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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mun So (ranked 6419 p4p, 24842 weight class) and John Rackham (ranked 704 p4p, 756 weight class). So's entrance music is DEVILOOF - 拷訊惨獄. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mun So!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rackham!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from So. Those never looked like landing.
Rackham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts So as he jumps to the side.
So throws a shot from downtown. Rackham moves away and avoids it.
Rackham closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rackham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rackham wants to control but So is keeping him busy.
Rackham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. So defending well though.
Rackham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
So looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rackham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
So wants to control but Rackham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rackham is looking to take a break and control but So is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rackham slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham thows a huge punch but So dodges it nicely.
Rackham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rackham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rackham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rackham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
So is breathing heavily.
Rackham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed So's head.
So avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rackham.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rackham lands a nice short elbow.
Rackham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks So with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rackham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rackham controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for So!
Rackham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rackham lands a big elbow.
Rackham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rackham breaks from So's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rackham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
So knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rackham on the ground.
Rackham lands a couple of good shots and So has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
So is taking damage to the body and head.
Rackham struggling to land strikes to the head as So covers up.
Rackham throwing damaging strikes from the back! So could be in trouble here!
Rackham is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at So. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham throwing sloppy strikes.
The referee is taking a good look at So as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rackham!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rackham landing with strikes.
 So is rocked!
Rackham cracks So with a big right hand from the back mount! So immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Rackham takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rackham!
John Rackham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Mun So stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm gutted, let my team down today. Sorry ACME crew we worked hard for me to get this W today and I came up short. Best wishes to Anders in his next fight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torn Brot (ranked 5730 p4p, 24825 weight class) and Trey Limitless (ranked 554 p4p, 649 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Trey Limitless was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Torn Brot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trey Limitless !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Limitless at a distance.
Jab by Brot.
Limitless shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brot pinned against the cage. Brot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Limitless tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brot defends well and Limitless ends up having to push Brot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Brot finds it's way through Limitless 's defenses.
Nice shot lands for Brot.
Limitless takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brot throws a good cross that connects.
Limitless shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brot pinned against the cage. Brot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Torn Brot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Limitless .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brot tries to clinch up but Limitless circles away and keeps his distance.
Brot lands a glancing blow to the side of Limitless 's head.
Brot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Limitless fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brot sprawls well initially but Limitless persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brot keeping control of the position.
Brot is looking for a sweep. Limitless is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Limitless lands a nice short elbow.
Limitless seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Limitless is looking to advance position but Brot won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brot controlling the position for now.
Brot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brot wants to control but Limitless is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Limitless thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brot's head.
Brot trying to control but Limitless postures up.
Limitless tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Limitless thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brot's head.
Limitless missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brot desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Limitless is thwarting Brot's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limitless throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brot keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Limitless prevents Brot from improving his position.
Brot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Limitless .
Brot trying to control but Limitless postures up.
Limitless tries to pass to full mount but Brot defends it.
Brot is doing well to control the position and prevent Limitless from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limitless trying to control the action but Brot is working from the bottom.
Brot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Limitless is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brot wants to control but Limitless is keeping busy.
Brot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Limitless .
Brot is looking to control Limitless 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brot avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Limitless trying to control but Brot is working from the bottom.
Brot wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Limitless must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Limitless wants to control from the top but Brot keeps moving.
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.
Brot has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Limitless working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brot wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brot wants to sweep but no luck.
Limitless trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Limitless throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Limitless connects with a couple of short punches.
Limitless looking to pass the guard.
Limitless trying to control the position from guard on top but Brot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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 Torn Brot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Limitless dives in for a single leg takedown but Brot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Limitless looks for a takedown but Brot sprawls well.
Brot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brot connects with a body shot that sends Limitless 's belly button to the back.
Brot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Limitless can do to turn this around?
Brot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Torn Brot is winning the standup battle so far.
Brot closes the distance and pushes Limitless back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brot.
Brot lands a right hand.
Brot lands an elbow that stopped Limitless in his tracks for a moment.
Limitless fails to pull guard.
Torn Brot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Limitless .
Limitless is trying to pull guard but Brot has him pressed against the cage.
Brot stalling in the clinch but Limitless improves position.
Limitless fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brot lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Limitless fails to pull guard.
Brot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Limitless misses with a takedown
and Brot counters with a straight right hand.
Limitless has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Limitless momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brot scores with a nice right hand.
Limitless closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brot circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Limitless or perhaps it was just good defense by Brot, which made it look bad.
Limitless has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Limitless there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brot lands a head shot.
Brot rushes Limitless and presses him up against the cage.
Limitless tries to pull guard but Brot holds him up against the cage and eventually Limitless drops back down to his feet.
Limitless fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brot.
Brot scores with a shoulder strike.
Brot lands an uppercut.
Torn Brot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brot lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Brot on the inside.
Limitless tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brot just stands there and leans against the cage.
Limitless is trying to pull guard but Brot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limitless fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Limitless fails to pull guard.
Limitless fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Limitless misses with a takedown attempt
and Brot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Limitless is breathing heavily.
Brot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brot showed some decent athleticism there.
Brot controlling the action here.
Brot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brot content to control rather than advance.
Brot wants to stand up but Limitless is controlling the position.
Limitless won't allow Brot to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limitless makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Limitless .
Limitless has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brot trying to control but Limitless is working from the bottom.
Limitless is looking for a triangle but Brot pushes his legs off easily.
Brot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Limitless is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brot throws a good cross that connects.
Brot catches Limitless with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brot connects with a solid leg kick.
Brot scores with a decent looking hook.
Limitless shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brot defends it nicely.
Brot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brot lands with a right hand.
Limitless shoots in but Brot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Brot's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Limitless with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Limitless takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brot scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torn Brot dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Brot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Limitless is defended easily by Brot.
Limitless shoots in for a takedown but Brot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Limitless tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brot defends well and Limitless ends up having to push Brot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Torn Brot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Limitless .
Brot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brot.
Limitless walks into a jab.
Brot lands a glancing blow to the side of Limitless 's head.
 Limitless is rocked!
Brot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Limitless 's guard.
Limitless is still in real trouble! Can Brot finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limitless is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Limitless seems to have recovered his senses.
Brot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Limitless keeping full guard, as Brot tries to pass.
Limitless wants to sweep here but Brot controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limitless has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Limitless looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Limitless takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Limitless swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Limitless can't keep his opponent in guard - Brot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brot is pressing down on Limitless 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Limitless is holding on for now.
Trey Limitless has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torn Brot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Limitless is staying active underneath Brot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brot tries to stand and escape but Limitless is controlling the position.
Brot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Limitless knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Limitless actively working from the bottom here.
Brot is trying to control the action in half guard but Limitless is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brot clinches up with Limitless and pushes him back against the cage.
Brot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Limitless in his tracks.
Limitless misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brot scores with a one two! Limitless had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Limitless manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brot on his heels. He'll look to pass Brot's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brot manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Limitless tries for a takedown but Brot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Brot.
Limitless moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Limitless shoots and misses
and Brot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Limitless has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Limitless has his takedown stuffed
and Brot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Brot does it's job there.
Brot lands a nice shot that snaps Limitless 's head back.
Brot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Limitless on the side of the head.
Brot lands a jab.
Brot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Limitless looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brot has picked Limitless up and slammed him! Limitless can't keep hold of the triangle and Brot manages to pass to side control!
Brot just content to control the position.
Brot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Limitless keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torn Brot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brot 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torn Brot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Abner (ranked 24830 p4p, 4196 weight class) and Jacko Dawson (ranked 708 p4p, 475 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacko Dawson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abner counters with a one-two to the body.
Dawson tries to clinch up
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Abner scores with a punch to the head.
Abner tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Abner throws a front kick that sends Dawson stumbling back into the cage.
Dawson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abner on his heels. He'll look to pass Abner's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dawson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dawson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Abner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abner is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dawson darts in trying to clinch
and Abner counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson.
Dawson tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
Dawson tries to clinch there but Abner circles away.
Dawson tries to clinch
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dawson avoids the head kick by Abner.
Dawson tries to clinch
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abner thuds his shin into the meat of Dawson's side.
Dawson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dawson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abner connects with a high kick.
Dawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson tries to clinch up
letting Abner counter with a right hand.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dawson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abner breaks from the clinch.
Dawson looks to clinch
and Abner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uncle Abner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawson takes the fight into the clinch.
Abner tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Abner avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
Abner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dawson drops Abner with a big knee straight up the middle! Abner is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Dawson moves into the clinch.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dawson blocks a head kick by Abner.
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson moves in looking to clinch but Abner pushes him off.
Dawson looks to clinch
and Abner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dawson tries to clinch up but Abner circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson moves in looking to clinch but Abner pushes him off.
Dawson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawson tries to land a body kick
and Abner counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Abner misses.
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAbner.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abner jabs at Dawson's body.
Dawson tries to clinch but Abner moves away
and Abner counters with a leg kick.
Dawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abner, pushing him back against the cage.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abner.
Abner wants to break free but Dawson has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abner is trying to push Dawson away but Dawson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abner is defending well for now.
Abner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abner can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Abner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uncle Abner'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.
Dawson instigates a clinch.
Abner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abner breaks from the clinch.
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abner counters with a head kick.
Dawson rushes Abner and presses him up against the cage.
Dawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Abner is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawson tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
Abner is looking to counter with head kicks.
Uncle Abner is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacko Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Abner finds it's way through Dawson's defenses.
Abner checks a leg kick nicely.
Dawson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Abner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dawson takes the fight into the clinch.
Abner is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abner has had enough of the clinch but Dawson keeps him there for the moment.
Abner managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson.
Dawson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Abner.
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Abner tries to keep at a distance but Dawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abner is trying to break the clinch but Dawson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Dawson to work.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Abner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dawson closes the distance but Abner moves to the side
and Abner counters with a series of strikes. Dawson will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abner lands with a right hand.
Abner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dawson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abner.
Abner throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is looking to clinch but Abner is avoiding it.
Abner connects with the punch.
Dawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abner lands a jab to Dawson's midsection.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Abner keeps it at a distance.
Abner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dawson in his tracks.
Abner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dawson back to the cage. Abner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Abner blocks with his arms.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Abner.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abner.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abner is trying to push Dawson away but Dawson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson manages to break the clinch.
Dawson wants to clinch
and Abner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
Abner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dawson pushes Abner up against the cage in a clinch.
Abner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Abner is trying to break the clinch but Dawson is controlling him.
Dawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abner is trying to break free.
Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Abner blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Abner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uncle Abner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dawson wants to clinch.
Dawson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawson moves into the clinch.
Abner managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson.
Abner tries to break the clinch but Dawson is controlling the position.
Dawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Abner avoids the damage to the body.
Abner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Abner is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abner.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Abner.
Abner stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Abner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson closes the distance and pushes Abner back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abner.
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dawson breaks from the clinch.
Dawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Abner circles away.
Abner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson clinches.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abner.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but Abner blocks it.
Abner working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson moves to clinch but Abner breaks away
and Abner counters with a nice body shot.
Abner scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dawson backs up against the cage.
Dawson drives through and clinches with Abner against the cage.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abner avoids it.
Dawson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uncle Abner's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abner taking a breather.
Abner working hard to break the clinch.
Abner has had enough of the clinch but Dawson keeps him there for the moment.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Abner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson avoids the head kick by Abner.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawson misses with a double jab.
Dawson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dawson tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
Abner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dawson.
Dawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jacko Dawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abner avoids it.
Abner breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abner keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Abner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abner avoids the elbow strike from Dawson, against the cage.
Abner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abner is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jacko Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson tries a knee to the head but Abner blocks it.
Abner tries to break free but Dawson pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Abner, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacko Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uncle Abner!
Uncle Abner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Glomco Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gretchen Alexander (ranked 5157 p4p, 4289 weight class) and Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs (ranked 638 p4p, 565 weight class). Von Slackenfuchs is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blümchen - Nur geträumt. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gretchen Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Von Slackenfuchs did well to prevent Alexander getting side control.
Alexander seems to be working for a kimura but Von Slackenfuchs defends the submission attempt.
Von Slackenfuchs 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.
Alexander looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexander connects with a nice short shot to Von Slackenfuchs's temple.
Von Slackenfuchs gets back to full guard.
Alexander is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Beasties that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Von Slackenfuchs controlling Alexander's posture.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Slackenfuchs's head.
Von Slackenfuchs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Slackenfuchs keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Von Slackenfuchs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alexander 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.
Von Slackenfuchs wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexander scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Slackenfuchs controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Von Slackenfuchs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Slackenfuchs is keeping the position for now.
Alexander throwing strikes but missing.
Alexander looking to pass the guard.
Von Slackenfuchs trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alexander stands up over Von Slackenfuchs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Slackenfuchs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alexander has hold of Von Slackenfuchs's hands but Von Slackenfuchs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Gretchen Alexander has been cut.
Alexander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Slackenfuchs is working away from the top position though.
Von Slackenfuchs thows a huge punch but Alexander dodges it nicely.
Von Slackenfuchs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Von Slackenfuchs has control of the leg.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a strike but Alexander avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Von Slackenfuchs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Slackenfuchs throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.
Von Slackenfuchs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Slackenfuchs wants to get up but he can't break Alexander's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Von Slackenfuchs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Slackenfuchs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Slackenfuchs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Von Slackenfuchs postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs stands and throws Alexander's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Slackenfuchs scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Von Slackenfuchs crashes against the mat.
Von Slackenfuchs working the strikes but Alexander uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs thows a huge punch but Alexander dodges it nicely.
Alexander keeping hold of Von Slackenfuchs's head, controlling as best he can.
Von Slackenfuchs throwing shots but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Von Slackenfuchs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexander's head.
Alexander is not content to let Von Slackenfuchs control the position.
Alexander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Slackenfuchs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Slackenfuchs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Slackenfuchs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gretchen Alexander'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.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gretchen Alexander's cut is getting worse.
Von Slackenfuchs misses the body punch
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Slackenfuchs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Von Slackenfuchs on his heels. He'll look to pass Von Slackenfuchs's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexander avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexander preventing the sweep.
Von Slackenfuchs controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Alexander keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Slackenfuchs's head.
Alexander content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Slackenfuchs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Slackenfuchs's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Von Slackenfuchs keeps moving.
Von Slackenfuchs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Von Slackenfuchs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a head shot. Alexander uses the momentum to regain guard.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a strike but Alexander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Von Slackenfuchs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexander showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Slackenfuchs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Von Slackenfuchs is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Von Slackenfuchs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Slackenfuchs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Slackenfuchs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alexander defending well though.
Von Slackenfuchs is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexander wants to improve his position but Von Slackenfuchs is controlling well.
Alexander taking some punishment here, with Von Slackenfuchs in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander trying to control here.
Von Slackenfuchs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexander regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Von Slackenfuchs.
Alexander working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Slackenfuchs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Slackenfuchs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Slackenfuchs is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Slackenfuchs throwing strikes but missing.
Von Slackenfuchs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alexander's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Slackenfuchs landing with the ground and pound.
Gretchen Alexander's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alexander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Slackenfuchs postures up and lands a big shot to Alexander's brow.
Jeez, Gretchen Alexander's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gretchen Alexander's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs!
After winning the bout, Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tran Quaach (ranked 3332 p4p, 24543 weight class) and Otto Graff (ranked 465 p4p, 796 weight class). Graff is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Here In Liberty City. 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tran Quaach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Otto Graff!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaach swings widly with a right hand
and Graff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tran Quaach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quaach takes a swing at Graff's ribcage but misses.
Graff tries to counter with a clinch but Quaach shakes him off and moves away.
Graff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graff misses with a straight left.
Quaach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quaach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graff is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Quaach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graff doesn't seem bothered though.
Quaach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graff manages to avoid it.
Quaach sends Graff crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Quaach is motioning to the referee to let Graff up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Quaach misses with a lunging right hand
and Graff counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Quaach's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Quaach digs a good body shot into Graff's ribs.
Quaach moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quaach throws a monster overhand right that drops Graff! Quaach follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tran Quaach!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Kowalski (ranked 3353 p4p, 24800 weight class) and Slim Towney (ranked 398 p4p, 707 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Slim Towney!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Towney is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kowalski is tapping! Great win for Towney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Slim Towney!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 3587 p4p, 3786 weight class) and Jacques Turcotte (ranked 417 p4p, 434 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Warrior tries to counter by clinching up but Turcotte breaks away and moves out of range.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warrior circles away quickly and effectively.
Warrior staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Turcotte as he connects with a hook.
Turcotte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turcotte keeps the fight on the outside.
Turcotte wants to counter with a clinch but Warrior pushes him away.
Warrior feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turcotte is keeping the position for now.
Turcotte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warrior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Warrior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Warrior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Warrior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turcotte is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turcotte has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warrior seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Warrior throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Turcotte escapes and throws Warrior's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Turcotte gets to mount! Warrior was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Turcotte wants to control the pace but Warrior is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior is working hard here to advance position.
Warrior is squirming around, avoiding Turcotte's attempts to control the action.
Warrior is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Warrior actively working from the bottom here.
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Turcotte has control of the leg.
Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warrior is looking to improve his position.
Warrior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turcotte pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warrior isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Turcotte stacks Warrior 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 Turcotte!
Warrior tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turcotte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turcotte throws a body punch but Warrior moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Warrior was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turcotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Warrior moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Warrior walks into a jab.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warrior slips under a jab.
Warrior connects with a body shot that sends Turcotte's belly button to the back.
Warrior slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte drops Warrior with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Warrior! Turcotte dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Turcotte!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Burrows (ranked 3021 p4p, 3201 weight class) and Napoleon Panda (ranked 181 p4p, 190 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stuart Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napoleon Panda!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panda.
Panda needs to keep his hands up - Burrows had a free shot at his head there.
Panda is looking to clinch but Burrows is avoiding it.
Burrows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Panda's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Panda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burrows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Burrows turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrows smiles and moves away.
Stuart Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Burrows clinches with his opponent.
Burrows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Burrows turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Burrows turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burrows scores with a shoulder strike.
Burrows working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Burrows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda fails to pull guard.
A short right from Burrows on the inside.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Burrows lands an uppercut.
Burrows scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burrows lands with a light punch inside.
Burrows lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panda.
Burrows scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Burrows scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panda jumps guard but Burrows turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burrows to keep the fight standing.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows works on Panda's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burrows.
A short right from Burrows.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burrows.
Burrows scores with a shoulder strike.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Burrows lands a body shot.
Burrows cracks Panda with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burrows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Burrows.
Burrows lands a left hand.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burrows to keep the fight standing.
Burrows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burrows makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burrows lands a left hand.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows is working Panda over against the cage.
Burrows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burrows walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows moves into the clinch.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burrows.
Burrows lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burrows walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burrows leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burrows connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Burrows.
Burrows jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burrows gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrows smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Burrows.
Burrows connects with a body shot that sends Panda's belly button to the back.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burrows but Burrows pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Panda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burrows's guard.
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda trying to control but Burrows is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burrows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burrows will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burrows is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice jab there from Burrows.
Napoleon Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panda's head.
Burrows closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrows smiles and moves away.
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burrows tries to counter by clinching up but Panda breaks away and moves out of range.
Burrows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Panda is looking to clinch but Burrows is avoiding it.
Burrows moves into range and clinches up with Panda.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burrows walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Panda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burrows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panda has managed to get both his arms back between Burrows's legs - danger averted.
Burrows trying to control the position.
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!
Burrows is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
Burrows working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Panda content to stall in guard here.
Panda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burrows is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Panda, into his guard.
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burrows defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Panda is looking for a triangle here but Burrows uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Panda tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Panda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Panda is trying to control Burrows's posture but Burrows avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda is trying to get back to half guard.
Burrows tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Burrows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panda, who protects the arm well.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burrows wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Panda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burrows's best efforts.
Panda is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
Burrows is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.
Panda has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Burrows escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Burrows!
Burrows in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Burrows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panda, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda regains half guard.
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Burrows dominated that second round.
That's time! Burrows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burrows closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Burrows.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Burrows is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burrows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burrows lands a nice uppercut.
Burrows lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
Burrows lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burrows lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burrows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burrows just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stuart Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Burrows scores with a shot to the side of Panda's head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burrows is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burrows lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrows smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows moves into the clinch successfully.
Burrows scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Burrows.
Burrows lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Burrows.
Stuart Burrows has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burrows lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burrows.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Burrows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burrows lands a left hand.
Panda is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Burrows finish him?
Burrows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panda seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burrows.
A short right from Burrows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burrows.
Burrows lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burrows lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Burrows stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burrows throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows scores with a hook to the body.
Burrows presses Panda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Burrows.
A left hand lands to the body for Burrows.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Burrows working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burrows lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burrows lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Panda's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Panda drops to his knees and Burrows pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stuart Burrows!
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