
Artag thows a body kick. Thomas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - Artag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Artag on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Artag avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artag.
Artag works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Artag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Artag.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Artag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Artag is just out of range.
Artag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Artag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artag is looking to counter punch.
Artag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas throws a hook but Artag blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Artag rather than just go for the knockout.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Artag is just out of range.
Artag throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Artag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Artag tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Artag scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Artag connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Artag misses its intended target.
Artag gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Artag does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Artag misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Artag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Artag pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Artag tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Artag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artag's elbow.
Artag blocks an elbow strike.
Artag lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Artag makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Artag blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Artag fails to land.
Artag gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Artag scores with a shoulder strike.
Artag misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Artag.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Artag works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Artag lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Artag scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artag misses with a hook from the clinch.
Artag is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Artag slows down the pace here.
Thomas pushes off an throws an elbow but Artag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Artag lands a nice uppercut.
Artag misses with some punches.
Artag misses with a hook from the clinch.
Artag swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Artag controls his hands.
Artag lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Artag slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Artag.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Artag lands a left hand.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artag's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Artag.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Artag lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artag lands an uppercut.
Thomas letting Artag take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Artag misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artag's elbow.
Good body shot from Artag.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Artag misses with the head strike.
Artag avoids the elbow strike from Thomas, against the cage.
Artag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Togoldor Artag dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Artag works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Artag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Artag on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artag. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artag motions for Thomas to come forward. Artag throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Artag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Artag feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Thomas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Artag scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Thomas takes a swing at Artag's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scott Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artag misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas misses with a body punch
and Artag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Artag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artag staying out of range there.
Artag appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artag. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artag thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Thomas swings for the body but Artag moves out of range.
Artag throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Artag scores with a leg kick.
Thomas punishes Artag's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Artag moved out of range nicely.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Artag thows a left - swing and a miss!
Artag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Artag throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Artag.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Artag's shoulder, as Artag tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Artag shakes it off.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artag.
Artag ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
A slow jab from Artag misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws a body punch but Artag moves out of range.
Thomas takes a swing at Artag's ribcage but misses.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Artag is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Artag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Artag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Artag has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Artag lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Artag.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Togoldor Artag has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Artag blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Artag as the two fighters clinch.
Artag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Artag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Artag controls the action.
Artag cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Artag backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Artag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas blocking some punches.
Artag is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artag just leaning against Thomas, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
Artag blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Artag avoids the elbow strike from Thomas, against the cage.
Artag lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Artag controls his hands.
Artag tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Artag back against the cage.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Artag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Artag blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Artag is struggling to control the position.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Artag or not.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Artag's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Artag tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Artag counters with a solid body kick.
Artag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Artag misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Thomas.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Artag moved out of range nicely.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Artag moved away.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Artag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artag lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Artag.
Artag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Artag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artag clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
Artag tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Artag lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Artag.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Artag swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Artag throws a head punch that misses.
Artag throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Artag.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Artags head.
Thomas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Artag.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas pushes Artag back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thomas lands a right hand.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Artag throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Artag.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artag.
A left hand lands to the body for Artag.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas is working Artag over against the cage.
Artag blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Artag.
Artag blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas lands an elbow just above Artag 's eye.
Artag misses with a body punch.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artag softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Artag lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Artag misses with a body punch.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Artag.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas pushes Artag back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Artag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artag prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas pushes off an throws an elbow but Artag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Artag lands a hook to the side of the head.
Artag blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Artag.
Artag throws a head punch that misses.
Artag avoids the elbow strike from Thomas, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Artag.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Artag'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.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Artag.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Artag backwards.
Artag lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Artag misses with a punch to the body.
Artag lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Artag lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Artag.
Thomas lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artag.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Artag backwards.
Artag throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Artag misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Artag backwards.
Artag lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Artag controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Thomas.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Eriksson (ranked 1980 p4p, 2076 weight class) and Big Turk (ranked 279 p4p, 289 weight class). Eriksson comes to the cage accompanied by Scarlet - End in blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Turk !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson slips under a jab from Turk .
Eriksson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eriksson's head backwards.
Turk falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Eriksson to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Eriksson lands with an uppercut that bounces Turk off the cage and back into range.
Eriksson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eriksson misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eriksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turk .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk throws a lazy right hand but Eriksson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eriksson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eriksson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eriksson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turk throws out the jab.
Turk 's corner calls for a 1-2. Turk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turk fails to land with a series of punches.
Eriksson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turk misses with the combination.
Eriksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turk .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a looping overhand right but Turk ducks down to avoid it.
Turk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eriksson is looking to counter punch.
Eriksson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turk .
Nice jab there from Turk .
Turk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turk misses with a looping right.
Turk misses with a straight left.
Turk throws an off balance right hand
and Eriksson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eriksson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turk .
Turk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eriksson doesn't seem bothered though.
Eriksson misses with a right hand
and Turk counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Turk misses.
As Turk looks to move away, Eriksson throws a big counter combo but Turk just gets out of the way.
Eriksson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eriksson misses with a lunging right hand
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk jabs at Eriksson's body.
Turk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eriksson loads up on a big right hand but Turk slips the punch.
It seemed like Turk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eriksson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eriksson.
Turk defending well as Eriksson loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Turk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eriksson has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson misses with a left hand
and Turk counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Turk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eriksson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turk counters with a nice uppercut.
Eriksson misses with an uppercut.
Turk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turk lands a jab to the nose.
Eriksson misses with a combination
and Turk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eriksson slips a jab from Turk .
An attempted straight right counter from Eriksson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turk misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Eriksson.
Turk misses with a straight left.
Eriksson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk misses with a straight left.
Turk misses with a wild combination.
As Turk looks to move away, Eriksson throws a big counter combo but Turk just gets out of the way.
Nice body punch from Turk .
Turk throws a shot from downtown. Eriksson moves away and avoids it.
Erik Eriksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turk blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turk ! But no joy.
Turk tries to bum rush Eriksson with a series of wild strikes but Eriksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Eriksson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eriksson moves away from the strike by Turk .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Turk counter with a right hand.
Eriksson throws a hook to the side of Turk 's head but Turk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Turk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eriksson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turk slips a straight right by Eriksson.
Eriksson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turk throws a right and a left that Eriksson avoids nicely.
Eriksson works the jab nicely.
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!
Turk tries to bum rush Eriksson with a series of wild strikes but Eriksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turk throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Turk misses.
Turk lands with a nice combination. Eriksson backs away looking to recover.
Turk throws a right hand that Eriksson ducks under and follows up with a left that Eriksson also avoids with ease.
Eriksson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Turk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Turk feints a jab promting Eriksson to slip. Turk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Eriksson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turk fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eriksson lands a head shot.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Eriksson.
A big right from Eriksson misses.
Eriksson cracks Turk with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Turk looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Eriksson finish him?
 Turk is rocked!
Eriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Turk is still on wobbly legs! Can Eriksson finish him?
Turk moves out of range as Eriksson strikes.
Turk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turk seems to have recovered his senses.
Turk misses with a double jab
and Eriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Eriksson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Turk ! Eriksson continues to tee off on Turk , landing with a left and a right! Eriksson connects with a right hand that leaves Turk sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Eriksson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erik Eriksson!
In his post fight interview, Erik Eriksson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Tsavieva (ranked 3034 p4p, 1884 weight class) and Jian Zhao (ranked 335 p4p, 212 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zhao's choice of entrance music: GZA - Shadowboxin'. Jian Zhao 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Tsavieva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jian Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsavieva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Tsavieva is looking to clinch.
A solid body kick from Zhao.
Tsavieva misses with a body punch
and Zhao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tsavieva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws a head kick that Tsavieva semi-blocks.
 It looks like Nikolai Tsavieva has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zhao - that will leave a mark!
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsavieva.
It seemed like Zhao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsavieva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhao finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsavieva's head.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
Zhao has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsavieva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tsavieva throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Zhao.
Tsavieva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tsavieva is breathing heavily.
Zhao cracks Tsavieva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsavieva slips a jab from Zhao.
Tsavieva is looking to counter the offense by Zhao and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsavieva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhao lands with a nice body kick.
Zhao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zhao lands a big right hand that sends Tsavieva crashing to the mat! Zhao stays standing though and waves Tsavieva back to his feet!
 Tsavieva is rocked!
Zhao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oh Tsavieva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsavieva gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Zhao gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zhao!
Our winner, Jian Zhao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riaan Pierce (ranked 4768 p4p, 1404 weight class) and Dom Walsh (ranked 516 p4p, 197 weight class). Walsh is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Machine Head. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riaan Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dom Walsh!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pierce scores with a hook.
Pierce defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walsh.
Pierce scores with a shot to the body.
Pierce connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walsh's hands.
Jab by Pierce.
Riaan Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Pierce, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pierce misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Pierce misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierce lands an overhand right.
Walsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walsh takes one on the button.
Walsh is rocked!
Pierce knocks out Walsh with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Pierce before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Pierce picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riaan Pierce!
Riaan Pierce was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Longchain (ranked 3153 p4p, 1604 weight class) and Powder Puff (ranked 332 p4p, 193 weight class). Puff is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Side to Side. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Longchain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Powder Puff!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Puff moves away from the strike by Longchain.
Longchain swings widly with a right hand
and Puff counters with a series of strikes. Longchain will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've been told by Longchain's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longchain misses with an uppercut
and Puff counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Longchain throws a hook to the side of Puff's head but Puff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longchain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puff lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jim Longchain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Puff.
Longchain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longchain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puff's head.
Longchain is trying to work for a kimura but Puff is defending well.
Longchain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Longchain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puff's head.
Nice strikes from Longchain there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Puff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Longchain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Longchain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longchain thows a huge punch but Puff dodges it nicely.
Longchain wants to take a breather but Puff is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longchain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puff defending well though.
Longchain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Longchain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longchain.
Longchain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Longchain misses with a head shot. Puff uses the momentum to regain guard.
Longchain throws a big elbow that misses.
Longchain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puff wants to stand up but Longchain is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longchain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longchain trying to control but Puff is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Longchain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Puff to the ground. Longchain is now in Puff's guard.
Longchain wants to control from the top but Puff keeps moving.
Longchain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Longchain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Longchain throwing strikes but missing.
Longchain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longchain won't allow Puff to get back to his feet.
Longchain is looking to advance position but Puff has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Longchain regains half guard.
Longchain is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Longchain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Longchain loads up on a big right hand but Puff slips the punch.
Longchain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Puff on the side of the head.
Longchain drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longchain throws a big right hand that misses.
Jim Longchain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longchain throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Longchain throws a big right hand that misses.
Puff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Longchain is controlling him.
Longchain with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longchain throwing strikes but missing.
Longchain drops back looking for a leg! Puff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Puff manages to kick Longchain off! Longchain jumps back into Puff's guard.
Longchain throwing strikes but missing.
Longchain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Longchain.
Longchain passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Longchain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puff defends it well.
Longchain prevents Puff from standing back up.
Longchain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Longchain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puff defending well though.
Longchain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Longchain connects with a nice short shot to Puff's temple.
Longchain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Longchain drops an elbow to the side of Puff's head.
Longchain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Longchain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longchain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Longchain here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice strikes from Longchain there.
Puff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Longchain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longchain slips a nice elbow through Puff's hands, connecting with Puff's forehead.
Longchain is pressing down on Puff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puff is holding on for now.
Puff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Longchain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Longchain is trying to control the action in half guard but Puff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Longchain with the ground and pound but Puff uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Puff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Longchain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longchain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Longchain trying to control but Puff is working from the bottom.
Longchain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Longchain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Longchain throws a big right hand that misses.
Longchain with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Puff.
Despite the aggression on Puff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longchain misses with a shot to the body
and Puff counters with a left and a right that stings Longchain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Longchain dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Longchain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Puff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Longchain in side control lands a decent elbow.
Puff wants to get back to his feet.
Puff parries the strikes from Longchain easily there. Longchain is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Puff to escape.
Puff wants to get back to his feet but Longchain drags him back down.
Longchain working the ground and pound but Puff is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Puff takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longchain cracks Puff with a big elbow.
Longchain cracks Puff with a big right hand but Puff just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Puff dodges the ground and pound from Longchain.
Longchain is chipping away with strikes.
Longchain fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Longchain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Longchain scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longchain lands some shots froms side control.
Puff wants to get back to his feet but Longchain drags him back down.
Puff is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Longchain scores with punches from side control.
Puff takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Longchain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puff can do to turn this around?
Longchain throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Longchain throws a strike aimed at the side of Puff's head but Puff avoids it well.
Puff is pushing Longchain's head away, looking to escape. Longchain manages to hold on to the position though.
Longchain cracks Puff with a big elbow.
Longchain working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Longchain crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longchain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Longchain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Puff is trying to buck Longchain off.
Longchain misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Longchain misses with the ground and pound.
Longchain looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Puff is avoiding damage well.
Puff managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Longchain.
Longchain tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Longchain fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longchain working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Longchain working the ground and pound but Puff is defending the strikes.
Longchain looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Puff is avoiding damage well.
Longchain cracks Puff with a big right hand but Puff just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Puff taking a bit of punishment here - Longchain scoring with strikes.
Puff is pushing Longchain's head away, looking to escape. Longchain manages to hold on to the position though.
Longchain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puff taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Longchain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Longchain, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Longchain!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Jackson (ranked 1893 p4p, 1763 weight class) and Anderson Werdum (ranked 243 p4p, 227 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Undisputed Champion. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Werdum moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Werdum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Werdum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Werdum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Werdum rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dwayne Jackson has been cut.
Jackson avoiding damage as Werdum throws knees to the body.
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Werdum trying to land knees to the body.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Werdum as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Werdum improves position.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is looking to control Werdum's arms but Werdum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
Werdum tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Werdum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Werdum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Jackson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Werdum.
Jackson avoiding damage as Werdum throws knees to the body.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Werdum letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Werdum.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Werdum avoiding damage.
Werdum manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Werdum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Werdum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum blocks an uppercut.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Werdum working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Jackson looking to stall.
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
Jackson taking a breather.
Werdum looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Jackson'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.
Werdum throws a head kick that misses
and Werdum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Werdum throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Werdum checks it.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson tries to work over Werdum's front leg with a kick but Werdum checks it.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Werdum closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Werdum prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Werdum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Werdum gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson is looking to control Werdum's arms but Werdum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Werdum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werdum controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Werdum trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Werdum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Werdum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Werdum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Come on Werdum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Anderson Werdum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Werdum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Werdum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum missing with knees to the body.
Werdum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Werdum is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Werdum trying to land knees to the body.
Werdum tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Werdum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Werdum misses with a knee strike.
Werdum stalls.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Werdum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Werdum backwards.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Werdum uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Werdum stalling against the cage.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Werdum controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Werdum up against the cage.
Werdum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Werdum as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Werdum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Werdum prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Werdum as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Werdum obliges.
Dwayne Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Werdum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is working Werdum over against the cage.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Werdum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Werdum trying to land knees to the body.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Jackson trying to stall but Werdum improves his position.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Werdum taking a breather.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Werdum working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Werdum leaning against his opponent.
Werdum connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Werdum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Werdum as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Werdum gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
Dwayne Jackson's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Werdum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Werdum winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Werdum!
After the big win, Anderson Werdum made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Carter (ranked 736 p4p, 2355 weight class) and William OConnor (ranked 94 p4p, 310 weight class). Carter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'll Kill You Motherf*cker. John Carter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 It looks like William OConnor has been cut.
Carter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carter finds OConnor's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! OConnor flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Carter lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure OConnor will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Carter!
John Carter decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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