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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Hayes (ranked 6230 p4p, 4028 weight class) and Oscar De La Weirdo (ranked 590 p4p, 447 weight class). Mathew Hayes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar De La Weirdo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes throws a body punch but De La Weirdo moves out of range.
De La Weirdo throws out a counter right but Hayes avoids it with no problem.
Hayes loads up on a big right hand but De La Weirdo slips the punch.
De La Weirdo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hayes with a body shot.
De La Weirdo misses with a wild body shot.
De La Weirdo gets a clinch.
Hayes missing with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Hayes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hayes misses with a body punch.
Hayes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hayes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hayes can't find room to land a body shot as De La Weirdo controls the action.
Hayes prevents a body shot from De La Weirdo.
Hayes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayes lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Weirdo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hayes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De La Weirdo stalling the fight.
De La Weirdo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Weirdo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hayes backwards.
Hayes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hayes throws a punch but it's blocked by De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo misses with the head strike.
De La Weirdo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De La Weirdo blocks an uppercut.
De La Weirdo blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hayes obliges.
De La Weirdo misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De La Weirdo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo taking a breather.
De La Weirdo tries to work over Hayes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De La Weirdo pressing his opponent against the cage.
De La Weirdo stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries a knee to the head but De La Weirdo blocks it.
De La Weirdo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De La Weirdo can't find room to land a body shot as Hayes controls the action.
De La Weirdo stalling in the clinch.
Hayes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De La Weirdo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hayes just leaning against De La Weirdo, taking a breather.
De La Weirdo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De La Weirdo takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De La Weirdo.
Hayes lands a right hand that snaps the head of De La Weirdo backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De La Weirdo as Hayes tries to tie him up.
De La Weirdo throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from De La Weirdo as the two fighters clinch.
Hayes swings wildly with an uppercut but De La Weirdo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hayes as De La Weirdo tries to tie him up.
Hayes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes struggles to land a body shot inside as De La Weirdo controls his hands.
Hayes throws an elbow that misses.
De La Weirdo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hayes cracks De La Weirdo with a nice body shot.
A knee to the head by Hayes.
Hayes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De La Weirdo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De La Weirdo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hayes connects with a nasty looking knee right to De La Weirdo's face.
 It looks like Oscar De La Weirdo has been cut.
De La Weirdo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayes misses with an elbow strike.
Hayes misses with the head strike.
De La Weirdo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hayes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De La Weirdo backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De La Weirdo up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Weirdo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De La Weirdo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hayes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De La Weirdo lands with a left to the head.
Hayes blocking some punches.
Come on Hayes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De La Weirdo lands with a short shot to the head.
Hayes prevents a body shot from De La Weirdo.
Hayes misses with an elbow strike.
De La Weirdo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hayes.
Hayes misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hayes just misses with a elbow thrown towards De La Weirdo's brow.
Hayes tries a knee to the head but De La Weirdo blocks it.
Knees to the body from Hayes.
A right hook to the body lands for Hayes.
Hayes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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 Mathew Hayes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar De La Weirdo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hayes connects with a right hand. De La Weirdo shakes it off.
Hayes falls off balance throwing a combination
and De La Weirdo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De La Weirdo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 Hayes is rocked!
Mathew Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Weirdo cracks Hayes with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hayes falls to his knees and De La Weirdo doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar De La Weirdo!
In his post fight interview, Oscar De La Weirdo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farto Fuerte (ranked 3446 p4p, 5591 weight class) and Lee Kevin (ranked 387 p4p, 556 weight class). The key to victory for Farto Fuerte has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Farto Fuerte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Kevin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kevin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee Kevin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kevin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fuerte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kevin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fuerte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuerte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fuerte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kevin tries for a takedown but Fuerte circles away easily
enabling Fuerte to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kevin throws a shot from downtown. Fuerte moves away and avoids it.
Kevin has closed the distance and engaged Fuerte in a clinch.
Fuerte gets underhooks to prevent Kevin's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Fuerte.
Fuerte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuerte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kevin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fuerte is pushing Kevin's head away, looking to escape. Kevin manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuerte is trying to escape the position but Kevin is controlling the position.
Kevin prevents Fuerte from escaping the position.
Kevin trying to control the position but Fuerte is working away.
Fuerte is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kevin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kevin controlling from side mount.
Fuerte wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fuerte slips a jab from Kevin.
Kevin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuerte as he jumps to the side.
Farto Fuerte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Kevin.
Kevin fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kevin doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuerte circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Fuerte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kevin throws a low kick, looking for Fuerte's leg but Fuerte calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fuerte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kevin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fuerte avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Fuerte misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Kevin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fuerte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kevin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuerte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuerte misses the target.
Farto Fuerte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kevin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kevin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kevin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fuerte as he avoids it easily.
As Kevin looks to move away, Fuerte throws a big counter combo but Kevin just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kevin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fuerte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevin tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Fuerte to counter with a crisp jab.
 Kevin is rocked!
Fuerte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fuerte rattles Kevin with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Kevin tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Fuerte dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Kevin stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Farto Fuerte!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Farto Fuerte made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Israel Kirzner (ranked 3594 p4p, 5882 weight class) and Cheap Thrills (ranked 338 p4p, 448 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Israel Kirzner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheap Thrills!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirzner blocks a jab.
Kirzner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thrills just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirzner slips a straight right by Thrills.
Thrills fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirzner tries to counter by clinching up but Thrills breaks away and moves out of range.
Thrills moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thrills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirzner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrills looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It appears Kirzner was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Thrills.
Kirzner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrills.
Kirzner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrills.
Kirzner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrills lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrills swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kirzner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirzner ducks under a wild hook from Thrills.
Kirzner is looking to counter the offense by Thrills and move into the clinch.
Kirzner slips a straight right by Thrills.
Thrills jabs Kirzner right on the nose. Kirzner blinks but takes it well.
Thrills throws a right and a left that Kirzner avoids nicely.
Thrills ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thrills lands a really nice looking cross but Kirzner seems unphased.
Thrills throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirzner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thrills misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirzner misses the target.
Kirzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrills! But no joy.
Thrills throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirzner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirzner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thrills misses with a right hand
and Kirzner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrills throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirzner.
Thrills rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirzner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirzner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thrills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirzner manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Thrills, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thrills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirzner moves away.
It looked like Kirzner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thrills.
Thrills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrills throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirzner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thrills lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kirzner backs up against the cage.
A shot to the body from Kirzner misses
and Thrills counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from Thrills misses.
Kirzner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kirzner shoots in looking for a takedown. Thrills tries to sprawl out of it but Kirzner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thrills manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thrills lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kirzner ducks under a wild hook from Thrills.
Kirzner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thrills throws a right and a left that Kirzner avoids nicely.
Kirzner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrills.
Kirzner is looking to counter punch.
We've been informed that Thrills has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thrills bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thrills.
Kirzner scores with a hook.
Kirzner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kirzner dodges the punch combination from Thrills.
It looked like Kirzner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirzner misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Kirzner coming out on top.
Thrills is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirzner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrills misses with a straight left.
Kirzner slips under a jab from Thrills.
Kirzner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thrills looks to throw the jab but Kirzner is out of range.
Thrills misses with a hook
and Kirzner counters with a right hand to the body.
Kirzner walks into a stiff left hand from Thrills.
Thrills throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kirzner to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kirzner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice defenses there by Kirzner.
Kirzner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thrills throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirzner staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cheap Thrills dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kirzner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrills.
Thrills misses with a right hand
and Kirzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thrills avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrills scores with a decent looking hook.
Thrills misses with an uppercut.
Kirzner is looking to counter punch.
Thrills looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirzner misses the target.
Kirzner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kirzner throws out a leg kick but Thrills moves out of range and Kirzner only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrills scores with a hook.
Thrills swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirzner feinted with a counter takedown.
Thrills misses with a left hand
and Kirzner counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirzner takes a swing at Thrills's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrills punishes Kirzner's body with a nice straight punch.
Thrills is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirzner.
Thrills just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirzner is looking to counter the offense by Thrills and move into the clinch.
Kirzner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kirzner blocks a jab.
Kirzner is looking for a counter combo.
Thrills scores with a jab to the body.
Thrills misses with an uppercut
and Kirzner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kirzner moves forwards but Thrills connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kirzner slips a jab and a cross from Thrills.
Thrills lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thrills throws a right hand that misses
and Kirzner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrills takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrills misses with a hook.
Kirzner half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrills swings widly with a right hand
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirzner counters with a right hand to the body.
Thrills lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A right-left combo lands from Thrills.
Thrills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrills misses with an uppercut. Kirzner saw that one coming.
Thrills scores with a nice strike.
Kirzner is rocked!
Kirzner tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrills lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Kirzner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thrills in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kirzner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kirzner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cheap Thrills seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrills is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirzner.
Kirzner seems to have got his legs back now.
Thrills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirzner.
Israel Kirzner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirzner misses with a hook.
Thrills lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirzner off the cage and back into range.
Kirzner slips under a jab.
Kirzner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kirzner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrills.
Kirzner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirzner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrills misses with a wild body shot.
Thrills misses with a hook
and Kirzner counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kirzner.
Despite the aggression on Thrills's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrills thuds a left hand into Kirzner's body.
Thrills misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Thrills does it's job there.
Thrills lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrills pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirzner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrills.
Kirzner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kirzner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thrills lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thrills punishes Kirzner's body with a nice straight punch.
Thrills with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cheap Thrills showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kirzner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kirzner blocks a jab.
Thrills takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the body from Thrills misses
and Kirzner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirzner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrills.
Kirzner is looking to counter punch.
Thrills misses with a right hand
and Kirzner counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrills scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thrills throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirzner.
Thrills lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Thrills misses.
A quick step to the side and Kirzner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kirzner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thrills looks to land a left hand but Kirzner moved out of range nicely.
Thrills throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrills throws a hook to the side of Kirzner's head but Kirzner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrills throws a jab when Kirzner was well out of range.
Kirzner cracks Thrills with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thrills throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirzner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrills throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirzner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thrills misses with a hook
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrills swings widly with a right hand
and Kirzner counters with a left to the body.
Thrills misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirzner. Thrills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrills avoids the body shot from Kirzner.
The fighters circling - Thrills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirzner throws a big counter combination but Thrills scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cheap Thrills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirzner throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrills looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrills connects with a nice looking jab.
Kirzner takes one to the side of the head.
Thrills swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kirzner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrills lunges at Kirzner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kirzner's hand.
The fighters circling - Thrills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirzner misses with a low kick.
Thrills looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kirzner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kirzner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirzner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thrills misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirzner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kirzner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thrills looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirzner is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kirzner misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Kirzner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrills checks a leg kick.
Thrills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kirzner counters with a nice body shot.
Thrills takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thrills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirzner counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrills misses with a few strikes there.
Thrills misses with an uppercut
enabling Kirzner to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrills on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thrills misses with a combination
and Thrills takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrills throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirzner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrills on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kirzner looks to land a left hand but Thrills moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrills scores with a punch to the head.
Thrills throws a hook but Kirzner blocks it.
Kirzner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kirzner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirzner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrills throws an overhand right that lands on Kirzner's shoulder, as Kirzner tries to avoid the shot.
Kirzner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrills.
Cheap Thrills is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thrills's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kirzner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thrills scrambles back to his feet.
Thrills looks to land a left hand but Kirzner moved out of range nicely.
Kirzner is looking to counter the offense by Thrills and move into the clinch.
Thrills waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirzner.
Kirzner attempts a counter takedown but Thrills avoids it well and moves away.
Thrills jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kirzner slips a straight right by Thrills.
Israel Kirzner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thrills throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cheap Thrills.
Well Thrills has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheap Thrills!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chet Knox (ranked 6196 p4p, 4290 weight class) and Black Lives Jackson (ranked 675 p4p, 544 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Chet Baker | Almost Blue. Black Lives Jackson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chet Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Lives Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knox wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard.
Knox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Knox is now in half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Knox postures up.
Knox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knox 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.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson trying to control but Knox postures up.
Still in half guard, Knox seems content to control.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg.
Knox perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Knox takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knox is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Knox wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knox is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knox gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson pulls Knox in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chet Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Knox gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
 It looks like Chet Knox has been cut.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson jumps guard.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Knox has moved into half guard.
Jackson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Chet Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson wants to control but Knox passes into side.
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jackson tries to buck Knox off but Knox is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Knox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox slows the pace down.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Knox blocks it.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Knox breaks the clinch.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Black Lives Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox breaks the clinch.
Black Lives Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Knox is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Black Lives Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chet Knox's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Knox blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Knox takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knox's face.
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knox breaks the clinch.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox is trying to break free.
Knox fails to pull guard.
Knox managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Knox jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Knox persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Knox works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Knox's guard.
Knox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Knox stacks Jackson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Knox!
The referee asks Knox politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Knox prefers to stall for the moment though.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Lives Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Lives Jackson!
Black Lives Jackson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Chet Knox spoke after the fight, saying 'If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet. (Matt Hughes)'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cross (ranked 1361 p4p, 1350 weight class) and Malcom Farquharson (ranked 38 p4p, 37 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by Folk Metal. Jeremy Cross had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Cross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcom Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and Farquharson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farquharson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farquharson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Farquharson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farquharson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cross circles away quickly and effectively.
Cross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farquharson lands with a slapping head kick.
Farquharson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Farquharson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Farquharson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Malcom Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson misses the jab.
Cross throwing a counter right hand but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Farquharson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross tries to clinch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farquharson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross wants to clinch.
Farquharson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farquharson.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Farquharson working aggressively here.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Farquharson.
Cross displaying some good clinch control by pressing Farquharson up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross.
Farquharson tries to throw a body punch but Cross avoids it by throwing Farquharson back against the cage.
Farquharson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Farquharson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross breaks from the clinch.
Farquharson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross connects with a single shot there.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Farquharson tries to counter with a clinch but Cross shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a three punch combo that has Cross backing up. Cross nods at Farquharson to acknowledge the strikes.
Cross misses with a low kick.
Cross feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farquharsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Farquharson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Farquharson moves into range and clinches up with Cross.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farquharson takes a shot to the head.
Farquharson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cross.
Farquharson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Farquharson controls his hands.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cross.
Farquharson looking to slow down the pace here.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cross gets an underhook and turns Farquharson into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson lands a left hand.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farquharson trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farquharson slowing the pace effectively.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farquharson misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Farquharson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malcom Farquharson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Farquharson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farquharson scores with a jab. Cross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
Farquharson rushes Cross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cross tries a body shot but Farquharson blocks it.
Cross takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Farquharson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cross is defending well for now.
Farquharson lands an elbow inside.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Cross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farquharson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cross seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Farquharson can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Farquharson fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross manages to break the clinch.
Cross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Farquharson tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Farquharson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson scores with a one two! Cross had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cross lands a right hook to the body.
Farquharson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farquharson swinging wildly here.
Cross throws a good cross that connects.
Cross misses with a looping right.
Farquharson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick from Farquharson lands but Cross takes it in his stride.
Farquharson misses with an uppercut.
Farquharson swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Farquharson manages to circle out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson moves forwards but Cross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That has opened up Malcom Farquharson's cut even more.
Farquharson scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Cross.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farquharson throws out the jab.
Farquharson forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.
Farquharson lands a right hand.
Cross lands a nice uppercut.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
The cut above Malcom Farquharson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Farquharson is rocked!
Cross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farquharson is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Cross.
Cross cracks Farquharson with a nice body shot.
A short right from Cross on the inside.
Farquharson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him?
Cross digs a right hand into Farquharson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farquharson's gas tank.
Cross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farquharson or not.
Cross unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Farquharson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cross is unloading with more strikes now! Farquharson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jeremy Cross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bejamin Gold (ranked 2939 p4p, 1860 weight class) and Sam Winchester (ranked 374 p4p, 254 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bejamin Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Gold's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Gold lands with a right hand.
Winchester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winchester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Winchester forces Gold back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold is looking to break free of the clinch but Winchester has double underhooks.
Winchester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Winchester struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands.
Winchester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gold's defenses.
It looks like Bejamin Gold has been cut.
Winchester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gold's efforts to push away.
Winchester has Gold pressed against the cage, preventing Gold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winchester slips a straight right by Gold.
A jab from Gold does it's job there.
Winchester tries to clinch up.
Gold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winchester.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
Winchester cracks Gold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Winchester moves into the clinch.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but Gold blocks it.
Winchester has Gold pressed against the cage, preventing Gold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Winchester.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but Gold blocks it.
Winchester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bejamin Gold's cut is getting worse.
Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Winchester.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winchester lands an elbow inside that Gold shrugs off.
Gold blocking some punches.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.
Winchester tries a body shot but Gold blocks it.
Winchester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gold's efforts to push away.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but Gold blocks it.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester lands a damaging elbow.
Bejamin Gold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winchester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gold's head.
Jeez, Bejamin Gold's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Winchester swinging wildly here.
Gold throws a jab when Winchester was well out of range.
Winchester slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Winchester misses with an uppercut. Gold saw that one coming.
Winchester's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Winchester's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gold slips under a jab.
Winchester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winchester is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winchester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winchester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bejamin Gold's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sam Winchester!
After the fight, Sam Winchester 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 1530 p4p, 3720 weight class) and Island Yonic (ranked 234 p4p, 471 weight class). Island Yonic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eric Brooks's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Island Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brooks throws an overhand right that lands on Yonic's shoulder, as Yonic tries to avoid the shot.
Yonic with the counter takedown but Brooks avoids it easily.
Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks throws a hook to the side of Yonic's head but Yonic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yonic with the counter takedown but Brooks avoids it easily.
Brooks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
and Yonic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brooks!
Yonic tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brooks can't do much from the bottom here.
Brooks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet.
Yonic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brooks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yonic but great work by Brooks.
Yonic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brooks is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gotham City Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Yonic trying to control from half guard but Brooks is working away.
Yonic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yonic is controlling the pace.
Yonic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Yonic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Yonic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is trying to control. Brooks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yonic is thwarting Brooks's attempts to control the position.
Yonic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yonic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brooks defends it well.
Brooks controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yonic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yonic is stalling here. Brooks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yonic seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brooks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Yonic is looking to regain half guard here but Brooks keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic trying his best to control but Brooks has mounted him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Island Yonic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brooks throws out a leg kick but Yonic moves out of range and Brooks only half commits.
Yonic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brooks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks gets underhooks to prevent Yonic's takedown attempt.
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Yonic.
Brooks cracks Yonic with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yonic.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yonics head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yonic can do to turn this around?
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks feints and then cracks Yonic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yonic down.
Yonic has his takedown stuffed
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks lands with an overhand left.
Yonic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yonic is rocked!
Brooks drops Yonic with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brooks follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Brooks!
Eric Brooks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Christie (ranked 1689 p4p, 3197 weight class) and Oluwadare Kwande (ranked 177 p4p, 308 weight class). Christie comes to the cage accompanied by Amityville. Kwande is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: CMH x LIDA - СТИКЕР(премьера клипа). 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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145
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oluwadare Kwande!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwande with a hook.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwande manages to avoid it.
Kwande misses with a wild body shot.
Kwande throws a lazy uppercut
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kwande looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Christie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kwande circles away quickly and effectively.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Christie's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwande looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
Christie dips to his left and cracks Kwande with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick from Kwande misses.
Christie is looking for a counter combo.
Kwande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
Christie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kwande throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Kwande misses with a straight right.
Kwande throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christie misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwande throws an off balance right hand
enabling Christie to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kwande closes the distance but Christie moves to the side
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwande.
Kwande looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Kwande throws an off balance right hand
and Christie counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Kwande.
Christie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwande misses the jab.
Christie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Christie scores with a nice head shot.
Kwande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Christie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwande connects with an inside leg kick.
Kwande slips a jab from Christie.
Kwande jabs at Christie's body.
Christie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kwande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kwande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kwande at a distance.
Good exchange - Kwande coming out on top.
Kwande throws a leg kick
and Christie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kwande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christie checks it well.
Christie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christie lands a nice hook to Kwande's body. Kwande takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwande avoids the body shot from Christie.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Christie with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Kwande
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwande was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie slips a straight right by Kwande.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Kwande counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Kwande misses.
A little feinted left hand from Christie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kwande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwande.
Christie scores with a jab to the body.
Kwande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kwande throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie jabs at Kwande's body.
Kwande looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christie jabs Kwande to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kwande takes one to the chin there.
Kwande is rocked!
Christie lands a nice looking body shot.
Kwande is still on wobbly legs! Can Christie finish him?
Kwande looks winded!
Christie cracks Kwande on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kwande falls backwards against the cage. Christie follows up with more strikes that drop Kwande to his knees. Christie keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kwande! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Pellegrini (ranked 1739 p4p, 2154 weight class) and Colby Gebhardt (ranked 182 p4p, 226 weight class). Vinnie Pellegrini has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Pellegrini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colby Gebhardt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gebhardt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pellegrini swings for the body but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Pellegrini throws an overhand right that lands on Gebhardt's shoulder, as Gebhardt tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gebhardt misses the target.
Gebhardt looks to land a combination but Pellegrini avoids it well.
Pellegrini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gebhardt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Pellegrini misses its intended target.
Gebhardt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pellegrini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Gebhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gebhardt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pellegrini under the eye.
Pellegrini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Gebhardt.
Pellegrini loads up on a big right hand but Gebhardt slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pellegrini.
Gebhardt missing with a left hand there. Pellegrini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gebhardt staying out of range there.
Gebhardt throws out a counter right but Pellegrini avoids it with no problem.
Pellegrini ducks under a wild hook from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pellegrini throwing a counter right hand but Gebhardt manages to avoid it.
Pellegrini avoids the body shot from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gebhardt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pellegrini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gebhardt misses with a hook.
Gebhardt throws a lazy uppercut
and Pellegrini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gebhardt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gebhardt 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.
Pellegrini misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Gebhardt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pellegrini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gebhardt misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Pellegrini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gebhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pellegrini just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pellegrini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gebhardt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the side of Pellegrini's head but Pellegrini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pellegrini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
Pellegrini throwing a counter right hand but Gebhardt manages to avoid it.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut
and Pellegrini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gebhardt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pellegrini catches Gebhardt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gebhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Gebhardt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pellegrini lands with a good body shot.
Pellegrini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Pellegrini misses.
Gebhardt misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gebhardt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gebhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gebhardt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Pellegrini coming out on top.
Pellegrini staying out of range there.
Pellegrini throws a jab but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
It seemed like Gebhardt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pellegrini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pellegrini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pellegrini connects with a single shot there.
Pellegrini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Pellegrini lands a jab to the head.
Pellegrini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pellegrini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
Gebhardt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gebhardt throws a jab when Pellegrini was well out of range.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut. Pellegrini saw that one coming.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Gebhardt misses its intended target.
Pellegrini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Vinnie Pellegrini has been cut.
Pellegrini misses with a hook. Gebhardt ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Gebhardt does no damage.
The fighters circling - Gebhardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gebhardt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gebhardt lands with a nice body punch.
Gebhardt slips under a jab from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colby Gebhardt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Pellegrini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gebhardt drops his hands momentarily and Pellegrini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Gebhardt ducks down to avoid it.
Gebhardt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pellegrini's hands.
Pellegrini tries to clinch
and Gebhardt counters with a stiff right hand.
Pellegrini looks to throw the jab but Gebhardt is out of range.
The fighters circling - Pellegrini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gebhardt swings for the body but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Pellegrini misses with a double jab.
Gebhardt throws a lazy right hand but Pellegrini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pellegrini slips under a jab.
Gebhardt scores with a hook.
Pellegrini forces Gebhardt back against the cage and clinches.
Pellegrini has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gebhardt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pellegrini throws a punch but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pellegrini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pellegrini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Pellegrini.
Gebhardt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pellegrini backwards.
Gebhardt scores with a shoulder strike.
Gebhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pellegrini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gebhardt.
Gebhardt struggles to land a body shot inside as Pellegrini controls his hands.
Gebhardt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gebhardt gets through Pellegrini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gebhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pellegrini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pellegrini pushes Gebhardt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pellegrini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gebhardt stalling against the cage.
Pellegrini manages to break the clinch.
Pellegrini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pellegrini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vinnie Pellegrini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pellegrini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gebhardt.
Pellegrini drops Gebhardt with a nice combination! Pellegrini dives into Gebhardt's guard, looking to finish!
Gebhardt is rocked!
Gebhardt is working an open guard so Pellegrini takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pellegrini wants to clinch up but Gebhardt keeps it at a distance.
Pellegrini throws a shot from downtown. Gebhardt moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini throws an overhand right that lands on Gebhardt's shoulder, as Gebhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Pellegrini dips to his left and cracks Gebhardt with an uppercut!
A jab from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pellegrini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pellegrini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pellegrini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gebhardt on the side of the head.
Pellegrini throws the left hand but Gebhardt avoids the punch easily.
Gebhardt staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini misses with a shot to the body
and Gebhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pellegrini throws a jab but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
Pellegrini misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Pellegrini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pellegrini. Gebhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gebhardt looks to throw the jab but Pellegrini is out of range.
Gebhardt scores with a nice head shot.
Gebhardt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Pellegrini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gebhardt connects with the punch.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pellegrini moves into the clinch.
Pellegrini blocks a body shot from Gebhardt.
Pellegrini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pellegrini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pellegrini tries to work over Gebhardt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gebhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pellegrini misses with the head strike.
Pellegrini can't find room to land a body shot as Gebhardt controls the action.
Gebhardt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gebhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pellegrini's elbow.
Gebhardt tries to work over Pellegrini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pellegrini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gebhardt backwards.
Pellegrini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pellegrini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gebhardt backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pellegrini.
Gebhardt lands an uppercut.
Pellegrini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gebhardts head.
Vinnie Pellegrini has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pellegrini.
Pellegrini lands a hook that snaps the head of Gebhardt backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pellegrini throws a punch but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gebhardt.
Pellegrini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pellegrini throws a punch but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
A short right from Gebhardt on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Pellegrini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Pellegrini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gebhardt with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Pellegrini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gebhardt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pellegrini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pellegrini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gebhardt has time to react.
Pellegrini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gebhardt ducks under a wild hook from Pellegrini.
Gebhardt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pellegrini lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gebhardt sprawling to the canvas. Pellegrini follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gebhardt hang on?
Gebhardt is still in real trouble! Can Pellegrini finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pellegrini decides to stand up.
Pellegrini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gebhardt seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gebhardt moves away from the strike by Pellegrini.
It seemed like Gebhardt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
Gebhardt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gebhardt there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Pellegrini.
Gebhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pellegrini counters with a nice body shot.
Pellegrini moves out of range as Gebhardt strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pellegrini!
Gebhardt missing with a left hand there. Pellegrini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Pellegrini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pellegrini looks to score with a jab to the body but Gebhardt is just out of range.
Gebhardt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pellegrini lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini lands a really nice looking cross but Gebhardt seems unphased.
Pellegrini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gebhardt can do to turn this around?
Pellegrini throws a hook to the side of Gebhardt's head but Gebhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gebhardt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pellegrini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pellegrini has closed the distance and engaged Gebhardt in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt lands a nice uppercut.
Pellegrini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pellegrini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gebhardt lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pellegrini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gebhardt.
Pellegrini wants to get back to striking at distance but Gebhardt won't allow it.
Pellegrini is trying to break free.
Gebhardt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gebhardt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gebhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gebhardt lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Gebhardt.
Pellegrini blocking some punches.
Gebhardt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gebhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pellegrini is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pellegrini up against the cage.
Pellegrini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gebhardt.
Pellegrini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gebhardt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pellegrini swings wildly with an uppercut but Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gebhardt misses with a body punch.
Gebhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pellegrini's elbow.
Gebhardt prevents a body shot from Pellegrini.
Gebhardt lands with a right to the head.
Gebhardt misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Gebhardt.
Gebhardt misses with the head strike.
Gebhardt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pellegrini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gebhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pellegrini just misses with a punch to the body.
Pellegrini misses with an uppercut
and Gebhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gebhardt scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gebhardt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pellegrini on the side of the head.
Pellegrini is rocked!
Pellegrini misses with a hook
and Gebhardt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Pellegrini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinnie Pellegrini is winning the standup battle so far.
Gebhardt ducks under a wild hook from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini pushes Gebhardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Pellegrini seems to have got his legs back now.
Pellegrini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pellegrini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gebhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pellegrini takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pellegrini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gebhardt.
Pellegrini wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Pellegrini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pellegrini 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Pellegrini!
Vinnie Pellegrini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Paris (ranked 772 p4p, 751 weight class) and Hadr Bari (ranked 127 p4p, 124 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Paris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hadr Bari!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris moves into the clinch successfully.
Bari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bari lands a nice shot to the body.
Bari takes a shot to the head.
Paris is looking for a takedown.
Bari tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
Bari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paris misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bari counter with a right hand.
Paris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Bari to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.
Paris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bari napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bari on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bari can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bari is trying to get back to half guard.
Bari parries the strikes from Paris easily there. Paris is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bari to escape.
Paris grinds an elbow into Bari's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bari is trying to control Paris's posture but Paris avoids it.
Bari is trying to get back to half guard.
Paris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bari is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bari is trying to escape the position but Paris is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bari tries to buck Paris off but Paris is having none of it.
Paris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bari keeps working.
Bari tries to escape but Paris is in control.
Bari avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paris.
Paris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bari some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Paris.
Paris throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bari taking a bit of punishment here - Paris scoring with strikes.
Paris scores with punches from side control.
Paris grinds an elbow into Bari's temple.
Paris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bari is trying to get back to half guard.
Paris wants to control but Bari is keeping him busy.
Bari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bari tries to get to full guard but Paris has control of the leg.
Bari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paris.
Bari is looking to improve his position.
Bari felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Paris is trying to control the action in half guard but Bari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bari trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Paris there.
Bari trying to control here.
Paris 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.
Paris throwing shots but Bari is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bari wants to get back to full guard.
Paris is trying to control the action in half guard but Bari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paris uses his free foot to push down on Bari's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bari.
We've been hearing that Paris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bari blocking the ground and pound.
Paris landing strikes, looking to finish!
Paris misses with a head shot.
Bari wants to hold on but Paris pushes him away.
The referee warns Bari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Paris postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bari bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Paris and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris is the new welterweight champion!
Marco Paris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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