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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Caballero (ranked 6731 p4p, 6590 weight class) and Magnus Tyme (ranked 591 p4p, 585 weight class). Caballero comes to the cage accompanied by Tiger. Magnus Tyme will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Caballero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Tyme!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyme works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyme has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caballero finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyme's head.
 It looks like Magnus Tyme has been cut.
Caballero closes the distance and pushes Tyme back into the cage.
Tyme misses with the head strike.
Tyme is fighting off a takedown attempt but Caballero is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tyme to the mat. Tyme regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tyme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caballero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Caballero throws a strike but Tyme rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyme is looking to stand up but Caballero won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caballero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tyme wants to stand but Caballero is controlling his posture from full guard.
Caballero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Caballero tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero looking for a sweep. Not yet Caballero, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caballero holds on and takes a little breather.
Tyme wants to stand but Caballero is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyme lands with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyme sizes up Caballero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tyme thuds his right hand into Caballero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyme lands a really nice looking cross but Caballero seems unphased.
Caballero has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tyme avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyme catches Caballero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 Caballero is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyme was well out of range. Poor timing from Caballero.
Magnus Tyme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caballero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyme counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Caballero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BAM! Tyme delivers a spinning backfist that drops Caballero like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Magnus Tyme!
An out of breath Magnus Tyme thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Carlos Caballero spoke after the fight, saying 'I disappointed my fans today but it will not happen again'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 6422 p4p, 4080 weight class) and Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 674 p4p, 538 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski throws a shot from downtown. Corleone moves away and avoids it.
Corleone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Corleone.
Skurwysynowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Corleone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corleone.
Corleone tried to counter with a leg kick but Skurwysynowski avoided it.
Skurwysynowski looks for the body kick but Corleone saw that one coming.
Skurwysynowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Corleone.
Corleone scores with a jab to the body.
Skurwysynowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski thows a body kick. Corleone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Corleone. That one must have hurt.
Skurwysynowski lands a front kick.
Skurwysynowski thows a body kick. Corleone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been told by Corleone's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Corleone tries to bum rush Skurwysynowski with a series of wild strikes but Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corleone moves out of range of the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skurwysynowski - that will leave a mark!
Skurwysynowski connects with a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corleones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skurwysynowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Corleone misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a right hand but Corleone moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Corleone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corleone tries to move into range but Skurwysynowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone takes one on the button.
Corleone misses with a kick to the body
and Skurwysynowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skurwysynowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skurwysynowski lands with a slapping head kick.
A low kick from Corleone misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skurwysynowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corleone throws a push kick but Skurwysynowski slaps the foot to one side.
Skurwysynowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corleone. That did some damage!
Skurwysynowski feints and then cracks Corleone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corleone down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skurwysynowski can pounce on him.
Corleone throws a combination that misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corleone's knee momentarily.
Corleone lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Corleone throws a leg kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Skurwysynowski tenderised Corleone's leg. Corleone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skurwysynowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corleone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corleone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corleone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corleone tries to clinch
and Skurwysynowski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Corleone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corleone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corleone finds it's way round the side to connect with Skurwysynowski's head.
Corleone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corleone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Corleone moves out of range of the strikes.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skurwysynowski cracks Corleone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone misses with an uppercut
and Skurwysynowski counters with a nice leg kick.
Skurwysynowski slips a straight right by Corleone.
Corleone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skurwysynowski cracks Corleone with an open hand slap.
Skurwysynowski lands a leg kick that knocks Corleone off balance momentarily.
Corleone swings for the body but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Crunch! Skurwysynowski slams his shin into Corleone's torso.
Corleone scores with a kick to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Skurwysynowski. Beautiful body shot.
Skurwysynowski lands a front kick.
Skurwysynowski with a hook.
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!
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski thuds a left hand into Corleone's body.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot.
Corleone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corleone misses with a body kick.
Skurwysynowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Corleone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Skurwysynowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski is looking to land body kicks.
Corleone throws an off balance right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a nice body kick.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook. Corleone ducked under it nicely.
Corleone tries to counter by clinching up but Skurwysynowski breaks away and moves out of range.
Corleone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skurwysynowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skurwysynowski lands with a straight right. Corleone didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Skurwysynowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Vito Corleone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Corleone misses
and Skurwysynowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Skurwysynowski as he connects with a hook.
Corleone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skurwysynowski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Skurwysynowski connects with the punch.
Corleone throws a push kick but Skurwysynowski slaps the foot to one side.
Corleone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skurwysynowski can pounce on him.
Skurwysynowski connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone misses with a hook to the body
and Skurwysynowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skurwysynowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skurwysynowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skurwysynowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Skurwysynowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Skurwysynowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping right.
Corleone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Skurwysynowski counters with a body kick that stops Corleone in his tracks momentarily.
Corleone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skurwysynowski can pounce on him.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skurwysynowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Skurwysynowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Corleone off the cage and back into range.
Skurwysynowski lands with a good body shot.
Skurwysynowski throws an overhand right that lands on Corleone's shoulder, as Corleone tries to avoid the shot.
Skurwysynowski throws a shot to the body.
Corleone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab when Corleone was well out of range.
Corleone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Corleone.
Skurwysynowski throws out a powerful jab.
Corleone looks for the body kick but Skurwysynowski saw that one coming.
Corleone backing away here, and Skurwysynowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corleone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skurwysynowski can pounce on him.
Skurwysynowski works Corleone's body with a nice hook.
Corleone throws an off balance right hand
and Corleone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skurwysynowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corleone doesn't seem bothered though.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab to the body.
Skurwysynowski cracks Corleone with a good jab.
Skurwysynowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skurwysynowski 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Dawkins (ranked 6443 p4p, 4218 weight class) and Vilhelm Sandu (ranked 675 p4p, 552 weight class). Sandu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Song of Death- OOMPH. Vilhelm Sandu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vilhelm Sandu!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins with the inside leg kick.
Sandu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dawkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dawkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Dawkins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dawkins with the inside leg kick.
Sandu lands a nice shot that snaps Dawkins's head back.
Dawkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sandu. That did some damage!
Sandu misses with a hook.
Sandu doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawkins circles away.
Dawkins throws a head kick that Sandu semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandu scores with a punch to the head.
 It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.
Sandu lands a big right hand that sends Dawkins crashing to the mat! Sandu stays standing though and waves Dawkins back to his feet!
Dawkins is rocked!
Sandu drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Dawkins's head, knocking him out cold! Sandu is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vilhelm Sandu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vilhelm Sandu made sure he mentioned Undead Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Chonen (ranked 3981 p4p, 5476 weight class) and Giancarlo Ferrari (ranked 201 p4p, 249 weight class). Ferrari has chosen Me in honey as his entrance music. Ryo Chonen 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryo Chonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giancarlo Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferrari. Ferrari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferrari is looking to clinch.
Ferrari tries to clinch there but Chonen circles away.
Ferrari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chonen cracks Ferrari with a good jab.
Ferrari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chonen's waist but Chonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrari off to one side.
Chonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chonen lands a really nice looking cross but Ferrari seems unphased.
Ferrari fails with the takedown
and Ferrari takes a counter punch right on the button 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!
Ferrari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chonen counters with a nice right hand that sends Ferrari toppling to the canvas! Ferrari scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chonen finish him?!
 Ferrari is rocked!
Ryo Chonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giancarlo Ferrari.
Chonen cracks Ferrari with a left hook right on the temple and Ferrari goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Chonen lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Ferrari is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Chonen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Rize (ranked 3747 p4p, 6777 weight class) and Brock Moxley (ranked 425 p4p, 593 weight class). Rize comes into the arena with Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours blaring out of the sound system. Brock Moxley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Rize!
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, Brock Moxley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley throws a lazy uppercut
and Rize counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moxley thinking.
Rize definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moxley misses with an uppercut.
Moxley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moxley throws a right hand that misses
letting Rize counter with a right hand.
Moxley loads up on a big right hand but Rize slips the punch.
Rize thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxley. Rize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Rize.
Rize dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moxley. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Rize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley.
A cross from Rize lands.
Rize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley.
Rize moves away from the strike by Moxley.
An attempted straight right counter from Rize misses the target.
Moxley moves out of range of the strikes.
Rize closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moxley! But no joy.
Rize works Moxley's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rize misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Moxley lunges at Rize with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rize's hand.
Rize turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moxley scores with a shot to the body.
Rize throws a jab but it's blocked by Moxley.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Rize fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moxley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rize wants to land a leg kick but Moxley is out of range.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Moxley is just out of range.
Rize shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rize is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moxley blocks a jab.
Moxley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Rize is predictable there
letting Moxley counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Rize.
Moxley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rize.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rize tries to land a leg kick but Moxley saw it coming and moves away.
Rize takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rize throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moxley counters with a nice uppercut.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxley missing with a left hand there. Rize was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moxley throws a body punch but Rize moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
It looked like Rize wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley misses with a body shot.
Rize uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Rize throws a leg kick but Moxley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rize.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Moxley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moxley throws the left hand but Rize avoids the punch easily.
Rize misses with a hook. Moxley ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moxley! But no joy.
Rize connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rize ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moxley tries to move into range but Rize moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 Zack Rize will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moxley scores with a jab. Rize acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rize connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moxley. Moxley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rize connects with a right hand. Moxley shakes it off.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rize loads up on a big right hand but Moxley slips the punch.
Rize just misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley throws a hook but Rize avoids it easily.
Rize's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rize duly obliges.
Moxley misses with a body shot.
Moxley ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Moxley scores with a shot to the body.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moxley moves away.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Rize saw that one coming.
Moxley scores with a hook to the body. Rize takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rize finds it's way round the side to connect with Moxley's head.
Rize slips a jab and a cross from Moxley.
Rize appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moxley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moxley misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rize.
Rize staying out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Moxley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rize has got the better of the exchanges.
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Moxley lunges at Rize with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rize's hand.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rize was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Rize.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxley.
Moxley slips under a jab from Rize.
Rize displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Moxley as he connects with a hook.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxley.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxley.
Jab, jab by Rize - just one landing.
Moxley misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Moxley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moxley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rize scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moxley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moxley 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.
Moxley misses with a body shot.
Rize looks to land a right hand but Moxley moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Rize. That snapped Moxley's head back.
Rize takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moxley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rize.
Moxley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moxley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rize.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize tries to score with a low kick but Moxley moves his leg out of the way.
Rize feints and then cracks Moxley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moxley down.
Rize attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rize.
It looked like Rize wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zack Rize will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rize takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Moxley as he connects with a hook.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Rize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moxley connects with a body shot that sends Rize's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Moxley.
No joy there for Rize, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moxley throws a hook but Rize avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rize on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rize cracks a nice hook into Moxley's ribs.
Moxley misses with a straight left.
A big right from Rize misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Rize wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moxley missing with a left hand there. Rize was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rize tried to counter with a leg kick but Moxley avoided it.
Rize loads up on a big right hand but Moxley slips the punch.
Moxley blocks a leg kick.
Rize takes a swing at Moxley's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rize slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rize is just out of range.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moxley checks it well.
Rize jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moxley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moxley scores with a nice strike.
Rize looks to throw the jab but Moxley is out of range.
Moxley swings for the body but Rize moves out of range.
Moxley swings for the body but Rize moves out of range.
Rize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moxley throws a jab when Rize was well out of range.
Rize just misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Moxley misses with a hook. Rize ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rize with a body shot.
Rize throws a solid leg kick but Moxley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rize.
Moxley lands a really nice looking cross but Rize seems unphased.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Moxley moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rize. Rize obviously looking to wear him down.
Zack Rize is winning the standup battle so far.
Rize on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moxley checks a leg kick.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moxley was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Rize misses.
Moxley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moxley sizes up Rize with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moxley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moxley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley.
Rize misses with a low kick as Moxley jumps back.
Moxley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moxley ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
A countering left hand to the body from Moxley misses.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Rize is out of range.
Rize was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moxley connects with a crisp jab.
Rize fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moxley is out of range.
Brock Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moxley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rize.
A little jabbing left from Moxley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rize fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moxley checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Moxley.
Well Rize 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Rize!
Zack Rize thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tenho Lahti (ranked 3735 p4p, 4575 weight class) and Eddie McDermott (ranked 423 p4p, 492 weight class). Lahti comes to the cage accompanied by Säkkijärven Polkka. McDermott has chosen I'm Shipping up to Boston as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tenho Lahti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie McDermott!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermott looks to land a left hand but Lahti moved out of range nicely.
Lahti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like McDermott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDermott connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Tenho Lahti has been cut.
McDermott catches Lahti napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lahti to the canvas!
Lahti is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDermott is standing up over Lahti. Lahti looks to escape but McDermott dives into side control.
Oh Lahti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott stands up and beckons Lahti to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Lahti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDermott tries to bum rush Lahti with a series of wild strikes but Lahti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDermott throws an uppercut from hell that sends Lahti clean off his feet! He's out cold! McDermott stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie McDermott!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ashbourne Jr (ranked 6451 p4p, 3143 weight class) and Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 281 p4p, 164 weight class). Ashbourne Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Vertical Horizon - You're A God. Satoshi Ekaku has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Ashbourne Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satoshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Ashbourne Jr.
Donk. Ashbourne Jr catches Ekaku right on the button with a cross.
Ekaku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses
and Ashbourne Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ashbourne Jr jabs Ekaku right on the nose. Ekaku blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ashbourne Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ashbourne Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashbourne Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku tries to land a body kick
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Ashbourne Jr saw that one coming.
Ashbourne Jr lands a right hook to the body.
It looks like Ashbourne Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ashbourne Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashbourne Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ashbourne Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Ashbourne Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekaku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ashbourne Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ashbourne Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ashbourne Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Ashbourne Jr's leg. Ashbourne Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku throws a sloppy head kick
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashbourne Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ashbourne Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ashbourne Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ashbourne Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku thows a leg kick but Ashbourne Jr checks it
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
letting Ashbourne Jr counter with a right hand.
Ashbourne Jr looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Ashbourne Jr avoids it.
Ekaku throws a solid leg kick but Ashbourne Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekaku.
Ashbourne Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a straight right.
Ashbourne Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Ashbourne Jr looks to land a combination. Ekaku sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ekaku is rocked!
Ashbourne Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Ashbourne Jr finish him?
Ashbourne Jr pounces like a tiger and cracks Ekaku with a vicious hook! Ekaku is down but not out! Ashbourne Jr follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dave Ashbourne Jr!
After the big win, Dave Ashbourne Jr made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors © Trap House and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamen Kamenov (ranked 2318 p4p, 2480 weight class) and Dave Watson (ranked 89 p4p, 98 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Watson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov shoots in and bounces Watson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Watson is looking for a triangle but Kamenov pushes his legs off easily.
Watson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamenov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamenov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watson is looking for a triangle here but Kamenov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've been hearing that Kamenov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Watson is not content to let Kamenov control the position.
Kamenov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Watson's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Watson enables Kamenov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Watson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenov wants to stand but Watson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Watson looking for a guillotine here but Kamenov defends easily.
Watson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenov is aware though and is defending well.
Watson is looking for a triangle but Kamenov pushes his legs off easily.
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamenov defends it easily.
Kamenov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Watson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kamenov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Watson pulls down on the head and he's put Kamenov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dave Watson!
Our winner, Dave Watson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fuentes (ranked 1005 p4p, 3018 weight class) and Charlie Hall (ranked 45 p4p, 114 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Fuentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Hall!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall misses with a kick to the body.
Hall throws a head kick that misses
and Fuentes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fuentes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fuentes, pushing him back against the cage.
Fuentes scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuentes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuentes keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fuentes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not.
Fuentes scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall can't break the clinch.
Hall blocks a body shot from Fuentes.
A nice left hand lands by Fuentes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuentes lands a nice uppercut.
Hall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fuentes lands with a right to the head.
Fuentes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fuentes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not.
Fuentes stalling against the cage.
Fuentes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuentes lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Charlie Hall's cut even more.
A frustrated look appears on Hall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fuentes lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Fuentes prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
Hall leaning against his opponent.
Fuentes prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuentes lands a front kick.
Hall looks winded!
A nice leg kick from Fuentes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fuentes counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fuentes - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuentes cracks Hall with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fuentes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hall to stand back up!
Hall is rocked!
The cut above Charlie Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A good leg kick by Fuentes.
Fuentes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Fuentes counters with a huge right that knocks Hall out cold! Fuentes is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Fuentes!
A very excited looking Pedro Fuentes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 1489 p4p, 1921 weight class) and Connor Mac Burns (ranked 67 p4p, 45 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Takeishi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kabuki Gomen-Jyo. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitsugu Takeishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor Mac Burns!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Takeishi slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Takeishi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takeishi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns cracks Takeishi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeishi has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Burns working Takeishi over with knees to the body.
Burns taking a breather.
Takeishi takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burns misses with an elbow strike.
Burns stalling the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns tries a body shot but Takeishi blocks it.
Takeishi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Burns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the position but instead, Takeishi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burns into the cage.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns lands an elbow inside that Takeishi shrugs off.
Burns tries to work over Takeishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takeishi tries to stall but Burns uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takeishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi trying to land knees to the body.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Takeishi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Burns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takeishi's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burns crunches a lovely knee into Takeishi's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeishi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeishi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Burns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeishi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Takeishi controls the action.
A short left from Burns.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeishi avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitsugu Takeishi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeishi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Burns gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Mac Burns!
Connor Mac Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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