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Sucker Punch Pro Series 58 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jairzinho Teixeira (ranked 2625 p4p, 4582 weight class) and Dalton Swas (ranked 298 p4p, 93 weight class). Teixeira comes to the cage accompanied by The Eye of the Tiger. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jairzinho Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dalton Swas!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira drops Swas with a big left hand and mounts him. Swas is in big trouble!
 Swas is rocked!
 It looks like Dalton Swas has been cut.
Teixeira controlling the position easily from mount.
Swas is still in real trouble! Can Teixeira finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swas seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Swas is squirming around, avoiding Teixeira's attempts to control the action.
Swas is looking to improve his position but Teixeira isn't that keen on the idea.
Swas wants to hold on but Teixeira pushes him away.
Teixeira trying to control but Swas is having none of it.
Teixeira is stalling here but it's allowed Swas to get half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swas pulls Teixeira in close to prevent any damage.
Teixeira stands up from Swas's guard - Teixeira perhaps looking for a knockout.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Teixeira throws a hook but Swas blocks it.
We've been told by Teixeira's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teixeira lands a nice shot to the body.
Teixeira throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Swas tumbling to the canvas!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira gets to his feet. Swas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Swas misses with a head kick.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Swas's shoulder, as Swas tries to avoid the shot.
Teixeira cracks Swas with an uppercut from hell and Swas crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Teixeira's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Swas wants to sweep but no luck.
Teixeira cracks Swas with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teixeira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teixeira stands and steps away. Swas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jairzinho Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teixeira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
and Teixeira counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Swas! He's just covering up as Teixeira starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jairzinho Teixeira!
Jairzinho Teixeira really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Hill (ranked 1300 p4p, 2666 weight class) and Ultima Kekkonen (ranked 140 p4p, 301 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ultima Kekkonen!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill swings for the body but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Kekkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kekkonen ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kekkonen's hands.
A jab from Hill misses.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill slips a jab from Kekkonen.
A solid body kick from Kekkonen.
Hill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Hill coming out on top.
Hill 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.
Kekkonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A left lands for Kekkonen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hill.
It looks like Ultima Kekkonen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Hill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kekkonen throws a body kick that misses
and Hill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kekkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Kekkonen throws out a counter right but Hill avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hill.
Kekkonen throws the kick towards the body but Hill avoids it.
Kekkonen looks for the body kick but Hill saw that one coming.
Kekkonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kekkonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kekkonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hill staying out of range there.
Kekkonen throws a combination that misses
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Kekkonen misses with a body shot.
Kekkonen throws a series of punches but Hill moves out of range.
Hill is looking for a counter combo.
Kekkonen misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kekkonen. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill misses with a straight left.
Kekkonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hill rushes Kekkonen and presses him up against the cage.
Hill prevents a body shot from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Hill looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Kekkonen fails to land.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Kekkonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kekkonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kekkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill avoids the head kick by Kekkonen.
Hill appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Kekkonen saw that one coming.
Hill blocks the body kick.
Kekkonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Kekkonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Kekkonen.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kekkonen.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Kekkonen misses.
Kekkonen misses with a looping left.
Kekkonen is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Kekkonen throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Kekkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Kekkonen throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Kekkonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kekkonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kekkonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen misses the jab.
Hill misses with a double jab
and Kekkonen counters with a low kick, right behind Hill 's knee.
Kekkonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Hill lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kekkonen defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kekkonen misses with a body kick.
Hill takes one on the button.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kekkonen.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kekkonen's head backwards.
Kekkonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hill is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kekkonen slips a jab from Hill.
Kekkonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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 Devin Hill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ultima Kekkonen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kekkonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Kekkonen slips the punch.
Hill takes a swing at Kekkonen's ribcage but misses.
Devin Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill scores with a hook.
Kekkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Kekkonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kekkonen throws a leg kick but Hill moved away.
Kekkonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kekkonen thows a body kick. Hill tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kekkonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hill throws a lazy right hand but Kekkonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kekkonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kekkonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Kekkonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hill moves in looking to clinch but Kekkonen pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kekkonen up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kekkonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill blocking some punches.
Kekkonen can't find room to land a body shot as Hill controls the action.
Kekkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill with a hook.
Kekkonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hill wants to clinch up but Kekkonen keeps it at a distance.
Kekkonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kekkonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hill blocks the body kick.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kekkonen avoids the body shot from Hill.
Kekkonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kekkonen misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Kekkonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hill moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kekkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kekkonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Devin Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kekkonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hill wants to clinch.
Hill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kekkonen moves out of range as Hill strikes.
It seemed like Kekkonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kekkonen thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hill slips under a jab.
Hill throws a big counter combination but Kekkonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kekkonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kekkonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen misses with a wild combination.
Hill throws a body kick that misses.
Kekkonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Kekkonen connects with the punch.
Kekkonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kekkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen slips under a jab.
Kekkonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Kekkonen tries to land a front kick but Hill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kekkonen.
Hill swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Kekkonen's head but Kekkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill throws a hook but Kekkonen avoids it easily.
Kekkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
Kekkonen misses the shot to the body.
Kekkonen looks for the body kick but Hill saw that one coming.
Kekkonen connects with a leg kick.
Hill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hill moves out of range of the body kick from Kekkonen.
A cross from Hill lands.
Kekkonen looks to land a body kick but Hill moved away.
Kekkonen throws a combination. Hill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Kekkonen's head but Kekkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ultima Kekkonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ultima Kekkonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kekkonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hill cracks Kekkonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Kekkonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hill misses the jab.
Hill tries to clinch but Kekkonen moves away
and Kekkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kekkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kekkonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kekkonen misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen lands with a hook. Hill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kekkonen misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
Kekkonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kekkonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Hill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kekkonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
Kekkonen feints and then cracks Hill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hill down.
Hill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kekkonen's head backwards.
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Kekkonen tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Kekkonen tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Kekkonen misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Kekkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill pushes off an throws an elbow but Kekkonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kekkonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hill.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kekkonen tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Kekkonen lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
The fighters circling - Kekkonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kekkonen takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Kekkonen both land. Nice combination.
Kekkonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kekkonen cracks Hill with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Kekkonen lands with a shot to the body.
Kekkonen staying out of range there.
Hill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hill slips a jab from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Hill went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kekkonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kekkonen misses its intended target.
Kekkonen thumps Hill with a low kick.
Kekkonen misses with a low kick.
Hill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kekkonen! But no joy.
Kekkonen tries to land a front kick but Hill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kekkonen.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kekkonen looks for the body kick but Hill saw that one coming.
Hill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kekkonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kekkonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hill staying out of range there.
Hill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kekkonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kekkonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Kekkonen moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a left hand
enabling Kekkonen to counter with a crisp jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kekkonen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kekkonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Kekkonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kekkonen misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kekkonen clobbers Hill with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekkonen manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Kekkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Kekkonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Kekkonen does it's job there.
Hill throws a hook but Kekkonen blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Kekkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kekkonen 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultima Kekkonen!
After the fight, Ultima Kekkonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Devin Hill spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zygmunt Krol (ranked 1324 p4p, 1412 weight class) and Hero Shima (ranked 142 p4p, 151 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Krol might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hammer Smashed Face Live. Shima is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: C. R. E. A. M. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zygmunt Krol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Shima!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima throws a jab when Krol was well out of range.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Krol ducks down to avoid it.
Shima lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Krol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima lands with a shot to the body.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krol misses the body punch
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima loads up on a big right hand but Krol slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Krol avoids the body shot from Shima.
Krol slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol blocks a jab.
Krol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shima scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Krol tenderised Shima's leg. Shima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shima lands a nice hook to Krol's body. Krol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krol lands a nice looking body shot.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krol counters with an outside leg kick.
Krol scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Krol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krol misses with a left hand
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Shima misses.
Shima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krol counters with a left to the body.
Krol 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.
Krol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shima.
Krol tries a low kick but Shima avoids it.
Krol scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Shima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
A quick step to the side and Krol tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Krol misses its intended target.
Krol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shima takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shima moves out of range as Krol throws a body kick.
Shima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shima misses with a hook. Krol ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Krol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
A big left from Krol misses.
Krol connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Krol misses with a right hand
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima misses with a jab to the body
letting Krol counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Krol misses with a hook.
Shima throws a poor cross that misses
and Krol counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Krol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick lands for Krol.
Krol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hero Shima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hero Shima's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krol. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krol can pounce on him.
Shima scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Zygmunt Krol has been cut.
Krol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Krol misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Krol looks to land a right hand but Shima moved out of range.
Shima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima throws a hook but Krol avoids it easily.
Shima misses with a hook. Krol ducked under it nicely.
Krol throwing a counter right hand but Shima manages to avoid it.
Krol misses with a straight left.
Krol scores with a hook.
Shima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shima misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Krol misses its intended target.
Krol bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krol at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima throws a right hand that misses
and Krol counters with a nice body kick.
Shima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krol counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shima is breathing heavily.
Krol throws a hook but Shima avoids it easily.
Shima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Krol was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hero Shima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krol throws a hook but Shima blocks it.
Shima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krol.
Nice jab there from Shima.
Shima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Krol is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Shima misses.
Krol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Shima misses
and Krol makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shima really felt that one!
Krol swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
It seemed like Shima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krol missing with a left hand there. Shima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krol throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
Krol just misses with a punch to the body.
Krol thows a leg kick but Shima checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krol.
Krol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krol feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Krol misses with a lunging right hand
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krol avoids the body shot from Shima.
A little feinted left hand from Krol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shima misses with a straight left.
Shima lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol lands with a straight right. Shima didn't see that one coming.
Shima misses with an uppercut
and Krol counters with an outside leg kick.
Shima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Zygmunt Krol will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krol.
Shima throws a hook to the side of Krol's head but Krol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krol connects with a solid leg kick.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Krol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws a body punch but Krol moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Krol.
Krol takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shima checks it well.
Shima connects with a body shot that sends Krol's belly button to the back.
Shima cracks Krol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krol throws a right hand that misses
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Krol looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Krol connects with a crisp jab.
Krol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima scores with a shot to the body.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Krol's shoulder, as Krol tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
Nice defenses there by Krol.
It looked like Krol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shima.
Shima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krol counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shima scores with a jab to the body.
Krol throws a nice head kick!
A low kick from Krol misses
and Shima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krol finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krol. Krol obviously looking to wear him down.
Krol looks to land a right hand but Shima moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Shima.
Shima clobbers Krol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krol throws a big shot that misses.
Shima throws out a counter right but Krol avoids it with no problem.
Krol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Shima misses.
Krol swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shima connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shima feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krol throws a chopping leg kick but Shima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Shima lands.
Shima keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shima throws a right hand that misses
and Krol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hero Shima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shima 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hero Shima!
Hero Shima decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 869 p4p, 2410 weight class) and Jihadi Joseph (ranked 97 p4p, 251 weight class). Skywalker comes into the arena with Skywalker Theme blaring out of the sound system. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jihadi Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker moves into the clinch.
Joseph is trying to push Skywalker away but Skywalker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joseph gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skywalker.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Skywalker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Joseph gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Joseph tries to break the clinch but Skywalker is controlling the position.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Skywalker.
Joseph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker wants to clinch up but Joseph keeps it at a distance.
Joseph tries a quick counter leg kick but Skywalker is wise to it.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joseph throws a solid leg kick but Skywalker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joseph.
Joseph scores with a nice head shot.
Joseph throws a low kick but Skywalker moves out of range easily.
Skywalker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Skywalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decent striking displayed by Joseph there.
Joseph sizes up Skywalker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Joseph. Those never looked like landing.
Skywalker tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Joseph.
Skywalker rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage.
Skywalker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joseph fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skywalker instigates a clinch.
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skywalker swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Skywalker looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skywalker moves into the clinch.
Skywalker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
Skywalker is trying to trip Joseph. He has hold of a leg but Joseph is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Skywalker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Skywalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skywalker preventing the sweep.
Skywalker throws a big right hand that misses.
Skywalker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joseph's head.
Skywalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joseph is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Skywalker scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Skywalker is looking to work some ground and pound but Joseph has wrist control.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Joseph has momentary wrist control but Skywalker slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skywalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skywalker forces his way into half guard.
Joseph is not content to let Skywalker control the position.
Skywalker is pressing down on Joseph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joseph is holding on for now.
Joseph tries to get to full guard but Skywalker has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joseph blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skywalker.
Joseph controlling the position well.
Skywalker wants to work for an arm triangle but Joseph is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skywalker trying to control the action but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Skywalker wants to pass to mount but Joseph is defending the position.
Skywalker thows a huge punch but Joseph dodges it nicely.
Skywalker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joseph keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skywalker thows a huge punch but Joseph dodges it nicely.
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 Luke Skywalker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Skywalker down.
Joseph tries to land a front kick but Skywalker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skywalker tries to clinch there but Joseph circles away.
Joseph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joseph throws a body punch but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Joseph manages to circle out of the way.
A low kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skywalker manages to avoid it.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skywalker.
Skywalker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skywalker misses with a straight left.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph is trying to break the clinch but Skywalker is controlling him.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Skywalker tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker is working for takedown but Joseph is calmly controlling the position for now.
Skywalker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph wants to break free but Skywalker has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skywalker.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skywalker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph cracks Skywalker with a nice body shot.
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Joseph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Joseph has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skywalker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joseph.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skywalker moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Skywalker misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skywalker throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Skywalker scores with a one two! Joseph had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Skywalker ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph throws a combination that misses
and Skywalker counters by moving into the clinch.
Joseph works on Skywalker's body with a couple of short punches.
Joseph has had enough of the clinch but Skywalker keeps him there for the moment.
Skywalker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
A short right from Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skywalker misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skywalker.
Luke Skywalker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skywalker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joseph gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Skywalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph tries a body shot but Skywalker blocks it.
Skywalker blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it misses.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Joseph breaks from the clinch.
Joseph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skywalker is able to avoid easily.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skywalker. Skywalker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joseph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skywalker's head backwards.
Skywalker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Skywalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joseph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Joseph.
Skywalker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skywalker.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph takes a swing at Skywalker's ribcage but misses.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joseph slips a straight right by Skywalker.
Joseph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joseph lands a really nice looking cross but Skywalker seems unphased.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph 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 Skywalker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skywalker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skywalker has managed to clinch.
Skywalker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Skywalker slips the punch.
Joseph bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joseph misses with a low kick as Skywalker jumps back.
Joseph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Joseph flicks out a counter leg kick but Skywalker steps away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Skywalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skywalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Skywalker lands a body shot.
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph throws a front kick aimed at Skywalker's knee but Skywalker avoids it well.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skywalker misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
A head kick misses from Joseph.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with a few strikes there.
Joseph scores with a jab. Skywalker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Good shot there by Joseph.
Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Skywalker.
Jab from Joseph.
Skywalker takes one to the chin there.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Skywalker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Skywalker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Skywalker blocks a low kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skywalker slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker moves out of range of the leg kick from Joseph.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skywalker.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joseph!
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph misses with a hook. Skywalker ducked under it nicely.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skywalker defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
An attempted straight right counter from Skywalker misses the target.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skywalker is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joseph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skywalker has Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skywalker wants to clinch up but Joseph keeps it at a distance.
Skywalker forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
Joseph has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joseph tries to circle away but Skywalker has him pinned against the cage.
Skywalker has Joseph pressed against the cage, preventing Joseph from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skywalker misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skywalker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joseph can turn it around.
Skywalker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skywalker.
Joseph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skywalker blocks a jab.
Skywalker throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skywalker checks a leg kick.
Joseph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joseph dodges the punch combination from Skywalker.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Joseph takes a swing at Skywalker's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skywalker, as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Joseph. Beautiful body shot.
Skywalker takes one on the button.
Skywalker slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joseph has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Jihadi Joseph thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Luke Skywalker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am saddened by this defeat, but I learned a lot from the wise Master Yoda.
The greatest teacher, failure is.
May the force be with you!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy River (ranked 1008 p4p, 1391 weight class) and Repus Revorg (ranked 136 p4p, 189 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by Gabon National Anthem. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Repus Revorg!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River gets a clinch.
Revorg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Revorg.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Revorg blocks an uppercut.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Revorg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Revorg is keeping busy.
River gets through Revorg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River has Revorg pushed against the cage.
Revorg throws a head punch that misses.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Revorgs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revorg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River takes a shot to the head.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Revorg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Revorg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Revorg tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Revorg back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Revorg backwards.
Revorg working aggressively here.
River lands with a left to the head.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Revorg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. River is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Revorg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Revorg backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Revorg fails to land.
River manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Revorg prevents a body shot from River.
Revorg is looking to control River's arms but River gets an underhook and turns him. Now Revorg has his back to the cage.
River stalling the fight.
Revorg goes for a takedown in the clinch but River prevents it.
Guy River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repus Revorg.
A head punch on the inside from Revorg fails to land.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Revorg controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Revorg thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Revorg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Revorg prevents a body shot from River.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Revorg backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River takes one on the button.
River blocks a head kick by Revorg.
Revorg walks into a stiff left hand from River.
River goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River throws a body punch but Revorg moves out of range.
Revorg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Revorg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Revorg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River is looking to chop away at Revorg's legs.
Revorg throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Revorg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Revorg.
River jabs at Revorg's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Revorg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good shot there by River.
Revorg misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a leg kick.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Revorg.
Revorg jabs at River's body.
River throws a solid leg kick but Revorg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
Revorg misses the shot to the body.
River wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River takes one to the chin there.
Revorg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Revorg throws a half hearted mid kick.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River thuds his shin into the meat of Revorg's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revorg lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.
River sizes up Revorg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River connects with a body shot that sends Revorg's belly button to the back.
Revorg scores with a nice head shot.
Revorg throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Revorg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
River staying out of range there.
River lets loose with a powerful body kick. Revorg will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Revorg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Revorg throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River with a jab.
Revorg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Revorg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Revorg throws a body shot but no joy.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Revorg misses with a body shot
and River counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Revorg throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
River cracks Revorg with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Revorg.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy River dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Revorg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River ducks under a wild hook from Revorg.
River lands a nice hook to Revorg's body. Revorg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Revorg throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Revorg misses.
Revorg throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Revorg misses.
Revorg throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Revorg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Revorg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. River manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Revorg to score with a decent uppercut.
Guy River is winning the standup battle so far.
Revorg misses with a wild body shot.
Revorg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Revorg throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River throws a leg kick but Revorg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Revorg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Revorg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Revorg tries a head kick but it misses.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River throws a right and a left that Revorg avoids nicely.
River ducks under a wild hook from Revorg.
Revorg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Revorg throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River throws a right hand that Revorg ducks under and follows up with a left that Revorg also avoids with ease.
River throws the kick towards the body but Revorg avoids it.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revorg jabs at River's body.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Revorgs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
River displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Revorg throws a big shot that misses.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Revorg looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Revorg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
A big right from River misses.
Revorg scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one.
Revorg tries a low kick but River avoids it.
River is looking to wear down Revorg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
River thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Revorg if he has to take too many more of those.
Revorg looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River loads up on a big right hand but Revorg slips the punch.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revorg throws an off balance right hand
and River counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Revorg can do to turn this around?
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River blocking some punches.
Guy River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Revorg misses with a punch on the inside.
Revorg tries to pull guard but River won't allow it.
River gets through Revorg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River misses with the head strike.
River misses with a body punch.
Revorg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Revorg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but River is defending well.
River tries a body shot but Revorg blocks it.
River blocks an uppercut.
Revorg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River blocks an uppercut.
River blocks a body shot from Revorg.
Nice body punch from River.
Revorg blocks a body shot from River.
Revorg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Revorg tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Revorg back against the cage.
Revorg swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from River.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Revorg's elbow.
Revorg lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revorg has dropped down and is working for a takedown. River is trying to keep an underhook but Revorg manages to get the takedown into half guard.
River makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Revorg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Revorg thuds a left hand into River's body.
Revorg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River thinks about countering with a head kick.
River tries to clinch there but Revorg circles away.
Revorg swings away with a body shot that misses
and River makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Revorg as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Revorg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Revorg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River appears to be looking for a big counter.
Revorg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy River dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Revorg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Revorg.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Revorg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River scores with a hook to the body. Revorg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Revorg throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Revorg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Revorg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Revorg looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River missing with a left hand there. Revorg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River misses with a leg kick.
Revorg missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Revorg throws a half hearted mid kick.
River is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Revorg throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revorg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
River defending well as Revorg loads up on a big left hand.
River throws the kick towards the body but Revorg avoids it.
Revorg moves out of range of the body kick.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Revorg off balance momentarily.
Revorg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Revorg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Revorg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Revorg.
Revorg misses with a leg kick.
River throws a right hand that Revorg ducks under and follows up with a left that Revorg also avoids with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River 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 Revorg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Revorg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Revorg connects with a nice looking jab.
River swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Revorg lands a slapping body shot.
Revorg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Revorg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
Revorg scores with a jab. River acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
River throws a leg kick
and Revorg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Revorg throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
Revorg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Revorg slips a jab from River.
A head kick misses from Revorg.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River throws a series of punches but Revorg moves out of range.
Revorg scores with a nice strike.
Revorg scores with a shot to the body.
Revorg looks to clinch
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Revorg 's knee.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Revorg misses with a right hand
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Revorg wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Repus Revorg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revorg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Revorg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Revorg scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
Revorg connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from River.
Revorg walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
Revorg just misses with a punch to the body.
River works the jab nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Revorg down.
Revorg cracks River with a good jab.
Good shot there by Revorg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Revorg blocks a head kick by River.
Revorg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Revorg cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revorg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Revorg misses with a hook to the body
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Revorg takes one to the side of the head.
Revorg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from River.
Revorg misses with a wild body shot.
River sizes up Revorg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Revorg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
Revorg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Revorg tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
River appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River misses with a head kick.
Revorg only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Revorg throws a predictable looking body shot
letting River counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Revorg throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
Revorg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Revorg looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Guy River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Revorg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well River 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy River!
During a confident post fight interview, Guy River thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 754 p4p, 1425 weight class) and Ispa Perkele (ranked 115 p4p, 218 weight class). Vovchanchyn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Зима-мама. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ispa Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight right.
Vovchanchyn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Perkele if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkele's sensitive parts.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vovchanchyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vovchanchyn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perkele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Vovchanchyn misses the target.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it.
Perkele moves out of range as Vovchanchyn throws a body kick.
Perkele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vovchanchyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up but Perkele circles away and keeps his distance.
Vovchanchyn connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perkele throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Perkele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vovchanchyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Vovchanchyn finds it's target.
Vovchanchyn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perkele struggles to land a body shot inside as Vovchanchyn controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perkele misses with the head strike.
Perkele tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Perkele back against the cage.
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Vovchanchyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele is working Vovchanchyn over against the cage.
Vovchanchyn misses with the head strike.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Perkele fails to land.
Good body shot from Perkele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Perkele fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vovchanchyn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Vovchanchyn pushes Perkele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Vovchanchyn blocking some punches.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn misses with the head strike.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Perkele shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Vovchanchyn fails to land.
Perkele tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Perkele back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body.
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn prevents a body shot from Perkele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn tries to pull guard but Perkele won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele cracks Vovchanchyn with a nice body shot.
Vovchanchyn misses with the head strike.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn pulls guard successfully.
Vovchanchyn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Perkele works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Perkele controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn tries to get to full guard but Perkele has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Perkele seems content to control.
Vovchanchyn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control but can't.
Perkele is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Perkele's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vovchanchyn is looking to control Perkele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vovchanchyn avoid being mounted?
Perkele is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Perkele works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vovchanchyn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vovchanchyn shoots in and drives through. Perkele sprawls well.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Perkele backs up against the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perkele.
A lazy left from Vovchanchyn finds it's target.
Vovchanchyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Perkele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perkele scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Vovchanchyn. Beautiful body shot.
Vovchanchyn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn cracks a nice hook into Perkele's ribs.
Vovchanchyn has closed the distance and engaged Perkele in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Perkele 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.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkele scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Vovchanchyn.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vovchanchyn fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkele.
Vovchanchyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perkele can do to turn this around?
Vovchanchyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn lands a body shot.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Perkele scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Perkele.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Perkele misses with the head strike.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkele on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perkele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vovchanchyn cracks Perkele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Perkele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vovchanchyn takes one to the side of the head.
 Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Perkele drops Vovchanchyn with a naaaaasty hook - Vovchanchyn is in real trouble here! Perkele dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Perkele!
A relieved looking Ispa Perkele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashwin Tyson (ranked 2370 p4p, 995 weight class) and Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 267 p4p, 110 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashwin Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herleifr Conchobhar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conchobhar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Tyson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyson tries to work over Conchobhar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Conchobhar.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Conchobhar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Tyson lands with a right to the head.
Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Conchobhar throws a lazy body kick
and Tyson counters with an inside leg kick.
Conchobhar misses with a hook.
Conchobhar blocks the body kick.
Tyson throws a right hand that Conchobhar ducks under and follows up with a left that Conchobhar also avoids with ease.
Conchobhar sizes up Tyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson throws a body punch but Conchobhar moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conchobhar tests Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyson throws a combination that misses
letting Conchobhar counter with a right hand.
Conchobhar thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Conchobhar is out of range.
Conchobhar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Conchobhar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson lands a head shot.
Conchobhar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Conchobhar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyson throws a body punch but Conchobhar moves out of range.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conchobhar throws a hook but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson slips a jab from Conchobhar.
Tyson needs to keep his hands up - Conchobhar had a free shot at his head there.
Ashwin Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyson.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson wants to clinch
and Conchobhar counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conchobhar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Conchobhar connects with a body shot.
Conchobhar throws a hook but Tyson blocks it.
Conchobhar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Conchobhar is out of range.
Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Conchobhar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conchobhar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Conchobhar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Conchobhar finds it's way through Tyson's defenses.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Conchobhar avoids it well.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Conchobhar.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conchobhar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Conchobhar throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease.
Tyson tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Conchobhar.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson tries a low kick but Conchobhar avoids it.
Conchobhar tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson drives through and clinches with Conchobhar against the cage.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tyson scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Conchobhar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Conchobhar controls his hands.
Conchobhar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyson up against the cage.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Conchobhar's efforts to push away.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Conchobhar tries to circle away but Tyson has him pinned against the cage.
Conchobhar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Nice body punch from Tyson - that landed with a thud.
Conchobhar looks winded!
Tyson lands with a left to the head.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conchobhar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Conchobhar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Ashwin Tyson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tyson jabs Conchobhar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyson swinging wildly here.
Herleifr Conchobhar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Conchobhar in a clinch.
Conchobhar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conchobhar throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Conchobhar misses.
Tyson throws a combination. Conchobhar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Conchobhar avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Tyson lands a big head kick that sends Conchobhar tumbling to the mat! Tyson takes a step backwards and waves Conchobhar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Conchobhar is rocked!
It looks like Herleifr Conchobhar has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conchobhar slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
A nice side step and Conchobhar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tyson defending well as Conchobhar loads up on a big left hand.
Tyson seems to be stalking Conchobhar here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Conchobhar drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ashwin Tyson!
Ashwin Tyson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Parker (ranked 578 p4p, 810 weight class) and Eemeli Lampi (ranked 90 p4p, 128 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eemeli Lampi!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Lampi.
Lampi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eemeli Lampi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker defending well as Lampi loads up on a big left hand.
Parker throws a big counter combination but Lampi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Parker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lampi.
Parker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parker blocks a jab.
Parker throws a series of punches but Lampi moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lampi misses.
Lampi misses with a body shot.
Lampi scores with a punch to the head.
Lampi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lampi lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Lampi is predictable there
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lampi swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lampi swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing.
Lampi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lampi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lampi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lampi misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parker moves away from the strike by Lampi.
Parker looks to land a combination but Lampi avoids it well.
Parker moves out of range of the leg kick from Lampi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lampi.
Lampi cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lampi throws out the jab.
Lampi connects with the punch.
Lampi throws a good cross that connects.
Lampi misses with an uppercut.
Lampi tries to land a leg kick but Parker saw it coming and moves away.
Lampi throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a crisp one two that drops Lampi! Parker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lampi to his feet! Lampi is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lampi misses with a lunging right hand
and Parker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lampi tries a low kick but Parker avoids it.
Lampi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Lampi moves away and avoids it.
Parker cracks Lampi with a good jab.
Lampi misses with a looping right.
Lampi is looking to chop away at Parker's legs.
Lampi lands a body shot.
Lampi walks into a straight right hand from Parker.
Parker tried to score with a low kick but Lampi checks it.
Lampi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Lampi is predictable there
and Parker counters with a nice right hand that sends Lampi toppling to the canvas! Lampi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Parker finish him?!
Lampi is rocked!
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Lampi moves out of range easily.
Lampi is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Lampi looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Lampi walks straight into a right hand from Parker - that's dropped him! Parker jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lampi from any more punishment! Lampi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacob Parker!
A very excited looking Jacob Parker 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 229 p4p, 605 weight class) and Patrick Murphy (ranked 35 p4p, 70 weight class). Chontamenti comes into the arena with Tool - Right In Two blaring out of the sound system. Murphy has chosen The Black Keys - Little Black Submarines as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thoth Chontamenti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chontamenti throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Chontamenti slips a jab from Murphy.
As Murphy backs away, Chontamenti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Chontamenti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chontamenti continues to drive forward.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Chontamenti wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti gets caught napping as Murphy dives in and scores a takedown. Chontamenti manages to retain guard.
Chontamenti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chontamenti trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murphy with a nice head shot there.
Chontamenti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chontamenti is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Chontamenti seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Murphy stands up over Chontamenti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chontamenti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chontamenti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Chontamenti's legs - danger averted.
Chontamenti keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chontamenti is keeping the position for now.
Chontamenti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chontamenti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Chontamenti's brow.
Chontamenti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chontamenti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chontamenti trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control but Chontamenti is working from the bottom.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chontamenti looking to control but Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Chontamenti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murphy is nestled in close to Chontamenti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chontamenti looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy trying to control the action but Chontamenti is working from the bottom.
Murphy is thwarting Chontamenti's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chontamenti tries to clinch but Murphy moves away
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chontamenti wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Chontamenti keeps moving.
Chontamenti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
Chontamenti working for submissions but it's allowed Murphy to get to half guard.
Patrick Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Chontamenti's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Chontamenti manages to get to full guard.
Chontamenti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chontamenti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chontamenti's head.
Chontamenti working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Chontamenti keeps moving.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murphy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chontamenti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chontamenti keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chontamenti's head.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Chontamenti keeps moving.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chontamenti wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy is in close to Chontamenti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Chontamenti keeps moving.
Murphy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chontamenti's guard.
Chontamenti is pressing down on Murphy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chontamenti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chontamenti's head.
Murphy cracks Chontamenti with a solid left hand.
Chontamenti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chontamenti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chontamenti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy being controlled here momentarily.
Chontamenti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound.
Chontamenti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy stands up over Chontamenti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chontamenti is looking for a triangle here but Murphy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chontamenti taking a bit of punishment here - Murphy scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy working away.
Murphy trying to control the position but Chontamenti is working away.
Murphy scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chontamenti pinned against the cage. Chontamenti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chontamenti keeps working.
Chontamenti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murphy's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Murphy there.
Chontamenti looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Chontamenti actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy wants to control but Chontamenti is keeping him busy.
Murphy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chontamenti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chontamenti is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Chontamenti is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Chontamenti is defending the position.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Murphy.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chontamenti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Chontamenti taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
Chontamenti wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chontamenti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Chontamenti's hands, connecting with Chontamenti's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control the action but Chontamenti is working from the bottom.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Murphy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Murphy is keen to just control but Chontamenti is a slippery customer.
Chontamenti trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy trying to control the action but Chontamenti is working from the bottom.
Chontamenti wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Chontamenti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chontamenti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murphy working over Chontamenti with some ground and pound. Chontamenti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Chontamenti is working away.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy is trying to control. Chontamenti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chontamenti keeping hold of Murphy's head, controlling as best he can.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chontamenti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chontamenti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy really 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.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Murphy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chontamenti connects with a leg kick.
Murphy dives in and grabs Chontamenti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chontamenti pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chontamenti's waist but Chontamenti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Chontamenti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Chontamenti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Thoth Chontamenti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Murphy.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chontamenti as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chontamenti circles away.
Chontamenti moves into the clinch.
Chontamenti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chontamenti smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chontamenti is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Chontamenti ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thoth Chontamenti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Chontamenti is looking to counter punch.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chontamenti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patrick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chontamenti defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Chontamenti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Chontamenti tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chontamenti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chontamenti moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chontamenti regains half guard.
Chontamenti tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Chontamenti is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chontamenti is pressing down on Murphy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chontamenti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Chontamenti's legs - danger averted.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti working for submissions but it's allowed Murphy to get to half guard.
Chontamenti moves into full guard.
Chontamenti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Chontamenti trying to control the position.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Chontamenti is retaining full guard.
Chontamenti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
Murphy scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Murphy off and has taken his back!
Murphy has hold of Chontamenti's leg, trying to break free but it's let Chontamenti lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Murphy is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Chontamenti throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thoth Chontamenti!
Thoth Chontamenti retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Thoth Chontamenti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Landon McGuire (ranked 273 p4p, 546 weight class) and Wanderson Machado (ranked 35 p4p, 84 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - When Legends Rise. Machado has chosen El Barrio as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderson Machado!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire backing away here, and Machado unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Machado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Machado cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGuire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Machado finish him?
McGuire is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
Machado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado misses with a hook.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
Decent striking displayed by Machado there.
Machado takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Wanderson Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a nice kick to the body.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a nice right hand that sends McGuire toppling to the canvas! McGuire scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Machado finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado takes one to the side of the head.
Machado swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Machado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Machado misses.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Machado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire has picked Machado up - he's going for a ride! McGuire dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machado is controlling McGuire's trapped leg to prevent McGuire from advancing to side control.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
Machado is doing well to control the position and prevent McGuire from advancing to side control.
McGuire is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Machado told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but Machado defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machado is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire cracks Machado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Machado misses.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Machado misses with a body shot.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - McGuire scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire slips a straight right by Machado.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Wanderson Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Machado.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Machado's leg but Machado calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Machado down.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
Machado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landon McGuire's cut is getting worse.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
A big right from Machado misses.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a body kick.
Machado scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Machado.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Machado.
A short right from Machado.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Machado is working McGuire over against the cage.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wanderson Machado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire'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.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
McGuire sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGuire tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McGuire sprawling to the canvas! McGuire rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Machado finish him?!
Machado lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in McGuire - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado is the new middleweight champion!
Wanderson Machado tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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