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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hahn Rodolfo (ranked 6788 p4p, 7140 weight class) and Gordon Tucker (ranked 736 p4p, 755 weight class). Rodolfo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The champ is here 🙏. 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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Good wrestling Counter fighter Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hahn Rodolfo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Tucker! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rodolfo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tucker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tucker doesn't succeed with the takedown and Rodolfo counters with a series of strikes. Tucker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tucker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rodolfo keeps control of the position for the meantime. Tucker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodolfo defending well though. Rodolfo controlling the position well. Tucker slips a nice elbow through Rodolfo's hands, connecting with Rodolfo's forehead.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tucker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodolfo defending well though.
Rodolfo actively working from the bottom here. Tucker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Tucker wants to take a breather but Rodolfo is having none of it. Tucker with the ground and pound but Rodolfo uses the opportunity to regain guard. Rodolfo is controlling Tucker's posture.
Tucker is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rodolfo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tucker is looking to defend but Rodolfo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tucker! Rodolfo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tucker taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hahn Rodolfo! After the fight, Hahn Rodolfo 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. The defeated Gordon Tucker had this to say: 'I will do better next time'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 24895 p4p, 6091 weight class) and Pete Seat (ranked 486 p4p, 447 weight class). Pete Seat acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Dawson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Seat! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Seat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dawson defends it nicely.
Dawson gets caught napping as Seat dives in and scores a takedown. Dawson manages to retain guard. Dawson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Seat manages to pass to side control.
 Dawson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Seat wants to pass the guard but Dawson is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Seat is keen to just control but Dawson is a slippery customer. Dawson is in trouble now - Seat has advanced to mount!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Seat lands with some strikes. Seat lands a heavy elbow. Dawson is in a horrible position here. Seat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dawson is looking to get to half guard. Seat trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dawson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Seat.
Dawson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Dawson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Seat connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Seat wants to control the pace but Dawson is squirming around nicely. Seat is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dawson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Seat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawson is looking to escape. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Seat with the ground and pound from mount. This has been an exciting period of action!
Seat is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dawson is surviving well by controlling Seat's body position as best he can.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Seat trying to control but Dawson is having none of it. Seat lands with some strikes. Dawson is trying to escape the mount.
Seat fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dawson taking shots to the head. Seat is in the full mount, landing strikes. Seat landing shots from mount. Seat wants to control the pace but Dawson is squirming around nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Dawson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Dawson is squirming around, avoiding Seat's attempts to control the action. Seat with a couple of short strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dawson wants to control but Seat is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Seat dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Seat looks for a takedown but Dawson sprawls well. Dawson is looking to counter the offense by Seat and move into the clinch. Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seat keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches. Seat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Seat tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dawson throws an elbow that misses.
Seat takes a knee to the side of the body. Seat wants a takedown but no success here.
Jack Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Seat.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch. Seat blocks the elbow strike.
Dawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Seat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. The referee calls for Dawson to work.
Seat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seat's face.
It looks like Pete Seat has been cut. Seat has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Seat is blocking nicely.
Dawson crunches a lovely knee into Seat's ribcage. Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seat blocks it with crossed arms. Seat looking to stall.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head. Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Dawson lands a knee to the head.
Jack Dawson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Seat is breathing heavily. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Seat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seat looking to slow down the pace here. Dawson scores a nice knee to the body.
Seat takes an elbow to the forehead. Dawson pressing his opponent against the cage. Dawson connects with a knee to the head.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Dawson landing knees to the head.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Seat tries to circle away but Dawson has him pinned against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Dawson.
Dawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dawson scores a nice knee to the body.
Dawson connects with a knee to the head.
Dawson working Seat over with knees to the body. Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Dawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seat is defending well for now.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Seat is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage. Seat is trying to stall.
Seat misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seat backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dawson lands an elbow just above Seat 's eye. Seat letting Dawson take a breather here. Seat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dawson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dawson lands an elbow inside. Knees to the body from Dawson.
Dawson lands a nice knee to the body. Dawson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Seat up against the cage. Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seat's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dawson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Pete Seat's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dawson wants to clinch. Seat lands a nice shot that snaps Dawson's head back.
Dawson tries to clinch but Seat moves out of range. Seat unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dawson fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Seat wants to break free but Dawson has control.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Seat is blocking nicely.
Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawson lands a knee to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Seat avoids the damage to the body. Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seat blocks it with crossed arms. Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Seat blocks with his arms.
Seat working hard to break the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dawson. Seat working hard to break the clinch. Seat looking for a takedown. Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seat is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawson has double underhooks. Dawson lands an elbow that stopped Seat in his tracks for a moment.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seat's face.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seat wants to stall.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seat holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Seat is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position. Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch. Seat avoiding damage.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seat controlling the action here for a moment.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Seat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Seat won't want to take too many of those. Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seat's defenses. Dawson connects with a knee to the head.
Dawson gets underhooks to prevent Seat's takedown attempt.
Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Seat won't want to take too many of those.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seat's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dawson lands a knee to the body.
Dawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawson lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
Dawson lands a nice elbow. Dawson lands an elbow that stopped Seat in his tracks for a moment. Nice elbow from Dawson. Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Dawson is stalling here.
Dawson lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Dawson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dawson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:26 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:26 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dawson! A very excited looking Jack Dawson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Creighton (ranked 25139 p4p, 4362 weight class) and Jaguar Jones (ranked 299 p4p, 221 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 bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Creighton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaguar Jones! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick from Creighton lands but Jones takes it in his stride. Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Creighton moves into the clinch. Creighton is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Creighton has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Creighton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Creighton pushes his legs off easily.
Creighton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Creighton, into his guard.
Creighton wants to sweep but no luck. Creighton trying to control the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Creighton keeps moving.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Creighton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Creighton looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Creighton pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Creighton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
 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. Jones advances position into side control! Jones is looking to take a break and control but Creighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Sloppy strikes there by Jones. Creighton misses with a strike from the bottom. Creighton tries to improve position but can't.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Creighton is looking for a sweep. Jones lands some shots froms side control.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Creighton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Creighton is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Creighton is working hard here to advance position. Creighton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Creighton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control. Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Creighton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaguar Jones will probably get the nod. 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.

Creighton has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Creighton tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Creighton trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Creighton into the cage. Creighton misses with a knee strike.
Jones is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creighton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position. Creighton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Jones wants to control from the top but Creighton keeps moving.
Creighton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
Creighton wants to get back to his feet. Creighton can't do much from the bottom here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Creighton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Creighton is trying to improve his position. Creighton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Jones is nestled in close to Creighton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Creighton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Creighton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Creighton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Creighton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Creighton can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Creighton actively working from the bottom here. Jaguar Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Creighton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones working Creighton over with strikes. Creighton wants to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to take a breather but Creighton is having none of it. Creighton is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Creighton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Creighton is trying to get back to full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaguar Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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!

Creighton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Creighton defends easily.
Creighton cracks Jones with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Creighton lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Creighton is proving a slippery customer.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Creighton lands a couple of digs.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Creighton pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard. Creighton is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Creighton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Creighton working the head and body with strikes. Creighton is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer. Jones is looking for a sweep. Creighton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Creighton drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head. Creighton is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creighton wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Creighton is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Creighton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones looking for submissions off his back. Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Creighton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones. Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Kevin Creighton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A head kick from Creighton lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Creighton rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Creighton has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jones bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Creighton throws a nice head kick!
Kevin Creighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Creighton as he jumps to the side. Kevin Creighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Both fighters circling a little - Creighton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Jones has a takedown stuffed. Kevin Creighton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaguar Jones. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Creighton jabs at Jones's body.
And that's the end of the fight! Kevin Creighton showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jones 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaguar Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie DeLuna (ranked 4269 p4p, 2573 weight class) and Bobby Harley (ranked 216 p4p, 138 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie DeLuna! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Harley! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! DeLuna misses with a few strikes there.
Harley tries to clinch up but DeLuna circles away and keeps his distance. Harley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. DeLuna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harley paws at him with a jab and circles away. Harley fails to land the takedown. DeLuna wants to clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harley! But no joy. DeLuna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harley pinned against the cage. Harley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Harley throws a counter combo. Harley tries to clinch but DeLuna moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harley goes for a double leg but DeLuna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeLuna continues to drive forward. DeLuna stalks Harley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harley's face. Harley staggers backwards, shaken. No luck for Harley with that takedown attempt. DeLuna feinted with a counter takedown. Frankie DeLuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Harley. DeLuna is looking to clinch but Harley is avoiding it.
DeLuna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 That's one minute gone in the round. DeLuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeLuna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harley is rocked! A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeLuna is defended easily by Harley. As DeLuna backs off Harley throws a huge counter combo but DeLuna manages to avoid it all. Harley is still on wobbly legs! Can DeLuna finish him? Harley throws a right and a left that both miss. DeLuna moves out of range of the body kick. DeLuna changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Harley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. DeLuna is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. DeLuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. DeLuna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harley. Harley circles away out of range and recomposes himself. DeLuna feints with a jab and clips Harley right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Harley is sent crashing into the canvas and DeLuna leaps in for the kill! Harley tries to get to his feet but DeLuna is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Harley is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie DeLuna! Frankie DeLuna is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Brodsky (ranked 3867 p4p, 3467 weight class) and Russel Crow (ranked 431 p4p, 395 weight class). Brodsky comes into the arena with FIGHTER 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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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Brodsky! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russel Crow! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brodsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Crow is looking to clinch but Brodsky is avoiding it.
Brodsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crow's head backwards. Brodsky scores with the left hand. Crow knows he should have avoided that one. Brodsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crow. Jab by Brodsky. Brodsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brodsky. That kick from Brodsky tenderised Crow's leg. Crow is trying to keep his angry face on. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice uppercut there from Brodsky. Brodsky lands with an uppercut that bounces Crow off the cage and back into range. Crow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vladimir Brodsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brodsky throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Brodsky avoids a kick to the body.
Crow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brodsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Crow on the wrong end of a nice hook. Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Brodsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brodsky lands a big head kick that sends Crow tumbling to the mat! Brodsky takes a step backwards and waves Crow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Crow is rocked! A solid body kick from Brodsky. Crow is still on wobbly legs! Can Brodsky finish him? Crow looks winded! This has been an exciting period of action! Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Brodsky throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Crow is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vladimir Brodsky! After winning the bout, Vladimir Brodsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Badada (ranked 2535 p4p, 3676 weight class) and Andy Jones (ranked 353 p4p, 486 weight class). Jordan Badada is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jordan Badada! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Jones! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Badada fails with a takedown attempt from distance. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy. Badada tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily and Jones counters with a right hand to the body. Badada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Badada ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Badada. That's going to take a lot out of him. Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Jordan Badada has been cut. Badada is breathing heavily. Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jones lands a left hand.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jones scores with a hook to the body. Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badada backwards.
Badada is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones. Oh Badada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jones loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Badada senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Jones! After winning the bout, Andy Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Fordham (ranked 3040 p4p, 3237 weight class) and Whiskey Miles (ranked 344 p4p, 367 weight class). Miles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Old Town Road. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Fordham! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Whiskey Miles! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good shot there by Miles.
It looks like Carl Fordham has been cut. Fordham throws a series of punches but Miles avoids them all with ease. Miles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fordham throws a series of punches but Miles avoids them all with ease. Fordham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fordham throws out a loose jab but Miles uses good head movement to avoid it. Fordham jabbing away but nothing is landing. Miles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fordham. Miles ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fordham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miles. Fordham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miles lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miles feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fordham sprawling to the canvas! Fordham rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Miles finish him?!
Fordham is rocked!
Carl Fordham's cut is getting worse. Fordham is breathing heavily. Miles lands a big right hook! Fordham looks hurt but is still standing! Miles lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Fordham falls down and Miles dives in with a huge hammer fist! Fordham's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Miles runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Whiskey Miles! Whiskey Miles spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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