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KO 2: Jack VS Ilmarinen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Holland (ranked 24987 p4p, 5080 weight class) and Thorin Eikeskjold (ranked 731 p4p, 575 weight class). The key to victory for Rick Holland has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Holland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thorin Eikeskjold!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikeskjold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holland thuds a left hand into Eikeskjold's body.
Holland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eikeskjold.
Holland wants to clinch.
Holland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eikeskjold avoids the body shot from Holland.
Eikeskjold looking to score a takedown here. Holland is defending well but Eikeskjold drives through and ends up in Holland's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eikeskjold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikeskjold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eikeskjold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikeskjold wants to control from the top but Holland keeps moving.
Holland wants to sweep but no luck.
Eikeskjold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holland doesn't manage to clinch there - Eikeskjold circles away.
Holland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holland rushes Eikeskjold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eikeskjold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holland prevents it.
Holland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eikeskjold or not.
Eikeskjold looks winded!
Eikeskjold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holland pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rick Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorin Eikeskjold.
Holland clinches with his opponent.
Eikeskjold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eikeskjold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holland prevents it.
Holland can't find room to land a body shot as Eikeskjold controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland struggles to land a body shot inside as Eikeskjold controls his hands.
Holland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holland lands with a right to the head.
Eikeskjold has Holland pressed against the cage.
Holland misses with a punch to the body.
Holland scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Holland as the two fighters clinch.
Holland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holland pushes Eikeskjold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holland lands with a short shot to the head.
Holland lands with a right to the head.
Holland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland pushes Eikeskjold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holland lands a hook that snaps the head of Eikeskjold backwards.
Holland lands a body punch.
Holland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eikeskjold prevents a body shot from Holland.
Eikeskjold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holland.
Holland misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Holland.
Holland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eikeskjold backwards.
Holland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holland gets underhooks to prevent Eikeskjold's takedown attempt.
Holland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eikeskjold wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Holland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holland moves into the clinch.
Eikeskjold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eikeskjold.
Holland digs a right hand into Eikeskjold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eikeskjold's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Holland.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holland.
Still in the clinch, Holland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Holland.
Holland lands with a right to the head.
Holland scores with a shot to the side of Eikeskjold's head.
Holland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eikeskjold.
Holland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Holland.
Holland can't find room to land a body shot as Eikeskjold controls the action.
Eikeskjold is breathing heavily.
Eikeskjold has Holland pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Eikeskjold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Holland tumbling to the mat - Eikeskjold dives into Holland's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikeskjold trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holland is controlling Eikeskjold's posture.
Holland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eikeskjold on the ground.
Eikeskjold trying to control the position from guard on top but Holland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holland tries to clinch but Eikeskjold is having none of it.
Rick Holland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooh!!! Holland has knocked Eikeskjold down with a huge combo! Holland steps away and waves a wobbly Eikeskjold back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Thorin Eikeskjold has been cut.
Holland slaps away a takedown attempt from Eikeskjold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eikeskjold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eikeskjold with a poor takedown
and Holland moves into the clinch.
Rick Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorin Eikeskjold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland is working Eikeskjold over against the cage.
Holland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holland is leaning against Eikeskjold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holland lands a nice uppercut.
Holland misses with a body punch.
Holland lands a left hand.
Holland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eikeskjold wants a takedown.
Eikeskjold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holland works on Eikeskjold's body with a couple of short punches.
Holland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holland lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Holland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holland scores with a shoulder strike.
Holland lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Holland.
Eikeskjold prevents a body shot from Holland.
Rick Holland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holland tries to throw a body punch but Eikeskjold avoids it by throwing Holland back against the cage.
Holland tries a body shot but Eikeskjold blocks it.
A short uppercut from Holland.
Holland lands a body shot.
Holland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eikeskjold can do to turn this around?
Eikeskjold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holland scores with a shoulder strike.
Holland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eikeskjold can't get the takedown.
Eikeskjold looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Holland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thorin Eikeskjold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Holland digs a good hook to Eikeskjold's body.
Holland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holland misses with a few strikes there.
Eikeskjold throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eikeskjold is in Holland's guard.
Holland has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Eikeskjold off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thorin Eikeskjold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holland is looking to wear down Eikeskjold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eikeskjold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eikeskjold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holland lands with a good body shot.
Holland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holland closes the distance and pushes Eikeskjold back into the cage.
Holland lands with a right to the head.
Holland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eikeskjold letting Holland take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Holland.
Eikeskjold prevents a body shot from Holland.
Eikeskjold has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eikeskjold can't get the takedown.
A short left from Holland.
Holland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eikeskjold backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eikeskjold looking for a takedown.
Rick Holland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorin Eikeskjold.
A left hand lands to the body for Holland.
Holland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holland prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikeskjold is trying to drag Holland to the mat but Holland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holland tries to work over Eikeskjold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holland scores with a shoulder strike.
Holland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holland tries to score a body lock takedown but Eikeskjold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holland works on Eikeskjold's body with a couple of short punches.
Holland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eikeskjold can't get the takedown.
Holland struggles to land a body shot inside as Eikeskjold controls his hands.
Eikeskjold wants a takedown.
Holland lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland lands a shot to the body.
Holland can't find room to land a body shot as Eikeskjold controls the action.
Holland lands an uppercut.
Holland scores with a shoulder strike.
Holland tries a body shot but Eikeskjold blocks it.
Eikeskjold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holland after a bit of a struggle.
A short uppercut from Holland.
Rick Holland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eikeskjold wants a takedown but no success here.
Eikeskjold looking to stall.
Holland digs a right hand underneath Eikeskjold's ribcage. Eikeskjold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holland tries a body shot but Eikeskjold blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikeskjold misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holland.
Holland tries to work over Eikeskjold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holland misses with some punches.
Holland stops a takedown attempt from Eikeskjold.
Eikeskjold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holland is defending well.
Holland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eikeskjold backwards.
Eikeskjold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holland after a bit of a struggle.
Thorin Eikeskjold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Holland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holland, 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 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Holland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Hog (ranked 5259 p4p, 25140 weight class) and Ben Pole (ranked 498 p4p, 665 weight class). John Hog could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Pole's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Hog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Pole!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pole thows a body kick. Hog tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pole displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hog scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Ben Pole has been cut.
Pole throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pole.
Pole tries to clinch but Hog is having none of it.
We've been informed that Pole has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pole slips a straight right by Hog.
Pole moves into range and clinches up with Hog.
Hog managing to block the knees to the body from Pole.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hog throws an elbow but misses.
Pole takes a shot to the head.
Hog breaks the clinch.
Pole blocks a jab.
Pole instigates a clinch.
Hog avoiding damage as Pole throws knees to the body.
Pole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hog looking to slow down the pace here.
Pole tries to land knees in the clinch but Hog avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hog scores with a shoulder strike.
Pole missing with knees to the body.
Hog avoiding damage as Pole throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Hog.
Hog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hog cracks Pole with a hook to the temple - Pole is on wobbly legs here! Hog swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pole falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hog wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Hog!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eino Martini (ranked 4416 p4p, 25048 weight class) and Tokashi Murakami (ranked 386 p4p, 518 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eino Martini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tokashi Murakami!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murakami tries to clinch up.
Murakami throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murakami.
Martini lands a head shot.
Murakami misses with a left hand
and Martini counters with a left and a right that stings Murakami.
Murakami wants to clinch
and Martini comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Murakami stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Martini is on him like rabid pit bull! Murakami slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eino Martini!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Webber (ranked 6105 p4p, 5245 weight class) and Dhaahir Kaalim (ranked 250 p4p, 228 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Webber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dhaahir Kaalim!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webber tries to clinch but Kaalim moves out of range.
Kaalim feints and as Webber raises his hands in defense, Kaalim changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaalim looking to pass the guard.
Kaalim chips away with some ground and pound.
Webber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaalim postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaalim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaalim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalim postures up in Webber's guard and throws a big left but Webber blocks it.
Kaalim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaalim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Webber will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kaalim is trying to get an arm triangle but Webber is defending well.
Webber tries to buck Kaalim off but Kaalim is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalim advances nicely into full mount.
Webber is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kaalim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kaalim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kaalim thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kaalim sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalim putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kaalim content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Kaalim 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.
Webber looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kaalim 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaalim lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Webber hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dhaahir Kaalim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaalim shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Webber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Webber trying to remain calm as Kaalim controls from the top position.
A control attempt from Webber but he's now mounted!
Kaalim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaalim throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kaalim controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Kaalim there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kaalim controlling the pace for now.
Kaalim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaalim lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kaalim controlling the pace for now.
Webber is trying to escape the mount.
Webber is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalim controlling from mount.
Kaalim working the ground and pound effectively.
Webber taking shots to the head.
Webber is looking to improve his position but Kaalim isn't that keen on the idea.
Kaalim unloads with some shots from mount but Webber bucks and avoids them well.
Dhaahir Kaalim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaalim is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Webber can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
 Webber is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalim gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Oh Webber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaalim throws a head kick that misses.
Kaalim shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Webber is on queer street and Kaalim is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dhaahir Kaalim!
Dhaahir Kaalim 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Douglas (ranked 5617 p4p, 5684 weight class) and Daxton Wood (ranked 530 p4p, 533 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daxton Wood!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range.
Douglas throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Wood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wood drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Douglas defends it well.
Wood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
Douglas being controlled here, momentarily.
Douglas wants to sweep here but Wood controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Douglas is keeping the position for now.
Douglas is adopting a defensive guard.
Wood wants to pass the guard but Douglas is keeping the position.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wood controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Douglas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Douglas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Douglas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wood feints the counter takedown.
Wood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wood looks for the body kick but Douglas saw that one coming.
Wood tried to score with a low kick but Douglas checks it.
Douglas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Douglas Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Douglas swings away with a body shot that misses
so Wood counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Douglas being controlled here, momentarily.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to pass the guard but Douglas is keeping the position.
Wood is looking to pass into half guard but Douglas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Douglas is in guard.
Wood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Douglas trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
Wood working a defensive guard here.
Wood is pulling down on Douglas's head. It's preventing any offense from Douglas, at least for the moment.
Wood looking to control but Douglas passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Douglas is working away from the top position though.
Douglas prevents Wood from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daxton Wood dominated that 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.
Douglas throws a series of punches but Wood avoids them all with ease.
And Wood tries to counter it with a takedown but Douglas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Douglas Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas throws a combination that misses
and Wood counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Douglas!
Wood fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Douglas trying to remain calm as Wood controls from the top position.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Douglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douglas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Douglas to regain full guard.
Douglas keeping full guard, as Wood tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Douglas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Douglas is retaining full guard.
Wood advances to half guard.
Wood wants to pass to mount but Douglas is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Douglas's head.
Wood is trying to control. Douglas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Douglas, as that shot connected.
Wood misses with a leg kick
and Douglas counters with a three punch combo that has Wood backing up. Wood nods at Douglas to acknowledge the strikes.
Douglas misses with a body shot
and Wood counters with a takedown into side control.
Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglas keeps working.
Douglas trying to remain calm as Wood controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Douglas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wood.
Wood working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wood tries to move to mount but Douglas blocks the move with his legs.
Wood tries for a kimura but Douglas is defending well.
Wood in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglas keeps working.
Douglas defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Douglas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wood.
Wood in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wood trying to control the position but Douglas is working away.
Wood is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Douglas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglas is not content to let Wood control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daxton Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wood 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 Douglas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Douglas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Douglas throwing a counter right hand but Wood manages to avoid it.
Douglas misses with the combination.
Wood is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wood misses with a looping right.
Wood slips a jab from Douglas.
Wood feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas with a jab.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Douglas trying to control here.
Wood perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Douglas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wood is working away from the top position though.
Wood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wood is looking to advance position but Douglas won't allow it.
Wood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wood wants to free his trapped foot but Douglas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wood wants to free his trapped foot but Douglas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wood trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wood thows a huge punch but Douglas dodges it nicely.
Wood content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wood missing with a left hand there. Douglas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wood tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 It looks like Douglas Douglas has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas.
Wood tries to land a front kick but Douglas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wood misses with an uppercut. Douglas saw that one coming.
Douglas Douglas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Douglas moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douglas throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Douglas Douglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daxton Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wood 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daxton Wood!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sellus Gravius Jr (ranked 6047 p4p, 5832 weight class) and Roland Lancter (ranked 176 p4p, 168 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roland Lancter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancter moves to clinch but Gravius Jr breaks away
and Gravius Jr counters with a good low kick that Lancter was not able to check.
Lancter looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gravius Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lancter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gravius Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancter.
Gravius Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lancter wants to clinch but Gravius Jr slips to the side
and Gravius Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lancter! Gravius Jr lets Lancter back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Roland Lancter has been cut.
Roland Lancter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gravius Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gravius Jr is looking to counter the offense by Lancter and move into the clinch.
Lancter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gravius Jr counters with a big left hand that crumples Lancter! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sellus Gravius Jr!
A relieved looking Sellus Gravius Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robson Piddu (ranked 4302 p4p, 6596 weight class) and Maciej Michura (ranked 516 p4p, 703 weight class). Michura comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't Be Touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robson Piddu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Michura!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Piddu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Michura tries to free his leg and advance position but Piddu is retaining full guard.
Michura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Piddu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Piddu has escaped and now he's on top!
Michura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Michura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piddu defends well.
Michura looking for a guillotine here but Piddu defends easily.
Piddu being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piddu throwing strikes but missing.
Michura is pulling down on Piddu's head to control his posture.
Michura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piddu is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piddu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Michura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Piddu has managed to get both his arms back between Michura's legs - danger averted.
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.
Michura managing to control the position.
Michura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piddu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piddu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michura controlling Piddu's posture.
Michura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Piddu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piddu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piddu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Michura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Piddu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piddu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michura trying to control the position here.
Michura keeping full guard, as Piddu tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michura controlling the position.
Piddu wants to stand and escape but instead Michura has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Michura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Piddu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Piddu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Piddu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Michura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Michura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Michura avoids the head kick by Piddu.
Michura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Piddu is trying to defend but Michura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Piddu is trying to control but Michura passes into side control!
Michura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Piddu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Michura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Piddu has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piddu is trying to control Michura's posture but Michura avoids it.
We've been informed that Michura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Michura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Piddu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Piddu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Michura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Piddu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Michura is trying to get an arm triangle but Piddu is defending well.
Michura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Piddu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Michura tries for a kimura but Piddu is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piddu wants to get back to his feet.
Michura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Piddu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Michura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Michura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Michura has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Piddu is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Michura yanks on the arm and Piddu is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Michura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maciej Michura!
A relieved looking Maciej Michura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darlan Rooster (ranked 4142 p4p, 5194 weight class) and Murshid Ghanem (ranked 437 p4p, 491 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darlan Rooster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murshid Ghanem!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghanem tries to clinch up but Rooster circles away and keeps his distance.
Ghanem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rooster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rooster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ghanem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ghanem shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rooster is trying to defend but Ghanem finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ghanem is thwarting Rooster's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghanem in particular looking to stall.
Rooster is trying to maintain the position but Ghanem is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooster tries to roll over but Ghanem keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghanem in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghanem's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ghanem looks to land a strike but Rooster avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rooster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghanem stopping the sweep attempt from Rooster.
Rooster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ghanem is aware though and is defending well.
Rooster seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ghanem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rooster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghanem postures up.
Rooster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rooster looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ghanem content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ghanem gets a double leg takedown into Rooster's guard.
Ghanem trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rooster's guard.
Ghanem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rooster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghanem pushing down on Rooster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ghanem prevents Rooster from improving his position.
Ghanem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghanem not doing much here.
Rooster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghanem keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rooster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghanem pulls his head out easily.
Ghanem content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Ghanem 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.
Rooster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ghanem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ghanem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ghanem looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ghanem is thwarting Rooster's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ghanem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ghanem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rooster defending well though.
Ghanem controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ghanem feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ghanem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghanem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rooster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ghanem wants to stand but Rooster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murshid Ghanem dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ghanem tries a head kick but it misses.
Rooster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ghanem to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rooster controls Ghanem momentarily but Ghanem frees himself.
Rooster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghanem is one step ahead there.
Rooster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghanem sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rooster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ghanem passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghanem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rooster is trying to get back to full guard.
Rooster is in trouble now - Ghanem has advanced to mount!
Ghanem controlling his opponent.
Rooster regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghanem keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rooster wants to control but Ghanem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ghanem seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rooster tries to roll over but Ghanem keeps him under control.
Ghanem is controlling the pace.
Ghanem throwing shots but Rooster is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghanem thows a huge punch but Rooster dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Ghanem seems content to control.
Ghanem wants to stand but Rooster has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rooster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rooster.
Ghanem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rooster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghanem throwing strikes from guard but Rooster blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ghanem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rooster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghanem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rooster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ghanem throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rooster was covering up waiting for the punch and Ghanem finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ghanem stops Rooster from standing up.
Rooster looking for a sweep. Not yet Rooster, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghanem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rooster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murshid Ghanem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rooster throws a hook but Ghanem blocks it.
Ghanem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ghanem showed some decent athleticism there.
Rooster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ghanem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rooster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ghanem tries to stand and escape but Rooster is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ghanem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rooster has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooster is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Rooster is trying to escape the mount.
Rooster blocking the ground and pound.
Rooster tries to reverse the position but Ghanem maintains control.
Ghanem controlling his opponent.
Rooster is looking to get to half guard.
Ghanem thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooster is looking to improve his position but Ghanem isn't that keen on the idea.
Ghanem controlling the position easily from mount.
Ghanem is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rooster has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ghanem looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rooster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghanem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rooster is working to get back to half guard.
Ghanem trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ghanem controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Ghanem thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Murshid Ghanem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghanem content just to control the position here.
Ghanem looking to finish with strikes here!
Ghanem looking to finish with strikes here!
Ghanem landing shots from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghanem pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Darlan Rooster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murshid Ghanem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ghanem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rooster is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murshid Ghanem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ghanem 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murshid Ghanem!
During a confident post fight interview, Murshid Ghanem thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Darlan Rooster was interviewed post fight and said 'I got birds 'round my head.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeb Joe Gumpgrazer (ranked 3224 p4p, 3938 weight class) and David De Carlo (ranked 110 p4p, 129 weight class). De Carlo has chosen To Be Alone With You as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jeb Joe Gumpgrazer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeb Joe Gumpgrazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David De Carlo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Carlo drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Carlo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Carlo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gumpgrazer wants to get back to his feet but De Carlo passes into half guard.
De Carlo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gumpgrazer defend it? De Carlo steps over the head and cranks it - Gumpgrazer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for De Carlo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David De Carlo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Touney Jack (ranked 1957 p4p, 3069 weight class) and Seppo Ilmarinen (ranked 256 p4p, 390 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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Touney Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ilmarinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jack is fending him off so far but Ilmarinen persists. Nope, Jack circles away and we're back to standing.
Ilmarinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jack wants to stand back up but Ilmarinen manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jack has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy.
Jack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jack tries to get out of the position.
Ilmarinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ilmarinen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jack is trying to escape and Ilmarinen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jack is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ilmarinen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seppo Ilmarinen!
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