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CMMA 104 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Jones (ranked 1617 p4p, 1441 weight class) and Herb Green (ranked 240 p4p, 212 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joshua Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herb Green!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Jones misses.
Green steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Green.
Jones tries to sprawl but Green drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones is looking to get back to full guard here but Green has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to control but Green manages to take his back.
Green has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones tries to roll but Green sticks to his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jones with him. Jones is trying to defend but Green has an arm under the chin now! Jones grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Herb Green!
An out of breath Herb Green thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksud Magomedov (ranked 1250 p4p, 934 weight class) and Anzor Dankovich (ranked 138 p4p, 101 weight class). Magomedov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lezginka - Kavkaz. Maksud Magomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anzor Dankovich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dankovich thows a leg kick but Magomedov checks it
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Dankovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dankovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dankovich is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dankovich tries to escape but Magomedov is in control.
Magomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Magomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov controls the position from side control.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dankovich takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dankovich is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dankovich keeps working.
Dankovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Magomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Magomedov lands an elbow.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Dankovich is working away.
Dankovich takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with punches from side control.
Dankovich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dankovich is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magomedov connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dankovich keeps working.
Dankovich taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
Magomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Dankovich controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Dankovich is working from the bottom.
Dankovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dankovich wants to get back to his feet.
Dankovich is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dankovich taking a bit of punishment here - Magomedov scoring with strikes.
Dankovich tries to improve position but can't.
Dankovich tries to escape but Magomedov is in control.
Dankovich defending against the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Magomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
 It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Dankovich is pushing Magomedov's head away, looking to escape. Magomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Dankovich is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dankovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magomedov cracks Dankovich with a big elbow.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dankovich some visible discomfort.
Magomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dankovich is avoiding damage well.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
 Dankovich is rocked!
That has opened up Anzor Dankovich's cut even more.
Magomedov cracks Dankovich with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Magomedov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Dankovich is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Magomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksud Magomedov!
A victorious Maksud Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Carter (ranked 1484 p4p, 1263 weight class) and Kyle Switzer (ranked 224 p4p, 188 weight class). Carter's entrance music is I'll Kill You Motherf*cker. A fine choice. Switzer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rolling Stones - Street Fighting Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Switzer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Switzer scores with a jab to the body.
Carter takes a swing at Switzer's ribcage but misses.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Switzer misses with the combination.
Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Switzer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter misses with a hook
and Switzer counters with a good, hard body kick but Carter shrugs it off.
Carter misses with a right hand
and Switzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Switzer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Carter is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Switzer counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Carter badly! Switzer follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Carter out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Switzer finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Switzer!
Kyle Switzer 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Tavares (ranked 280 p4p, 1219 weight class) and Spencer Wright (ranked 38 p4p, 178 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Tavares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Wright!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Tavares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Tavares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tavares lands with a good body shot.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Wright coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright.
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Wright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright lands a jab.
Wright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tavares is out of range and Wright settles back down.
Tavares takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Wright throws a good cross that connects.
Wright throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spencer Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Tavares seems unphased.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Spencer Wright has been cut.
Wright is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tavares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Tavares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tavares, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Tavares seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Tavares.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Good work by Tavares as he checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Wright slips a straight right by Tavares.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tavares checks a low kick from Wright.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tavares seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tavares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tavares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright cracks Tavares with an open hand slap.
Wright has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tavares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wright cracks Tavares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tavares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright lands with a good body shot.
Tavares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wright misses with a hook
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tavares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright checks a leg kick.
A jab from Wright misses.
Wright stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
Tavares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright punishes Tavares's body with a nice straight punch.
Wright misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tavares checks a leg kick.
Tavares takes one to the chin there.
Tavares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tavares might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Wright.
Wright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Wright lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Tavares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tavares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick lands for Wright.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares moves out of range of the leg kick from Wright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spencer Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Wright.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
Tavares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wright displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tavares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Wright swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright tries to land a leg kick but Tavares saw it coming and moves away.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Tavares is controlling the position.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares misses with a jab to the body
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
Wright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tavares.
Tavares is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tavares is predictable there
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares drops Wright with a beautiful combination! Wright stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tavares is looking for the KO!
That has opened up Spencer Wright's cut even more.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares throws a monster overhand right that drops Wright! Tavares follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Manny Tavares, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Beast (ranked 821 p4p, 996 weight class) and Eli Rambeau (ranked 130 p4p, 155 weight class). Rambeau comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BAD COMPANY kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bradley Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Rambeau!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambeau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beast misses with a body kick.
Beast pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rambeau is out of range and Beast settles back down.
Rambeau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambeau throws out a counter right but Beast avoids it with no problem.
Rambeau tries to land a body kick
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
Rambeau throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast throws a leg kick but Rambeau checks it.
A shot to the body from Beast misses
and Rambeau counters with a head kick that drops Beast to the mat! Beast scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Beast is rocked!
Beast cracks a nice hook into Rambeau's ribs.
Oh Beast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Beast misses.
Beast throws a leg kick but Rambeau checks it.
Beast connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rambeau. Rambeau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beast throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rambeau.
Rambeau closes the distance and pushes Beast back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast.
Rambeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Rambeau on the inside.
Rambeau pushes Beast against the cage. Rambeau is working some dirty boxing. Rambeau pushes off with a quick right hook! Beast goes down! Beast tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rambeau moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Rambeau!
An out of breath Eli Rambeau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonzar Kennedy (ranked 700 p4p, 1558 weight class) and Lopaka Tanaka (ranked 111 p4p, 231 weight class). Lopaka Tanaka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonzar Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lopaka Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy lands with an overhand left.
Tanaka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tanaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Tanaka connects with a crisp jab.
Kennedy misses the jab.
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanaka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kennedy. Kennedy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kennedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kennedy's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Kennedy slips the punch.
Kennedy is looking to counter punch.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Kennedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kennedy with a body shot.
Tanaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kennedy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tanaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kennedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kennedy looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range.
Tanaka connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tanaka, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tanaka connects with a crisp jab.
Kennedy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanaka throws out the jab.
Kennedy lands with a nice body punch.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tanaka misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a one-two to the body.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Tanaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy scores with a counter punch that sends Tanaka to the canvas! Kennedy smells blood - he's punishing Tanaka with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tanaka has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonzar Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viper Pitt (ranked 1216 p4p, 348 weight class) and Sean Harrison (ranked 54 p4p, 13 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viper Pitt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pitt has time to react.
Pitt throws the left hand but Harrison avoids the punch easily.
Harrison lunges at Pitt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pitt's hand.
We've been told by Pitt's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harrison wants to clinch up but Pitt keeps it at a distance.
Pitt misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Pitt as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Sean Harrison has been cut.
Harrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitt.
Harrison only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Harrison clinches up against the cage.
Pitt is trying to break the clinch but Harrison has him pressed against the cage.
Harrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pitt backwards.
Harrison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pitt is trying to push Harrison away but Harrison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrison gets through Pitt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrison.
Harrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitt missing with a left hand there. Harrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt misses with a wild body shot.
Pitt misses with a straight left.
Pitt throws a good cross that connects.
Harrison drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Pitt right on the button. Pitt goes down! Harrison follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Harrison gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Harrison! Sean Harrison retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Sean Harrison thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between North Connolly (ranked 774 p4p, 535 weight class) and Kjetil Olsen (ranked 89 p4p, 64 weight class). North Connolly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, North Connolly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kjetil Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connolly throws a combination that misses
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like North Connolly has been cut.
Connolly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olsen counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Olsen. That's going to slow Connolly down.
Connolly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Connolly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olsen cracks Connolly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Connolly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olsen pinned against the cage. Olsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Olsen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Connolly throws a head kick that misses
and Olsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Olsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olsen lands with a straight right. Connolly didn't see that one coming.
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!
Connolly throws a body kick that misses
and Olsen counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Connolly! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kjetil Olsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Kjetil Olsen 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 Gus McCrae (ranked 570 p4p, 660 weight class) and Barack Obaminator (ranked 89 p4p, 102 weight class). Obaminator has chosen Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Barack Obaminator enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gus McCrae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrae takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator forces McCrae back against the cage and clinches.
Obaminator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obaminator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrae wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from McCrae misses.
McCrae looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Obaminator clinches up with McCrae and pushes him back against the cage.
Obaminator tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obaminator lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Obaminator.
McCrae wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Obaminator has him pressed against the cage.
McCrae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator slips under a jab from McCrae.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obaminator.
Obaminator looks to clinch
enabling McCrae to counter with a crisp jab.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obaminator.
Obaminator steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCrae.
Obaminator connects with the punch.
Obaminator connects with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Obaminator coming out on top.
Obaminator lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCrae takes a step back to recover.
Obaminator misses with a straight right.
Obaminator misses the jab.
McCrae throws a right hand that Obaminator ducks under and follows up with a left that Obaminator also avoids with ease.
McCrae slips under a jab from Obaminator.
McCrae takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obaminator looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obaminator connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obaminator.
A big right from McCrae misses.
Obaminator goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obaminator slips a straight right by McCrae.
Obaminator tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCrae is able to avoid easily.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obaminator.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Obaminator is just out of range.
Obaminator tests McCrae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCrae, pushing him back against the cage.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
Obaminator tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCrae breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obaminator fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCrae, pushing him back against the cage.
McCrae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae looks to throw the jab but Obaminator is out of range.
McCrae throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Obaminator.
Obaminator bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCrae's head.
Obaminator is looking to slow McCrae down with leg kicks.
McCrae jabs Obaminator to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCrae throws a hook but Obaminator avoids it easily.
Obaminator throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and McCrae tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obaminator is looking to slow McCrae down with leg kicks.
Obaminator throws a body kick that misses.
McCrae connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrae misses with a hook.
Obaminator tries to counter with a clinch but McCrae shakes him off and moves away.
Obaminator throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCrae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obaminator has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obaminator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCrae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obaminator tries to land a leg kick but McCrae saw it coming and moves away.
McCrae throws a shot from downtown. Obaminator moves away and avoids it.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCrae.
McCrae scores with a jab to the body.
Obaminator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Obaminator is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCrae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obaminator lands a glancing blow to the side of McCrae's head.
McCrae misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCrae misses with a two punch combination.
Obaminator fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCrae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Obaminator throws a push kick but McCrae slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like McCrae was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obaminator.
McCrae darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCrae throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.
Obaminator tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obaminator lands a body shot.
McCrae swats away the attempt to clinch by Obaminator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obaminator lands with a kick to the temple. McCrae shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCrae misses with a straight right.
Obaminator is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
McCrae sets himself, and Obaminator steps forward looking for the clinch! McCrae avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCrae.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
Obaminator has managed to clinch.
McCrae breaks the clinch.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from McCrae. Those never looked like landing.
McCrae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obaminator can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Obaminator.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Obaminator finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCrae throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obaminator scores with a leg kick.
Obaminator lands a nice shot to the body.
McCrae throws a hook but Obaminator blocks it.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Obaminator tries to counter with a clinch but McCrae shakes him off and moves away.
Barack Obaminator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obaminator tests McCrae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obaminator gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obaminator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae throws a big shot that misses.
McCrae defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand.
McCrae throws a big shot that misses.
Obaminator wants to counter with a clinch but McCrae pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
Obaminator wants to counter the offense by McCrae and move into the clinch position.
McCrae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obaminator connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from McCrae misses.
Obaminator fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCrae scores with a nice right hand.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
Obaminator jabs at McCrae's body.
Obaminator tries to clinch but McCrae is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by McCrae as he connects with a hook.
Obaminator just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae swats away the attempt to clinch by Obaminator.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Obaminator ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Obaminator 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 McCrae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCrae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Obaminator connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Obaminator.
McCrae with a hook.
Obaminator changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCrae manages to avoid it.
McCrae misses with a double jab.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obaminator counters by moving into the clinch.
Obaminator ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Obaminator no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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 Gus McCrae will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
McCrae sets himself, and Obaminator steps forward looking for the clinch! McCrae avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by Obaminator.
McCrae drops his hands momentarily and Obaminator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Obaminator.
Obaminator connects with an inside leg kick.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Obaminator moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Obaminator.
Obaminator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obaminator lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae is trying to force a seperation but Obaminator has the dominant position.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as McCrae controls his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCrae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCrae tries to break free but Obaminator pushes him back against the cage.
McCrae wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Obaminator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barack Obaminator seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae wants to break the clinch but can't.
Obaminator leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator cracks McCrae with a nice body shot.
Obaminator presses McCrae against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obaminator has McCrae pressed against the cage, preventing McCrae from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Obaminator digs a right hand into McCrae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCrae's gas tank.
Obaminator scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Obaminator as the two fighters clinch.
Obaminator lands a shot to the body.
Obaminator lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Obaminator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obaminator working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obaminator lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCrae prevents a body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator lands a hook that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
Obaminator scores with a shot to the side of McCrae's head.
Obaminator lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obaminator fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obaminator lands with a light punch inside.
Obaminator jumps guard.
Obaminator looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCrae passes into half guard.
Obaminator actively working from the bottom here.
Obaminator wants to get back to full guard.
Obaminator gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obaminator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from McCrae's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Obaminator has an active guard here but McCrae has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obaminator.
Obaminator is looking for a triangle but McCrae pushes his legs off easily.
Obaminator has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCrae is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Obaminator.
Obaminator is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back.
McCrae wants to stand but Obaminator has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back.
Obaminator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCrae tries to stand and escape but Obaminator is controlling the position.
Obaminator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obaminator regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obaminator 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
Our winner, Barack Obaminator, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Gus McCrae was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dinapoli (ranked 223 p4p, 1393 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 43 p4p, 207 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Dinapoli has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dinapoli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zimmerman won't allow Dinapoli to sweep him here.
Zimmerman is pushing down on Dinapoli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dinapoli is fighting to maintain full guard but Zimmerman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dinapoli gets back to full guard.
Dinapoli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dinapoli keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zimmerman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dinapoli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dinapoli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dinapoli tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinapoli is retaining full guard.
Zimmerman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dinapoli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zimmerman has Dinapoli in his guard.
Zimmerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dinapoli defends it easily.
Zimmerman tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dinapoli uses it to pass to side control.
Zimmerman is looking to reverse the position.
Zimmerman being controlled for a moment.
Zimmerman tries to buck Dinapoli off but Dinapoli is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zimmerman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zimmerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dinapoli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zimmerman on the ground.
Zimmerman looking for a guillotine here but Dinapoli defends easily.
Zimmerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dinapoli passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zimmerman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dinapoli off and has taken his back!
Zimmerman working for a choke but Dinapoli is defending well.
Dinapoli showing good submission defense here.
Dinapoli showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman looking to break Dinapoli's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dinapoli remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zimmerman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Zimmerman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dinapoli is trying to break free.
Zimmerman is trying to stick to Dinapoli's back but Dinapoli is turning into Zimmerman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zimmerman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zimmerman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dinapoli has picked Zimmerman up and slammed him! Zimmerman can't keep hold of the triangle and Dinapoli manages to pass to side control!
Dinapoli trying to control the action but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moritz Zimmerman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dinapoli scores with a hook.
Dinapoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zimmerman shoots in but no luck this time.
Dinapoli throws a counter high kick but Zimmerman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dinapoli with a nice cross.
It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Dinapoli takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Zimmerman with the counter takedown but Dinapoli avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zimmerman or perhaps it was just good defense by Dinapoli, which made it look bad.
Zimmerman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Dinapoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zimmerman. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Dinapoli.
Zimmerman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Zimmerman badly! Dinapoli follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Zimmerman out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Dinapoli finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Joe Dinapoli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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