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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Ludwig (ranked 2133 p4p, 1153 weight class) and Bobby LeBeau (ranked 295 p4p, 159 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Ludwig! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby LeBeau! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ludwig throws a low kick but LeBeau avoids it. Ludwig slips under a jab from LeBeau. Ludwig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBeau. LeBeau 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. A big left from LeBeau misses. LeBeau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. LeBeau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Ludwig cracks LeBeau with a right hand to the side of the head. It looks like Bobby LeBeau has been cut. LeBeau scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ludwig in his tracks. LeBeau dips to his left and cracks Ludwig with an uppercut! Ludwig gets a clinch. LeBeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeBeau can't break the clinch.
Ludwig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Ludwig lands on the inside with an uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ludwig wants the takedown. LeBeau is fighting it off but Ludwig persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in LeBeau's guard against the cage. LeBeau wants to get back to his feet but Ludwig is in a dominant position and won't allow it. LeBeau trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Ludwig connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ludwig wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving. Ludwig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBeau works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ludwig stands up over LeBeau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ludwig gets to his feet. LeBeau looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! LeBeau takes one on the button. Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeBeau swats him away and circles back towards the center. LeBeau dips to his left and cracks Ludwig with an uppercut! LeBeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! No joy there for LeBeau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from LeBeau. Ludwig ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau. LeBeau throws a right and a left that both miss. LeBeau throws a looping overhand right but Ludwig ducks down to avoid it. Ludwig lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Ludwig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ludwig shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeBeau but LeBeau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. LeBeau dips down and scores with a jab 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! Ludwig tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBeau looks like he wants to counter punch here. LeBeau misses the body punch and Ludwig counters with a low kick, right behind LeBeau 's knee. Ludwig shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeBeau but LeBeau pushes him off and we're back to square one. LeBeau lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ludwig backs up against the cage.
Ludwig ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau. LeBeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ludwig. Bobby LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ludwig. Nice body kick there by LeBeau. LeBeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ludwig swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Ludwig clinches up against the cage. LeBeau is trying to break the clinch but Ludwig has him pressed against the cage. A shot in the inside from Ludwig. Ludwig is trying to trip LeBeau. He has hold of a leg but LeBeau is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ludwig persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Ludwig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ludwig slips nicely into half guard. Ludwig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBeau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ground and pound from Ludwig. Ludwig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ludwig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ludwig lands a nice short elbow. Ludwig thows a huge punch but LeBeau dodges it nicely.
Ludwig passes to full mount! Ludwig 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. LeBeau taking shots to the head. Ludwig raining down hammerfists from mount. LeBeau is rocked! LeBeau can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ludwig with a couple of short strikes. LeBeau is still in real trouble! Can Ludwig finish him? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ludwig with shots to the head and body - LeBeau looks very uncomfortable down there. That has opened up Bobby LeBeau's cut even more. This has been an exciting period of action! LeBeau takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ludwig's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig! Sven Ludwig 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sins (ranked 1592 p4p, 1924 weight class) and Juanito Cortez (ranked 213 p4p, 267 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Sins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 34 - 30 - 1, fighting out of New York, Juanito Cortez! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cortez only half commits to the counter leg kick. A big right from Sins misses. Sins checks a leg kick. A head kick misses from Sins. Juanito Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cortez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sins on the side of the head. Sins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cortez misses with a low kick.
Cortez staying out of range there. Sins swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Jab by Sins. Cortez throws a series of punches but Sins avoids them all with ease. Cortez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cortez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cortez misses with a hook
letting Sins counter with a right hand. Cortez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cortez throws a wild body kick that Sins sees coming a mile off. Cortez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sins's sensitive parts. Good exchange - Sins coming out on top. Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Cortez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Sins scores with a nice right hand.
Sins lands with a hook. Cortez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Sins misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sins tries to clinch there but Cortez circles away.
Jab from Sins. Sins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortez. Cortez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cortez looks for the body kick but Sins saw that one coming. Cortez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Sins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sins cracks Cortez with an open hand slap. Sins misses with a body kick. Cortez throws a head kick but Sins moves out of range.
Sins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cortez wants to land a leg kick but Sins is out of range. Sins moves out of range of the leg kick from Cortez. Cortez throws a series of punches but Sins avoids them all with ease. Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cortez misses with an uppercut. Sins saw that one coming. Cortez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sins. Cortez throws a head kick that misses. Sins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cortez has time to react. Cortez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A big left from Cortez misses. Cortez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sins is out of range and Cortez settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cortez takes one to the chin there. Sins looks to land a right hand but Cortez moved out of range. A low kick lands for Cortez.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Sins.
Cortez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sins. Cortez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sins looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range. Sins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Sins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Cortez lands with a cross. Sins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortez. Cortez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sins jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sins misses with a hook. Cortez throws a head kick but Sins moves out of range.
Sins swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cortez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Sins looks to land a left hand but Cortez moved out of range nicely. Cortez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sins slips under a jab from Cortez. Cortez lands a body shot.
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sins moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd cheers as Sins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cortez doesn't seem phased though. Sins avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Sins is looking to counter punch. Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Sins. Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sins. Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cortez's head. Sins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sins checks a low kick from Cortez. Cortez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Sins slips a straight right by Cortez. Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sins throws out the jab. Cortez throws a counter combo. Cortez throws a leg kick that misses. Cortez misses with a leg kick and Sins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cortez is lucky that one didn't land flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cortez throws out a leg kick but Sins moves out of range and Cortez only half commits. Sins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cortez is able to avoid easily. Cortez 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. Sins cracks Cortez with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sins blocks a leg kick. Cortez tried to score with a low kick but Sins checks it. Sins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez. Sins connects with a single shot there. Sins misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming. Cortez throws a leg kick that is checked and Sins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sins!
Cortez is rocked! Cortez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Cortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Sins finish him? Sloppy strikes from Cortez. Those never looked like landing. Cortez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sins circles away quickly and effectively. Cortez seems to have recovered his senses. Sins walks into a stiff left hand from Cortez. A telegraphed right hand from Sins misses the target. Sins just misses with a punch to the body.
Sins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Sins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice defenses there by Cortez. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab by Sins. Cortez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cortez misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Sins will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Sins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Sins checks a leg kick nicely. Sins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortez throws a quick inside leg kick. Sins throws a body shot but no joy. Sins misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming. Cortez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sins. Sins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cortez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sins checks a leg kick. Cortez misses with a body kick. Cortez lands with a right hand. Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Sins slips the punch. Sins jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cortez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cortez with a jab. Sins misses with a straight left. Sins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sins. Sins misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sins throws a right and a left that both miss. Sins avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sins tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sins closes the distance and clinches. Cortez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Sins misses with some punches.
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cortez staying out of range there. Sins drops his hands momentarily and Cortez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Sins is rocked! Cortez staying out of range there. Oh Sins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Sins. Nice straight punches there by Cortez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cortez. Sins cracks Cortez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sins looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sins manages to avoid it. Sins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. It's a brutal combination of punches from Cortez! Sins is backing up but he can't get away as Cortez lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Sins and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juanito Cortez! After winning the bout, Juanito Cortez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Strålman (ranked 713 p4p, 1275 weight class) and Dingleberry Jones (ranked 89 p4p, 144 weight class). Strålman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Three Kings. Jones has chosen Hell Yeah as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Strålman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dingleberry Jones! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage. Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it. Strålman appears to be looking for a big counter. Strålman blocks a leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Jones. Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Strålman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strålman to keep the fight standing. Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones throws a head kick but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strålman. Jones scores with a hook. Dingleberry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Strålman is looking to clinch. Strålman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jones throws a big shot that misses. Strålman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Strålman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Strålman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jones throws a leg kick that misses. Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jones throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones throws a body kick that misses. Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range. Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Strålman stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jones has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Jones misses with a hook to the body
letting Strålman counter with a right hand. Strålman darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage. Strålman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones jumps guard.
Strålman tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom. Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strålman stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strålman rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jones presses Strålman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jones slowing the pace effectively. A short right from Jones on the inside. Jones is trying to pull guard but Strålman has him pressed against the cage. Anton Strålman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingleberry Jones. Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one. Strålman moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab. Strålman moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage. Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Strålman appears to be looking for a big counter. Strålman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strålman is looking to clinch. Jones motions for Strålman to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Strålman scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Strålman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Jones. A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Strålman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strålman closes the distance and lands a one-two. Jones looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strålman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jones misses with a body punch
and Strålman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strålman fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body. Strålman scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jones tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch. Strålman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Strålman dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Jones misses with a straight right. Strålman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range. Nice defenses there by Strålman. Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jones needs to keep his hands up - Strålman had a free shot at his head there. Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jones misses with a hook
and Strålman counters with a two punch combo. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones. The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fighters circle momentarily. Strålman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Strålman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A swing and a miss from Jones. Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Strålman appears to be looking for a big counter. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Strålman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strålman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow. Strålman is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Jones is trying to stall.
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones throws a big shot that misses. Jones misses with a low kick.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Strålman checks a leg kick. Strålman throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving. Strålman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around? Jones connects with a right hand. Strålman shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch. Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Strålman slips under a jab from Jones. A little feinted left hand from Strålman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones throws a big shot that misses. Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones. Strålman catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far. Strålman wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance. Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A big right from Jones misses. Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it. Strålman throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Strålman moves out of range of the strikes. Strålman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Strålman connects with a jab. Strålman avoids the body shot from Jones.
Strålman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jones throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strålman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strålman slips a straight right by Jones. Strålman darts in trying to clinch and Jones counters with a left to the body. Jones throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily. Strålman throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely. Jones throws a nice inside leg kick. Jones throws a leg kick which misses Strålman's front leg but catches the back leg as Strålman tries to avoid it. Jones throws a hook but Strålman blocks it. Strålman darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage. Nice body punch from Strålman - that landed with a thud.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strålman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Strålman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jones jumps guard but Strålman stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Jones on the inside. Jones tries to pull guard but Strålman won't allow it.
Anton Strålman has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strålman uses from the top position. Strålman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dingleberry Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! Strålman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts. Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook. Strålman tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Strålman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. The fighters circle momentarily. Strålman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jones misses with a body shot
and Strålman counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strålman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage! Strålman tries to clinch up. A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. Jones lands a head kick!
Jones misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Strålman misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off. Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Strålman cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body and Strålman counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jones with a hook. Strålman moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones. Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away. Strålman is looking for a counter combo. A good leg kick by Strålman. Jones throws a wild body kick that Strålman sees coming a mile off. Strålman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes. Jones throws a nice inside leg kick. Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strålman counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt. Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range. Strålman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jones tries for a takedown but Strålman circles away easily enabling Strålman to counter with a crisp jab. Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones misses with a body kick. As Jones backs away, Strålman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range. Strålman clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Strålman throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Strålman scores with a jab. Jones misses with an uppercut. Jones misses with a hook. Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones misses with a hook
and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Strålman throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely. Strålman has managed to clinch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones'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. Strålman managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strålman just stands there and leans against the cage. Anton Strålman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingleberry Jones. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strålman as Jones tries to tie him up. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strålman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones pulls guard effortlessly. Strålman postures up.
Strålman tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom. Strålman sitting in guard here, content to control. Strålman continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight! Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round. I think Strålman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman! After the fight, Anton Strålman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nando Vasquez (ranked 2092 p4p, 1462 weight class) and Raymond Donde (ranked 217 p4p, 161 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nando Vasquez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Donde! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vasquez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasquez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vasquez defends it well. Donde scores with a head kick. Vasquez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Vasquez throws a hook but Donde avoids it easily. Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. That kick from Vasquez tenderised Donde's leg. Donde is trying to keep his angry face on. Donde moves out of range of the strikes. Vasquez scores with a jab to the body. Vasquez tries to clinch up but Donde circles away and keeps his distance. Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Donde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Donde gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vasquez throws a nice looking combination but Donde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Vasquez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nando Vasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Donde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Vasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Nice straight punches there by Vasquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vasquez. Nando Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vasquez is looking to score with low kicks. Donde ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez. Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Vasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing. Donde with the counter takedown but Vasquez avoids it easily. Donde takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Donde tries to keep at a distance but Vasquez has taken the fight into the clinch. Vasquez gets underhooks to prevent Donde's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Donde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasquez presses Donde against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Vasquez misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vasquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Vasquez pushes Donde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Vasquez lands a nice shot to the body. A hook to the body from Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vasquez breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Donde 's head but he takes it in his stride. Donde staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Donde blocks a low kick nicely. Vasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donde feints the counter takedown. Donde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasquez. Vasquez scores with a head kick.
It looks like Raymond Donde has been cut. Donde dives in and grabs Vasquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vasquez pushes down on Donde's head and hops out. No joy there for Vasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donde. Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Vasquez throws a series of strikes that have Donde backpedaling.
Donde tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vasquez swivels and escapes. Nando Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde. Vasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donde moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vasquez misses with a low kick.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasquez pushes his down on his head and steps out. Vasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vasquez wants it to stay on the feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A left and a right from Vasquez both land. Nice combination. Vasquez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Donde is rocked! Vasquez lands a jab to the nose. Donde is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasquez finish him? Vasquez lands with a good body shot. Vasquez tries to clinch but Donde is having none of it. Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Donde seems to have recovered his senses. Vasquez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donde's head backwards. Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donde swats him away and circles back towards the center. And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasquez pushes his down on his head and steps out. Vasquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donde under the eye. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Vasquez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Donde ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez. Vasquez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Vasquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Vasquez clinches up with Donde and pushes him back against the cage. Vasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Donde controls the action.
Donde has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vasquez after a bit of a struggle. Donde is working for takedown but Vasquez is calmly controlling the position for now. Vasquez is working Donde over against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vasquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Donde. Donde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vasquez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Nando Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde. Vasquez lands a body punch. Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vasquez tries to break free but Donde pushes him back against the cage. Donde has Vasquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vasquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A hook to the body from Vasquez.
Vasquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donde or not. Donde is breathing heavily. Vasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Donde controls the action.
Vasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasquez breaks the clinch.
Vasquez moves into the clinch successfully.
Nando Vasquez has scored more points in the clinch so far. Vasquez lands with a right to the head. Vasquez working hard to break the clinch. Vasquez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donde backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Vasquez.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Vasquez.
Vasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donde can do to turn this around? Vasquez scores with a shot to the side of Donde's head. A short left from Vasquez. A short uppercut from Vasquez. 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! Vasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vasquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Vasquez wants to slow Donde down by chopping away at his legs. Vasquez misses with a leg kick. Vasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donde with the counter takedown but Vasquez avoids it easily. Vasquez fakes the leg kick and cracks Donde in the body. Vasquez scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vasquez lands with a cross. Donde ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez. Vasquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Donde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donde tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Donde somewhat. Vasquez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Vasquez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vasquez digs a good body shot into Donde's ribs. Vasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Donde avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Vasquez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Vasquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick by Donde misses and Vasquez counters with a nice body kick.
Donde drops his hands momentarily and Vasquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Vasquez dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! Donde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Donde lands a high kick!
Vasquez lands with an overhand left. Donde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasquez pushes his down on his head and steps out. Nando Vasquez is winning the standup battle so far. Donde closes the distance and clinches up with Vasquez, looking for a takedown. Donde pushes Vasquez against the cage but Vasquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Vasquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Vasquez leaves Donde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vasquez lands with a nice body kick. Vasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donde manages to avoid it. Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donde feints the counter takedown. Donde shoots in but Vasquez avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nando Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde. Vasquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donde under the eye. Donde drives through with a takedown into guard. Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. Donde is still trying to improve position. Donde drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Donde off! Donde jumps back into Vasquez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Donde wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position. Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquez is retaining full guard. Donde drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Donde off! Donde jumps back into Vasquez's guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vasquez holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Donde ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez. Vasquez misses with a straight right. Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Vasquez is looking to slow Donde down with leg kicks. Vasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donde manages to avoid it. Vasquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Vasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donde sees it coming and avoids it easily. And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasquez pushes his down on his head and steps out. Nando Vasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice shot by Vasquez. Vasquez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Vasquez there. Vasquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Donde on the side of the head. Vasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Donde circles away.
Vasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donde. Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vasquez throws a jab when Donde was well out of range. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Donde tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasquez lands with an uppercut that bounces Donde off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight! Nando Vasquez showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vasquez, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nando Vasquez! Our winner, Nando Vasquez, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 1008 p4p, 2456 weight class) and Simon Udovich (ranked 43 p4p, 101 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Udovich's choice of entrance music: Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Simon Udovich was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 25 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Udovich! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Udovich is rocked! Udovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Udovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Kraag finish him? Udovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Udovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Udovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Udovich looks winded! Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Udovich avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udovich manages to avoid it. Udovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kraag is looking to wear down Udovich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kraag misses with a wild body shot. Udovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kraag definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kraag misses with a wild body shot. Udovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Udovich's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kraag before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag! During a confident post fight interview, Desi Kraag thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Simon Udovich stepped up to the mic, saying 'Simon *gasp* so *gasp* tired. Simon no do running. Oooo!!! Look at the funny birdies! Simon go night, night now.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Saravia (ranked 733 p4p, 2057 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 94 p4p, 287 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Peter Dinklage was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enrique Saravia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Dinklage! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dinklage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dinklage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saravia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Dinklage wants to clinch up but Saravia keeps it at a distance. Saravia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Dinklage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saravia. Dinklage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Dinklage blocks a jab. Dinklage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Saravia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saravia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Dinklage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A decent looking cross lands there for Dinklage. Dinklage connects with a crisp jab. Dinklage works the jab nicely. Dinklage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. 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! Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinklage! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saravia checks the leg kick. Saravia swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Saravia throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dinklage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saravia throws a body punch but Dinklage moves out of range. Saravia throws a body punch but Dinklage moves out of range. Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saravia manages to avoid it. It looked like Saravia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dinklage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saravia on the side of the head. Dinklage is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Dinklage throws a lazy head kick and Saravia counters with a nice uppercut. It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut. Dinklage misses with a double jab.
Saravia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Dinklage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A jab from Saravia misses. A nice leg kick lands there from Dinklage. Dinklage has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A shot to the body from Saravia misses and Dinklage counters with a right hand to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dinklage closes the distance looking to clinch and Saravia counters with a lovely straight right hand! Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia. Dinklage has closed the distance and engaged Saravia in a clinch.
Saravia tries to throw a body punch but Dinklage avoids it by throwing Saravia back against the cage. Saravia tries a body shot but Dinklage blocks it.
Dinklage blocking some punches.
Dinklage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dinklage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saravia moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saravia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saravia slips a jab and a cross from Dinklage.
Dinklage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saravia checks a leg kick. Dinklage misses with a series of wild punches.
Dinklage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saravia. Saravia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dinklage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saravia. Dinklage does a little dance to reset his feet. Saravia throws the left hand but Dinklage avoids the punch easily. Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Dinklage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Dinklage has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Dinklage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Saravia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dinklage. Saravia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saravia is looking to counter punch. Donk. Saravia catches Dinklage right on the button with a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dinklage slips under a jab from Saravia. Saravia throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dinklage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Dinklage throws a quick inside leg kick. Saravia takes a swing at Dinklage's ribcage but misses. Saravia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage throws a sloppy head kick and Saravia moves out of range easily. Dinklage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saravia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage dominated that round. The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut. That's time! Saravia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Dinklage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Saravia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinklage.
Nice jab there from Dinklage. Dinklage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
Dinklage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saravia checks it well. A counter left hand to the body from Saravia misses its target. Dinklage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The fighters circling - Saravia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dinklage feints a counter leg kick. Dinklage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dinklage throws a body punch but Saravia moves out of range. Saravia throws the left hand but Dinklage avoids the punch easily. Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saravia misses with a wild body shot. Saravia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dinklage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Both fighters circling a little - Dinklage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Dinklage has Saravia up against the cage in a clinch.
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dinklage looks to throw a body kick and Saravia counters with a nice body shot. Dinklage is breathing heavily. Dinklage throws out a leg kick but Saravia moves out of range and Dinklage only half commits. Saravia jabs Dinklage to the body, keeping him at a distance. A decent looking cross lands there for Saravia. Saravia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saravia throws a hook but Dinklage blocks it. Dinklage throws out a counter right but Saravia avoids it with no problem. 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! Saravia just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage wants to land a leg kick but Saravia is out of range. Saravia jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dinklage lands with an uppercut that bounces Saravia off the cage and back into range. Dinklage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia. Dinklage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saravia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It looked like Saravia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Saravia misses the jab. Dinklage tries to clinch up. An attempted straight right counter from Saravia misses the target. Dinklage misses with a double jab
and Saravia counters with a three punch combo that has Dinklage backing up. Dinklage nods at Saravia to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dinklage lands with a straight right. Saravia didn't see that one coming. Dinklage looks to land a combination but Saravia avoids it well. Dinklage defending well as Saravia loads up on a big left hand. Dinklage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A punch combination from Dinklage misses. Saravia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Saravia keeps the fight on the outside. Dinklage wants to clinch and Saravia counters with a stiff right hand. Dinklage scores with a hook. Saravia swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinklage! But no joy. Saravia throws a body shot but no joy. A combination from Dinklage does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dinklage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dinklage scores to the head and body with a nice combination! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Saravia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dinklage throws a lazy uppercut
and Saravia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Saravia throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dinklage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia. Dinklage misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Saravia does a little dance to reset his feet. Saravia misses with a wild body shot. Saravia misses with an uppercut
enabling Dinklage to counter with a crisp jab. Saravia looks to land a right hand but Dinklage moved out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia. Dinklage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A good leg kick by Dinklage. Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saravia. Dinklage wants to clinch. Saravia is looking to counter punch. Dinklage throws a head kick that misses and Saravia counters with a nice uppercut. Saravia lands a left and a right that send Dinklage crashing to the mat, dazed. Saravia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Dinklage is rocked! Saravia throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dinklage is still on wobbly legs! Can Saravia finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Saravia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses. Saravia throws an overhand right that lands on Dinklage's shoulder, as Dinklage tries to avoid the shot. Dinklage seems to have recovered his senses. Dinklage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A swing and a miss from Saravia.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saravia misses with a looping left. Saravia connects with a body shot that sends Dinklage's belly button to the back. Saravia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinklage moves away. Dinklage steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saravia. Saravia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saravia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinklage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saravia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Dinklage tests Saravia's chin there with a solid looking shot. Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia. Saravia misses with a body punch
and Dinklage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Saravia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Dinklage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saravia.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saravia misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dinklage connects with a nice looking jab.
Dinklage throws a right and a left that Saravia avoids nicely. Saravia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Dinklage misses with a combination
and Saravia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinklage thinking. Saravia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinklage lands a body shot.
Dinklage throws a body kick despite being completely out of range enabling Saravia to counter with a crisp jab. That has opened up Peter Dinklage's cut even more. Dinklage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dinklage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saravia's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dinklage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saravia is out of range and Dinklage settles back down. Saravia lands a really nice looking cross but Dinklage seems unphased.
The cut above Peter Dinklage's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Dinklage lands with an overhand left. Dinklage throws a right and a left that Saravia avoids nicely. It looked like Saravia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinklage. Saravia misses with a looping right. Peter Dinklage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Saravia throws a jab when Dinklage was well out of range. Saravia misses with a looping left. Dinklage misses with a left hand and Saravia counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dinklage! Saravia lets Dinklage back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big left from Saravia misses. Saravia looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range. Nice straight punches there by Dinklage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dinklage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dinklage misses with a wild combination.
Saravia throws a lazy right hand but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saravia.
Saravia throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dinklage throws a fast counter high kick but Saravia manages to duck under it in time. Dinklage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saravia. Saravia slips a jab and a cross from Dinklage.
Saravia is looking to counter punch. Dinklage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saravia. Dinklage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Saravia misses with a wild body shot. Saravia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A leg kick checked by Saravia. Enrique Saravia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dinklage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saravia circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight! Enrique Saravia showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dinklage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Dinklage!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Glass (ranked 993 p4p, 1155 weight class) and Marko Rakic (ranked 134 p4p, 160 weight class). Rakic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Right Above It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 38 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Desmond Glass! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Rakic! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rakic shoots for a takedown but Glass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Glass with a body punch. A glancing blow. Glass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut. Rakic on the wrong end of a nice jab. Glass throws a leg kick that misses. Glass jabs at Rakic's body. Rakic lands a nice shot to the body.
Glass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glass smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A nice leg kick lands there from Glass. 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! Rakic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rakic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Glass is trying to buck Rakic off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rakic throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Rakic working the ground and pound from side control. Glass defending against the ground and pound. Rakic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Glass is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Glass parries the strikes from Rakic easily there. Rakic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Glass to escape.
Glass tries to escape but Rakic is in control. Glass defending against the ground and pound. Glass taking a bit of punishment here - Rakic scoring with strikes. Glass is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rakic is controlling him well. Glass regains half guard, as Rakic was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Glass wants to get back to his feet.
Glass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic. Glass pushes Rakic off looking to stand but Rakic dives back in and keeps control.
Rakic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Glass is trying to stand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Rakic wants to advance to full mount but Glass doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Glass uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glass.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Rakic does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rakic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass. Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rakic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glass avoids it really well and circles away. Glass throws a jab when Rakic was well out of range. Desmond Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rakic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glass. Glass obviously looking to wear him down.
Glass throws a jab when Rakic was well out of range. Glass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rakic with the counter takedown but Glass avoids it easily. Glass misses with a wild body shot. A head kick from Glass lands but Rakic takes it in his stride. A shot to the body from Glass misses letting Rakic counter with a right hand. A punch combination from Rakic misses. Glass moves into the clinch. Glass tries a body shot but Rakic blocks it.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rakic breaks the clinch.
Glass fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good exchange - Glass coming out on top. Glass throws a solid leg kick but Rakic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Glass. A bone on bone clash there as Rakic blocks the leg kick.
Rakic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glass defends it well. Rakic fails with a takedown attempt. Glass tried to counter with a leg kick but Rakic avoided it. Desmond Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Rakic. Rakic slips under a jab from Glass. Glass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Glass is looking to slow Rakic down with leg kicks. Glass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rakic momentarily.
Rakic is rocked! Glass lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Rakic - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Glass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Glass! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Desmond Glass made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight. Marko Rakic was interviewed post fight and said 'I congratulate my opponent. You got the better of me tonight, but I will go back to my camp and destroy my next foe.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cal Klos (ranked 860 p4p, 566 weight class) and Don Bronson (ranked 113 p4p, 71 weight class). Klos comes into the arena with Our Father Enki blaring out of the sound system. Bronson has chosen Glass Candy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Cal Klos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Bronson! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bronson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Klos counters with a nice uppercut. Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Klos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Klos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronson throws a nice head kick!
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A cross from Klos lands. Klos throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Klos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bronson circles away. Klos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Klos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A slow jab from Klos misses its intended target. Klos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronson. A swing and a miss from Klos. Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Klos is out of range. Bronson jabs at Klos's body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klos. Klos darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bronson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Klos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Klos feints a jab promting Bronson to slip. Klos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bronson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Klos misses with a looping right. Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Klos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Klos looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely. A big right from Klos misses. Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bronson connects with a leg kick. Klos defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand. Bronson tries to clinch up and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Klos with a jab. Bronson 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. Klos avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Bronson finds it's target. Klos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Klos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bronson to the mat! Bronson manages to get full guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bronson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Klos trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bronson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Klos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Klos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bronson pulls Klos in close to prevent any damage. Klos chips away with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bronson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Klos 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. Klos trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Klos throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bronson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Klos throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Klos advances to half guard. Bronson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klos. Bronson wants to get back to full guard. Bronson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Bronson pulls Klos in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Klos trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Klos misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klos.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Klos. Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson scores with a push kick. Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sloppy strikes from Klos. Those never looked like landing. Bronson looks to throw the jab but Klos is out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos dominated that round. The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Klos fails to land with a series of punches.
Bronson takes a swing at Klos's ribcage but misses. Klos throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Klos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Klos blocks a leg kick. Bronson throws a leg kick but Klos sees it coming and moves out of range. Klos thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nice defenses there by Bronson. Klos throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson. Klos swinging wildly here.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Klos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bronson slips a straight right by Klos. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klos. An inside leg kick lands from Bronson. Cal Klos is winning the standup battle so far. Klos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Klos. Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klos.
An attempted straight right counter from Klos misses the target. Klos throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bronson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klos manages to avoid it. Klos misses with a straight right. Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy. Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klos on the side of the head. Bronson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bronson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Klos moves out of range of the strikes. Bronson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klos rather than just go for the knockout. Klos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab. Klos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bronson staying out of range there. Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronson on the side of the head. Klos misses with a double jab.
Bronson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good exchange - Bronson coming out on top. Bronson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bronson throws a solid leg kick but Klos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bronson. A jab lands there for Klos. Klos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Klos is looking for a counter combo. Bronson tries to score with a low kick but Klos moves his leg out of the way. Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson slips under a jab from Klos. Klos looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range. Bronson throws a chopping leg kick but Klos manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Klos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Klos misses with a double jab.
Klos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson. Klos lands a really nice looking cross but Bronson seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Klos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bronson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bronson throws a hook but Klos blocks it. Bronson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bronson slips a straight right by Klos. Klos throws an off balance right hand
letting Bronson counter with a right hand. Bronson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Bronson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klos finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronson's head. Klos misses with a wild combination.
Bronson needs to keep his hands up - Klos had a free shot at his head there. Nice defenses there by Bronson. Bronson tries to counter with a clinch but Klos shakes him off and moves away. Bronson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Klos checks it well. It looked like Klos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Klos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. This has been an exciting period of action! Klos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Klos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Klos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A swing and a miss from Klos. Klos doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand. Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klos manages to avoid it. Klos throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Klos throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it. Bronson lands a body shot.
Klos throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range. Klos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Klos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bronson scores with a sloppy right hand. Klos should have avoided that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bronson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klos throws out the jab. A good leg kick by Bronson. Bronson moves out of range as Klos strikes. It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A combination from Klos does no damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klos.
Bronson slaps away a takedown attempt from Klos, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bronson throws a jab when Klos was well out of range. Klos misses with a straight left. Bronson looks to land a body kick but Klos moved away. Bronson looks for the body kick but Klos saw that one coming. A telegraphed right hand from Klos misses the target. Klos with a lazy takedown attempt and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Klos moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Klos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bronson lands with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klos connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off. Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bronson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Klos blocks it well. Bronson lands with a hook. Klos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bronson cracks Klos with a good jab. Klos thows a left - swing and a miss! Klos looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. An inside leg kick from Bronson misses. Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bronson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Klos counters with a stiff right hand. Klos throws a hook but Bronson blocks it. Klos scores with a one two! Bronson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Klos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson. Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Klos avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Klos misses the jab. Klos getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Klos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Klos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bronson. Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
Klos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bronson catches Klos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bronson misses with a straight left. Klos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bronson works the jab nicely. Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Klos. Bronson throws out a counter right but Klos avoids it with no problem. Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Klos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bronson slips a straight right by Klos. Klos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye. Bronson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bronson is looking to clinch. Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick. Klos lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the cage and back into range. Klos connects with a looping right hand.
Bronson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Klos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bronson doesn't seem phased though. Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klos.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Klos lands an overhand right. Bronson tries to clinch but Klos moves out of range. Klos ducks under a wild hook from Bronson. Klos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Klos throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Klos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson. Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Klos. Klos looks to land a combination. Bronson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Klos is out of range and Bronson settles back down. Bronson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bronson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bronson lands with a straight right. Klos didn't see that one coming. Klos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Klos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson. Klos throws a right hand that Bronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronson also avoids with ease. Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Klos.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Klos's corner calls for a 1-2. Klos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Klos checks a leg kick. Bronson throws a body punch but Klos moves out of range. A good leg kick by Bronson. Klos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes. Klos throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Klos misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming. Klos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Klos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Klos throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Klos throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good standup being displayed there by Klos as he connects with a hook. Klos throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it. Klos tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Klos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cal Klos. Well Klos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Klos! A victorious Cal Klos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Bishop (ranked 1416 p4p, 527 weight class) and Ted Bundy (ranked 165 p4p, 20 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by Whatever. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Bishop! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Bundy! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bishop bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab. Bundy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bishop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bishop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Bundy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bundy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bundy swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bundy scores with a nice right hand.
Bishop misses with a low kick as Bundy jumps back. Bundy defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand. Bishop thows a leg kick but Bundy checks it and Bundy counters with a nice double leg into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard. Bundy throws a big right hand that misses. Bishop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bundy. Bishop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bundy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bundy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bundy lands a couple of elbows. Bundy wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving. Bundy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bishop's guard. Bundy is trying to work for a kimura but Bishop is defending well.
Bundy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bundy throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely. Bundy is keen to just control but Bishop is a slippery customer. Bundy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though. Bundy throws a strike but Bishop avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bundy throwing strikes from guard but Bishop blocks nicely. Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bundy throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bundy scoring with punches to the head and body. Bundy trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom. Bundy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bundy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bundy throws an elbow that misses. Bishop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bundy's guard. Nice move by Bishop! Bundy has control of Bishop's left arm, preventing Bishop from doing any damage. Bundy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bishop doesn't defend quickly enough and Bundy has managed to lock this one up! Can Bishop escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bundy on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ted Bundy! In his post fight interview, Ted Bundy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Keith Bishop spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cerberus Dionisy (ranked 77 p4p, 430 weight class) and Sol Kwon (ranked 14 p4p, 63 weight class). Dionisy comes into the arena with Voodoo blaring out of the sound system. Kwon has chosen Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cerberus Dionisy! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Kwon! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dionisy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dionisy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. It looks like Sol Kwon has been cut. Kwon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Dionisy scores with a push kick. Cerberus Dionisy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dionisy misses with an uppercut. Kwon saw that one coming. Kwon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Dionisy misses with a left hand and Kwon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dionisy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dionisy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A punch lands to the side of Kwon 's head but he takes it in his stride. Dionisy cracks Kwon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kwon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dionisy finish him?
Kwon is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dionisy falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kwon counter with a right hand. Kwon is still on wobbly legs! Can Dionisy finish him? Dionisy drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kwon right on the button. Kwon goes down! Dionisy follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dionisy gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cerberus Dionisy! Cerberus Dionisy retains his light heavyweight title! A victorious Cerberus Dionisy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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