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Grunge 48: Alice In Chains PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lotay Wangchuck (ranked 6608 p4p, 3323 weight class) and Paul Rabbitte (ranked 622 p4p, 392 weight class). 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 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Lotay Wangchuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangchuck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabbitte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wangchuck trying to control the position but Rabbitte is working away.
Rabbitte is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbitte manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wangchuck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rabbitte is defended easily by Wangchuck.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte lands a nice shot that snaps Wangchuck's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangchuck shoots in looking for a takedown. Rabbitte tries to sprawl out of it but Wangchuck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rabbitte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Rabbitte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Rabbitte does no damage.
Wangchuck tries to counter with a takedown but Rabbitte is quick to defend against it.
Wangchuck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wangchuck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rabbitte sprawls and moves away.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wangchuck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabbitte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wangchuck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rabbitte!
Rabbitte stops Wangchuck from passing to mount.
Wangchuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabbitte keeps working.
Rabbitte wants to get back to his feet.
Wangchuck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck is looking to take a break and control but Rabbitte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rabbitte is trying to control Wangchuck's posture but Wangchuck avoids it.
Wangchuck has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wangchuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabbitte keeps working.
Wangchuck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Still in half guard, Rabbitte seems content to control.
Wangchuck wants to improve his position but Rabbitte is controlling well.
Wangchuck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rabbitte is looking to stall here but Wangchuck recovers full guard.
Rabbitte with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte is pushing down on Wangchuck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wangchuck is fighting to maintain full guard but Rabbitte has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rabbitte wants to stand up but Wangchuck is controlling the position.
Nice strikes from Rabbitte there.
Wangchuck trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbitte is controlling the pace.
Wangchuck is looking for a sweep. Rabbitte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wangchuck works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rabbitte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wangchuck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabbitte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rabbitte.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte connects with a body shot that sends Wangchuck's belly button to the back.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wangchuck is defended easily by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte leaves Wangchuck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lotay Wangchuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wangchuck shoots in looking for a takedown. Rabbitte tries to sprawl out of it but Wangchuck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rabbitte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Wangchuck tries to counter with a takedown but Rabbitte is quick to defend against it.
Rabbitte throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rabbitte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rabbitte leaves Wangchuck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangchuck dives in for a single leg takedown but Rabbitte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rabbitte gets underhooks to prevent Wangchuck's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rabbitte scores a nice knee to the body.
Rabbitte manages to break the clinch.
Rabbitte closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wangchuck is trying to get back to full guard.
Rabbitte with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rabbitte is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rabbitte connects with a nice short shot to Wangchuck's temple.
Rabbitte prevents Wangchuck from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck is controlling Rabbitte's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wangchuck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rabbitte moves nicely into side control.
Rabbitte is looking to take a break and control but Wangchuck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wangchuck wants to control but Rabbitte postures up.
Wangchuck is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte stands up and beckons Wangchuck to his feet.
Wangchuck shoots in for a takedown but Rabbitte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Wangchuck avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Wangchuck misses with a takedown attempt - Rabbitte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wangchuck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabbitte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Wangchuck moves out of range easily.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
Rabbitte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rabbitte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rabbitte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Wangchuck moves out of range.
Wangchuck tries to counter with a takedown but Rabbitte is quick to defend against it.
Wangchuck avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Wangchuck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabbitte is fending him off so far but Wangchuck persists. Nope, Rabbitte circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Rabbitte does no damage.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Wangchuck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wangchuck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rabbitte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wangchuck somewhat.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wangchuck shoots for a double leg takedown but Rabbitte sprawls well. He's pushed Wangchuck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wangchuck blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wangchuck shoots in looking for a takedown but Rabbitte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wangchuck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rabbitte was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rabbitte trying to control the action but Wangchuck is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rabbitte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rabbitte throws a leg kick
and Wangchuck counters with a takedown into side control.
Rabbitte gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rabbitte holds on to Wangchuck as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Wangchuck working for a guillotine from mount but Rabbitte is in no mood to give up.
Rabbitte's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangchuck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rabbitte can't escape the position.
Rabbitte felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wangchuck controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Rabbitte really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rabbitte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wangchuck is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rabbitte is surviving well by controlling Wangchuck's body position as best he can.
Wangchuck avoids the attempt from Rabbitte to control.
Wangchuck has hold of Rabbitte's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rabbitte manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rabbitte slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte wants to control but Wangchuck is keeping busy.
Rabbitte throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rabbitte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wangchuck passes to full mount!
Wangchuck tries to control but Rabbitte wriggling away.
Wangchuck looking for a guillotine from mount but Rabbitte is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rabbitte wants to get back to his feet.
Wangchuck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rabbitte has a hand on Wangchuck's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wangchuck takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rabbitte can't escape the position.
Wangchuck is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rabbitte wants to hold on but Wangchuck pushes him away.
Rabbitte is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rabbitte is trying to escape the mount but Wangchuck keeps good control and instead manages to take Rabbitte's back.
Rabbitte breaks Wangchuck's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotay Wangchuck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rabbitte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Rabbitte!
After the fight, Paul Rabbitte 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levan Revazshvili (ranked 2916 p4p, 4546 weight class) and Neil Diaz (ranked 379 p4p, 579 weight class). Revazshvili comes to the cage accompanied by Georgia National Anthem. Levan Revazshvili could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Neil Diaz's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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 42 - 28 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neil Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands a high kick!
 It looks like Levan Revazshvili has been cut.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz punishes Revazshvili's body with a nice straight punch.
Revazshvili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Revazshvili, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Revazshvili avoids it with no problem.
Revazshvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
A shot to the body from Revazshvili misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Revazshvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz sizes up Revazshvili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Revazshvili misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes that sends Revazshvili to the canvas! Diaz follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
 Revazshvili is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revazshvili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Revazshvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Revazshvili from controlling successfully.
Revazshvili throws a big right hand that misses.
Revazshvili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Revazshvili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Revazshvili defends well.
Diaz is trying to keep Revazshvili in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Revazshvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Revazshvili stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Revazshvili is having none of it.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Revazshvili thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Revazshvili prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Revazshvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz tries to sprawl but Revazshvili drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Revazshvili defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Revazshvili postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz wants to stand up but Revazshvili is controlling him.
Revazshvili throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Revazshvili 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.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Revazshvili slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Revazshvili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neil Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Levan Revazshvili's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz connects with a leg kick.
Neil Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Revazshvili throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Revazshvili throws out the jab.
Neil Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Revazshvili thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Revazshvili.
A big left from Revazshvili misses.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Revazshvili avoids it with no problem.
Revazshvili swings widly with a right hand
and Revazshvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Revazshvili shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili misses with a two punch combination.
Revazshvili staying out of range there.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neil Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice kick to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diaz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Revazshvili misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diaz lands a big shot that drops Revazshvili! Can he finish him?
Oh Revazshvili is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Revazshvili wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has passed into side control.
Revazshvili seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz wants to stand but Revazshvili has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili tries to improve position but can't.
Revazshvili struggling a bit here.
Levan Revazshvili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Revazshvili sneaks back into half guard.
Revazshvili holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Revazshvili wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to stand but Revazshvili has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Revazshvili moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Revazshvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz passes into half guard.
Revazshvili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Revazshvili wants to stand back up but Diaz manages to pass into side control.
Revazshvili is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diaz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Revazshvili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Revazshvili to control.
Revazshvili is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Levan Revazshvili's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Revazshvili ducks straight into an uppercut from Diaz and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Revazshvili manages to regain guard straight away.
Revazshvili has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up.
Revazshvili controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Revazshvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Revazshvili wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Revazshvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Revazshvili postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Revazshvili postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Revazshvili seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Revazshvili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Revazshvili trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Levan Revazshvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Revazshvili pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz is not content to let Revazshvili control the position.
Revazshvili thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Revazshvili thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Revazshvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Revazshvili tumbling to the canvas!
Revazshvili not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Revazshvili is keeping the position for now.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Revazshvili's guard.
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!
Diaz prevents Revazshvili from improving his position.
Revazshvili is working hard here to advance position.
Neil Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Revazshvili is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Revazshvili slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Revazshvili keeps moving.
Revazshvili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Diaz!
Neil Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Niedzwiedzinski (ranked 4433 p4p, 4273 weight class) and Abraham Alcantara (ranked 578 p4p, 552 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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201
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200
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Dangerous knees
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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 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Niedzwiedzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Alcantara!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Alcantara misses.
Niedzwiedzinski doesn't manage to clinch there - Alcantara circles away.
Niedzwiedzinski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niedzwiedzinski connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Niedzwiedzinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a series of punches but Alcantara moves out of range.
Alcantara moves forwards but Niedzwiedzinski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Alcantara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a combination. Alcantara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alcantara's coach down at Hotrod Express MMA Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alcantara's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Niedzwiedzinski closes the distance and clinches.
Niedzwiedzinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Niedzwiedzinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alcantara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niedzwiedzinski forces Alcantara back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alcantara.
Niedzwiedzinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski blocks the elbow strike.
Niedzwiedzinski breaks from the clinch.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a leg kick.
Alcantara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niedzwiedzinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niedzwiedzinski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alcantara.
Alcantara throws a jab but it's blocked by Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a swing at Alcantara's ribcage but misses.
Niedzwiedzinski lands with a good body shot.
Niedzwiedzinski keeps Alcantara at a distance using the push kick.
Niedzwiedzinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Niedzwiedzinski ducks under a wild hook from Alcantara.
Nice uppercut there from Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a right hand that Alcantara ducks under and follows up with a left that Alcantara also avoids with ease.
We've been hearing reports that Niedzwiedzinski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Niedzwiedzinski catches Alcantara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alcantara.
Alcantara steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcantara tries to close the distance and clinch but Niedzwiedzinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alcantara connects with a crisp jab.
Alcantara gets a clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alcantara scores with a jab. Niedzwiedzinski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Niedzwiedzinski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Niedzwiedzinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niedzwiedzinski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a right and a left that Alcantara avoids nicely.
Alcantara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Alcantara.
Alcantara shoots for a double leg takedown but Niedzwiedzinski sprawls well. He's pushed Alcantara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Niedzwiedzinski lands with an uppercut that bounces Alcantara off the cage and back into range.
That kick from Alcantara tenderised Niedzwiedzinski's leg. Niedzwiedzinski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Niedzwiedzinski misses the target.
Alcantara moves out of range of the body kick from Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski keeps Alcantara at a distance using the push kick.
Niedzwiedzinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alcantara.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a jab-cross combination.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niedzwiedzinski lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski moves into range and clinches up with Alcantara.
Still in the clinch, Alcantara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Niedzwiedzinski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Niedzwiedzinski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alcantara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niedzwiedzinski.
Alcantara misses with a body punch.
Alcantara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Niedzwiedzinski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alcantara.
Alcantara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alcantara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niedzwiedzinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alcantara misses with an uppercut
and Niedzwiedzinski counters with a nice uppercut.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a wild body kick that Alcantara sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Niedzwiedzinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Alcantara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a right hand that Alcantara ducks under and follows up with a left that Alcantara also avoids with ease.
Alcantara misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Niedzwiedzinski.
It seemed like Alcantara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niedzwiedzinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alcantara misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niedzwiedzinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alcantara misses with a hook.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a big counter combination but Alcantara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alcantara blocks a head kick by Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcantara avoids the head kick by Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcantara missing with a left hand there. Niedzwiedzinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alcantara is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a head kick but Alcantara moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alcantara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niedzwiedzinski's efforts to push away.
Alcantara throws a punch but it's blocked by Niedzwiedzinski.
Alcantara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to break free but Alcantara pushes him back against the cage.
Alcantara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alcantara throws an elbow but misses.
Alcantara prevents Niedzwiedzinski from breaking the clinch.
Alcantara lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcantara throws an elbow but it misses.
Niedzwiedzinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzinski landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Abraham Alcantara has been cut.
Alcantara stalling.
Abraham Alcantara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to break the clinch but Alcantara is controlling the position.
Alcantara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alcantara obliges.
Niedzwiedzinski blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcantara misses with an elbow over the top.
Alcantara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcantara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Niedzwiedzinski's brow.
Alcantara throws a punch but it's blocked by Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski blocks the elbow strike.
Alcantara looking to slow down the pace here.
Niedzwiedzinski avoids a wild elbow strike from Alcantara.
Alcantara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niedzwiedzinski breaks from the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alcantara can do to turn this around?
Alcantara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski connects with the punch.
Niedzwiedzinski closes the distance and clinches.
Niedzwiedzinski avoids a wild elbow strike from Alcantara.
Niedzwiedzinski avoiding damage as Alcantara throws knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to circle away but Alcantara has him pinned against the cage.
Alcantara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Niedzwiedzinski blocks an uppercut.
Alcantara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alcantara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niedzwiedzinski avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking to land body kicks.
Niedzwiedzinski avoids the body shot from Alcantara.
Alcantara misses with a hook.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a head kick that Alcantara semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcantara wants to counter with a clinch but Niedzwiedzinski pushes him away.
Alcantara swings widly with a right hand
and Niedzwiedzinski counters with a left and a right that stings Alcantara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a decent looking hook.
Niedzwiedzinski has Alcantara up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Alcantara.
Niedzwiedzinski breaks the clinch.
Alcantara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alcantara closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alcantara lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alcantara throwing strikes from guard but Niedzwiedzinski blocks nicely.
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 Bruno Niedzwiedzinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Alcantara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alcantara tries to clinch there but Niedzwiedzinski circles away.
Niedzwiedzinski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a head kick but Alcantara moves out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Niedzwiedzinski sizes up Alcantara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch up but Alcantara circles away and keeps his distance.
Alcantara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alcantara in his tracks.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niedzwiedzinski swings for the body but Alcantara moves out of range.
Alcantara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alcantara lands with a hook. Niedzwiedzinski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a double jab.
Alcantara only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Niedzwiedzinski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Niedzwiedzinski. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Niedzwiedzinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niedzwiedzinski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alcantara.
Alcantara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcantara tries to clinch up.
Niedzwiedzinski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a wild combination.
Niedzwiedzinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcantara throws a big shot that misses.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a double jab.
Alcantara feints the counter takedown.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a two punch combination.
Abraham Alcantara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcantara cracks Niedzwiedzinski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcantara blocks the body kick.
Good shot there by Alcantara.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a swing at Alcantara's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Alcantara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Niedzwiedzinski blocks a head kick by Alcantara.
As Alcantara looks to move away, Niedzwiedzinski throws a big counter combo but Alcantara just gets out of the way.
Alcantara looks to land a left hand but Niedzwiedzinski moved out of range nicely.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to bum rush Alcantara with a series of wild strikes but Alcantara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alcantara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Niedzwiedzinski eats them both and turns towards Alcantara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Niedzwiedzinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcantara.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a jab.
Alcantara looks for a takedown but Niedzwiedzinski sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a kick to the body.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alcantara's sensitive parts.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alcantara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Alcantara misses its intended target.
Niedzwiedzinski swinging wildly here.
Alcantara throws an overhand right that lands on Niedzwiedzinski's shoulder, as Niedzwiedzinski tries to avoid the shot.
Niedzwiedzinski looks to land a combination. Alcantara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alcantara misses with a straight right.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a few strikes there.
Alcantara lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski connects with a leg kick.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alcantara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Niedzwiedzinski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a body shot.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alcantara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alcantara avoids the head kick by Niedzwiedzinski.
Alcantara misses with an uppercut
letting Niedzwiedzinski counter with a right hand.
Alcantara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a jab-cross combination.
A cross from Niedzwiedzinski lands.
Niedzwiedzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niedzwiedzinski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Niedzwiedzinski!
A relieved looking Bruno Niedzwiedzinski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pugilistic Dementia (ranked 2548 p4p, 3660 weight class) and Duke Lupus (ranked 346 p4p, 486 weight class). Dementia comes to the cage accompanied by Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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45
214
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45
208
13 - 25 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pugilistic Dementia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duke Lupus!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dementia lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Duke Lupus has been cut.
That kick from Dementia tenderised Lupus's leg. Lupus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pugilistic Dementia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dementia digs a good body shot into Lupus's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Lupus blocks the low kick.
Lupus is looking for the big counter here.
Dementia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Dementia throws a low kick, looking for Lupus's leg but Lupus calmly moves out of range.
Lupus throws a counter combo.
Dementia lands a big head kick that sends Lupus tumbling to the mat! Dementia takes a step backwards and waves Lupus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Lupus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dementia throws a leg kick
and Lupus counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Dementia down! Lupus is looking to finish but Dementia is intelligently defending himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dementia holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupus is sitting in close to Dementia's body. Dementia has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lupus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lupus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dementia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pugilistic Dementia!
After winning the bout, Pugilistic Dementia 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 Jesse Karhu (ranked 2107 p4p, 2453 weight class) and Lew Rockwell (ranked 259 p4p, 301 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lew Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rockwell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Karhu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rockwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rockwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rockwell is working for a submission of some sort.
Rockwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rockwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rockwell throws a strike but Karhu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockwell.
Rockwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rockwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockwell.
Rockwell throwing strikes from guard but Karhu blocks nicely.
Rockwell trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom.
Rockwell lands a couple of digs.
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rockwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karhu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rockwell landing with the ground and pound.
Rockwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockwell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rockwell throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockwell won't allow Karhu to sweep him here.
Karhu has momentary wrist control but Rockwell slips an elbow through the middle.
Rockwell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rockwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Karhu has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell cracks Karhu with a solid left hand.
Rockwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rockwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rockwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Karhu has wrist control.
Rockwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karhu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karhu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockwell stands up over Karhu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rockwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockwell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu is breathing heavily.
Rockwell with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu controls Rockwell momentarily but Rockwell frees himself.
Rockwell landing some decent shots from guard.
Rockwell throws an elbow that misses. Karhu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rockwell's guard. Nice move by Karhu!
Karhu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockwell is looking for a triangle but Karhu pushes his legs off easily.
Rockwell has control of Karhu's left arm, preventing Karhu from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lew Rockwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karhu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rockwell fails with the takedown
and Karhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rockwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Karhu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rockwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Karhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesse Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rockwell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karhu misses with a double jab.
Rockwell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Lew Rockwell has been cut.
Karhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karhu cracks Rockwell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Karhu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rockwell to stand back up!
Rockwell is rocked!
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!
Karhu is stalking Rockwell. Rockwell circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Karhu, and it's lights out! Rockwell really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Karhu!
Our winner, Jesse Karhu, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pit Canthropus Jr (ranked 1383 p4p, 1308 weight class) and Masa Funaki (ranked 182 p4p, 173 weight class). Canthropus Jr's entrance music is Austin Powers - Daddy Wasn't There. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pit Canthropus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Funaki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funaki just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Canthropus Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Funaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canthropus Jr keeps Funaki at a distance using the push kick.
Canthropus Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Canthropus Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funaki manages to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funaki throws a looping overhand right but Canthropus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big left from Canthropus Jr misses.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funaki.
Canthropus Jr moves forwards but Funaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick but Funaki moves out of range.
Funaki throws out a counter right but Canthropus Jr avoids it with no problem.
Masa Funaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Funaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Funaki lands a jab to the nose.
Canthropus Jr is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Funaki throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Canthropus Jr's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Funaki lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Masa Funaki!
In his post fight interview, Masa Funaki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Pit Canthropus Jr had this to say: 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shock Linewood (ranked 914 p4p, 1901 weight class) and Johannes Tulikoura (ranked 144 p4p, 261 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Johannes Tulikoura enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Shock Linewood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Tulikoura!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulikoura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Linewood tries to clinch there but Tulikoura circles away.
Tulikoura appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tulikoura swings for the body but Linewood moves out of range.
Tulikoura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tulikoura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linewood was well out of range. Poor timing from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura slips under a jab from Linewood.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick
and Linewood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot.
Tulikoura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Linewood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Linewood connects with a nice looking jab.
Linewood tries to clinch up but Tulikoura circles away and keeps his distance.
Tulikoura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Linewood throws a low kick but Tulikoura avoids it.
Tulikoura is looking to land body kicks.
Linewood checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Linewood needs to keep his hands up - Tulikoura had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Tulikoura misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linewood missing with a left hand there. Tulikoura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Linewood lands with a nice body kick.
Linewood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Linewood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
An inside leg kick lands from Linewood.
Linewood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tulikoura throws out the jab.
Linewood tries a head kick but it misses.
Tulikoura feints and then cracks Linewood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Linewood down.
Tulikoura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tulikoura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura moves away from the strike by Linewood.
Tulikoura avoids the head kick by Linewood.
Tulikoura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tulikoura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linewood.
Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linewood.
Linewood misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linewood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Linewood.
Linewood misses with a hook
and Tulikoura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Linewood's knee momentarily.
Tulikoura throws a looping overhand right but Linewood ducks down to avoid it.
Linewood checks a leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with a looping left.
Tulikoura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Linewood counter with a right hand.
Linewood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Linewood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tulikoura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tulikoura throws a looping overhand right but Linewood ducks down to avoid it.
Linewood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Linewood checks it.
Jab from Linewood.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick which misses Linewood's front leg but catches the back leg as Linewood tries to avoid it.
Tulikoura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Linewood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tulikoura misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura tries to work over Linewood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tulikoura is working Linewood over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Linewood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Linewood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tulikoura.
Linewood tries to work over Tulikoura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tulikoura can't find room to land a body shot as Linewood controls the action.
Linewood blocking some punches.
Linewood working aggressively here.
Tulikoura lands a left hand.
Tulikoura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Linewood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tulikouras head.
Linewood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tulikoura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Linewoods head.
Tulikoura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tulikoura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tulikoura lands a nice uppercut.
Tulikoura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tulikoura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Linewood's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Linewood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura feints and then cracks Linewood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Linewood down.
Tulikoura misses with a right hand
and Linewood counters with a left to the body.
Tulikoura ducks under a wild hook from Linewood.
Linewood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Linewood scores with a sloppy right hand. Tulikoura should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Linewood misses
and Tulikoura counters with a nice body kick.
Tulikoura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tulikoura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Linewood misses with a looping left.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Linewood counters with a good low kick that Tulikoura was not able to check.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linewood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linewood slowing the pace effectively.
Linewood breaks the clinch.
Tulikoura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linewood.
Tulikoura connects with a body shot that sends Linewood's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Linewood has Tulikoura up against the cage in a clinch.
Linewood gets through Tulikoura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Tulikoura.
Linewood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tulikoura backwards.
A short left from Linewood.
Linewood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tulikoura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Linewood lands with a short shot to the head.
Tulikoura struggles to land a body shot inside as Linewood controls his hands.
Tulikoura misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linewood.
Tulikoura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tulikoura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tulikoura fails to land.
A body shot lands from Tulikoura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linewood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tulikoura lands a nice uppercut.
Linewood lands a shoulder strike.
Tulikoura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tulikoura fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linewood.
Linewood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tulikoura can't find room to land a body shot as Linewood controls the action.
Linewood throws a head punch that misses.
Tulikoura misses with some punches.
Linewood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tulikoura misses with a body punch.
Linewood tries to stall but Tulikoura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tulikoura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tulikoura misses with a body punch.
Tulikoura misses with some punches.
Linewood has had enough of the clinch but Tulikoura keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Tulikoura.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
Linewood misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Linewood lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Linewood scores with a shot to the side of Tulikoura's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linewood trying to stall but Tulikoura improves his position.
Tulikoura working aggressively here.
Linewood scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Tulikoura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Linewood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tulikoura misses with some punches.
Linewood blocks a body shot from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura can't find room to land a body shot as Linewood controls the action.
Linewood misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Linewood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tulikoura tries to throw a body punch but Linewood avoids it by throwing Tulikoura back against the cage.
Linewood working aggressively here.
Tulikoura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Tulikoura lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura tries a body shot but Linewood blocks it.
Tulikoura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Linewood struggles to land a body shot inside as Tulikoura controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tulikoura.
Linewood lands a left hand.
Tulikoura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Linewood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tulikoura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Linewood's elbow.
Tulikoura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tulikoura lands a nice uppercut.
Tulikoura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Linewood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tulikoura backwards.
Tulikoura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulikoura blocking some punches.
Linewood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tulikouras head.
Tulikoura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Linewood has had enough of the clinch but Tulikoura keeps him there for the moment.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
Linewood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tulikoura throws a punch but it's blocked by Linewood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linewood has a couple of punches blocked by Tulikoura.
Linewood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Linewood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tulikoura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tulikoura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tulikoura blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tulikoura.
Linewood lands a nice uppercut.
Linewood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Linewood - that landed with a thud.
Tulikoura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Linewood.
Linewood is looking to control Tulikoura's arms but Tulikoura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Linewood has his back to the cage.
Tulikoura misses with a punch to the body.
Linewood throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with some punches.
Linewood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linewood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulikoura lands with a right to the head.
Tulikoura blocking some punches.
Tulikoura working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Linewood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tulikoura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linewood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Linewood blocks the body kick.
Linewood lands a head shot.
Tulikoura slips a jab and a cross from Linewood.
Tulikoura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Linewood.
Linewood scores with a hook to the body. Tulikoura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Linewood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tulikoura counters with a left to the body.
Tulikoura lands a glancing blow to the side of Linewood's head.
Tulikoura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Linewood misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Tulikoura.
Linewood just misses with a punch to the body.
Linewood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Linewood avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linewood throws a body shot but no joy.
Linewood backing away here, and Tulikoura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linewood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tulikoura is able to avoid easily.
Linewood closes the distance and clinches.
Linewood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tulikoura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
A head punch on the inside from Tulikoura fails to land.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Linewood misses with a body punch.
Linewood tries to work over Tulikoura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Tulikoura blocks an uppercut.
Tulikoura misses with a body punch.
Tulikoura misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tulikoura.
Linewood scores with a shoulder strike.
Tulikoura misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Linewood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Linewood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linewood wants to control but Tulikoura passes easily into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linewood manages to get to full guard.
Tulikoura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Linewood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tulikoura has managed to get both his arms back between Linewood's legs - danger averted.
Linewood is trying to keep Tulikoura in close.
Linewood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tulikoura wants to control from the top but Linewood keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linewood is keeping the position for now.
Linewood wants to control but Tulikoura passes easily into half guard.
Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tulikoura is trying to control. Linewood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Linewood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tulikoura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tulikoura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Linewood is in trouble now - Tulikoura has advanced to mount!
Shock Linewood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Linewood tries to hold on but Tulikoura postures up.
Linewood is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tulikoura pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Linewood manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Tulikoura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tulikoura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
A very excited looking Johannes Tulikoura rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Bam Bam (ranked 449 p4p, 1741 weight class) and Rauta Kansleri (ranked 80 p4p, 248 weight class). Bam Bam's entrance music is Sleep Now In The Fire. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Bam Bam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Rauta Kansleri!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansleri clinches.
Bam Bam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kansleri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bam Bam lands with a right to the head.
Kansleri wants to break free but Bam Bam has control.
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick which misses Kansleri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansleri tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Bam Bam.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Kansleri's coach down at Tycoon Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kansleri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kansleri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bam Bam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bam Bam fails to land the takedown.
Kansleri throws a fast counter high kick but Bam Bam manages to duck under it in time.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kansleri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bam Bam, pushing him back against the cage.
Bam Bam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri is trying to push Bam Bam away but Bam Bam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kansleri has had enough of the clinch but Bam Bam keeps him there for the moment.
Bam Bam has Kansleri pressed against the cage, preventing Kansleri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kansleri breaks the clinch.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Bam Bam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansleri connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Joey Bam Bam has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kansleri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bam Bam.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bam Bam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansleri drives through and clinches with Bam Bam against the cage.
Kansleri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kansleri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bam Bam is controlling him.
Bam Bam trying to control but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
Kansleri wants to stand but Bam Bam is controlling the position.
Kansleri has his feet on Bam Bam's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bam Bam needs to keep his hands up - Kansleri had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bam Bam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bam Bam.
A punch lands to the side of Kansleri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bam Bam lands with an uppercut that bounces Kansleri off the cage and back into range.
Bam Bam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansleri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bam Bam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bam Bam lands a body shot.
Bam Bam moves into range and clinches up with Kansleri.
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Bam Bam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bam Bam punishes Kansleri's body with a nice straight punch.
Bam Bam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bam Bam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kansleri takes one on the button.
Kansleri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bam Bam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam lands with a cross.
Bam Bam lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kansleri misses with a straight right.
Bam Bam has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bam Bam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bam Bam is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bam Bam cracks Kansleri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bam Bam defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch lands to the side of Kansleri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by Bam Bam.
Kansleri lands with a straight right. Bam Bam didn't see that one coming.
Kansleri has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri wants to get back to striking at distance but Bam Bam won't allow it.
Bam Bam gets through Kansleri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kansleri can't break the clinch.
Bam Bam lands a shoulder strike.
Bam Bam breaks the clinch.
Bam Bam lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Bam Bam. That snapped Kansleri's head back.
Kansleri throws a poor cross that misses
and Bam Bam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kansleri thinking.
Kansleri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kansleri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bam Bam.
Kansleri looks winded!
Kansleri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bam Bam finds it's way round the side to connect with Kansleri's head.
Bam Bam connects with a right hand. Kansleri shakes it off.
Bam Bam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bam Bam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bam Bam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bam Bam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bam Bam slips a jab from Kansleri.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bam Bam lands a jab to Kansleri's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bam Bam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bam Bam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kansleri moves to clinch but Bam Bam breaks away
and Bam Bam counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bam Bam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bam Bam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joey Bam Bam is winning the standup battle so far.
Bam Bam keeps the fight on the outside.
Kansleri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bam Bam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bam Bam.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam ducks right into an uppercut from Kansleri.
Bam Bam lands a nice looking body shot.
Kansleri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri drops his hands momentarily and Bam Bam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kansleri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Bam Bam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kansleri did well to prevent Bam Bam getting side control.
Bam Bam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kansleri can do to turn this around?
Nice strikes from Bam Bam there.
Kansleri wants to get back to his feet.
Bam Bam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kansleri keeps working.
Still in half guard, Bam Bam seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansleri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bam Bam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kansleri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bam Bam lands with a punch from half guard.
Bam Bam is nestled in close to Kansleri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bam Bam tries to pass to full mount but Kansleri defends it.
Kansleri is trying to stand up here but Bam Bam is controlling him well.
Well, if Bam Bam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kansleri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kansleri manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bam Bam keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kansleri can't break the clinch.
Kansleri working hard to break the clinch.
Bam Bam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bam Bam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansleri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bam Bam misses with a straight right.
Kansleri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bam Bam momentarily.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joey Bam Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bam Bam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bam Bam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bam Bam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kansleri raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bam Bam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansleri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bam Bam cracks Kansleri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kansleri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bam Bam moves forwards but Kansleri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kansleri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kansleri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bam Bam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bam Bam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bam Bam connects with a single shot there.
Bam Bam lands with a shot to the body.
Bam Bam works Kansleri's body with a nice hook.
Kansleri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansleri is breathing heavily.
Bam Bam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bam Bam.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri misses with a hook
and Bam Bam counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri moves forwards but Bam Bam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bam Bam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansleri's head.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Bam Bam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Bam Bam moves out of range easily.
Bam Bam lands a nice shot that snaps Kansleri's head back.
Kansleri closes the distance but Bam Bam moves to the side
and Bam Bam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bam Bam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bam Bam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Bam Bam.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Bam Bam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Bam Bam ducked under it nicely.
Bam Bam scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansleri should have avoided that one.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but Bam Bam moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is looking to clinch but Bam Bam is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bam Bam misses the target.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Bam Bam moves out of range easily.
Kansleri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bam Bam. Bam Bam obviously looking to wear him down.
Bam Bam connects with a looping right hand.
Bam Bam connects with an inside leg kick.
Bam Bam slips under a jab.
Bam Bam keeps Kansleri at a distance using the push kick.
Bam Bam avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bam Bam slips under a jab from Kansleri.
Bam Bam cracks a nice hook into Kansleri's ribs.
Kansleri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Bam Bam.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri takes one to the chin there.
Bam Bam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansleri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bam Bam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kansleri. That did some damage!
Bam Bam pushes Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Bam Bam is trying to trip Kansleri. He has hold of a leg but Kansleri is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bam Bam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kansleri is looking to stand back up but Bam Bam counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kansleri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bam Bam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bam Bam.
Bam Bam tries to counter with a takedown but Kansleri is quick to defend against it.
Bam Bam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kansleri back to the cage. Bam Bam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kansleri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Bam Bam.
That kick from Bam Bam tenderised Kansleri's leg. Kansleri is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bam Bam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bam Bam lunges at Kansleri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansleri's hand.
Bam Bam throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Bam Bam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bam Bam is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri wants to clinch up but Bam Bam keeps it at a distance.
Bam Bam with a hook.
Bam Bam lands a nice shot to the body.
Bam Bam with a hook.
Bam Bam tests Kansleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bam Bam swats away the attempt to clinch by Kansleri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Kansleri misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bam Bam.
Kansleri throws a right hand that misses
and Bam Bam counters with a straight right hand.
Bam Bam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kansleri's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Kansleri keeps the fight on the outside.
Bam Bam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bam Bam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Kansleri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bam Bam lands a nice hook to Kansleri's body. Kansleri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crunch! Bam Bam slams his shin into Kansleri's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bam Bam scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Kansleri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bam Bam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. Bam Bam saw that one coming.
Bam Bam scores with a nice strike.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kansleri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bam Bam cracks Kansleri with a good jab.
Kansleri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bam Bam to score with a decent uppercut.
Bam Bam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansleri.
Bam Bam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kansleri was covering up waiting for the punch and Bam Bam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bam Bam wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving.
Kansleri has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bam Bam off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bam Bam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam clobbers Kansleri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bam Bam lands with a nice body punch.
Bam Bam avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
Bam Bam looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bam Bam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bam Bam moves into the clinch.
Kansleri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kansleris head.
Kansleri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bam Bam smiles and moves away.
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bam Bam clinches.
Bam Bam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kansleri takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Bam Bam dives in for a single leg takedown but Kansleri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kansleri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kansleri is looking to break free of the clinch but Bam Bam has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam misses with the head strike.
Bam Bam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bam Bam lands a shoulder strike.
Bam Bam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kansleri tries to break free but Bam Bam pushes him back against the cage.
Kansleri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kansleri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bam Bam manages to break the clinch.
Bam Bam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Bam Bam moves away and avoids it.
Bam Bam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri misses with a hook
and Bam Bam counters with a left to the body.
Bam Bam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Bam Bam uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansleri takes one on the button.
Bam Bam moves away from the strike by Kansleri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bam Bam clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bam Bam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kansleri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bam Bam scoring well with a low kick there.
Bam Bam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kansleri scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bam Bam manages to mount him!
Kansleri is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bam Bam punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bam Bam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bam Bam controlling from the full mount.
Bam Bam won't let Kansleri get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bam Bam looking to finish Kansleri with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kansleri!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick by Kansleri misses
and Bam Bam counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kansleri is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kansleri throws a jab when Bam Bam was well out of range.
Kansleri takes one on the button.
Bam Bam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bam Bam clinches with his opponent.
Bam Bam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bam Bam.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansleri. Kansleri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bam Bam with a nice cross.
Kansleri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bam Bam has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Kansleri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bam Bam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam jabs at Kansleri's body.
Bam Bam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bam Bam scores with a nice right hand.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Bam Bam moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick which misses Kansleri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansleri tries to avoid it.
Bam Bam lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansleri's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bam Bam or perhaps it was just good defense by Kansleri, which made it look bad.
Kansleri tries to clinch but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Bam Bam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bam Bam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick which misses Kansleri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansleri tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Bam Bam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bam Bam cracks Kansleri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Bam Bam rushes Kansleri and presses him up against the cage.
Bam Bam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kansleris head.
Kansleri tries to pull guard but Bam Bam holds him up against the cage and eventually Kansleri drops back down to his feet.
Bam Bam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bam Bam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bam Bam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bam Bam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses
and Bam Bam counters with a nice body kick.
Bam Bam misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Bam Bam's head but Bam Bam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bam Bam sizes up Kansleri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri walks into a left hand.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Bam Bam scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bam Bam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
Bam Bam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bam Bam controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bam Bam trying to control the action but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
Bam Bam stops Kansleri from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bam Bam had his way with Rauta Kansleri in that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bam Bam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bam Bam throws an overhand right that lands on Kansleri's shoulder, as Kansleri tries to avoid the shot.
Kansleri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Bam Bam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bam Bam feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam tries to keep at a distance but Kansleri has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bam Bam.
Kansleri has had enough of the clinch but Bam Bam keeps him there for the moment.
Joey Bam Bam has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kansleri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri is looking to clinch.
Kansleri doesn't manage to clinch there - Bam Bam circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kansleri blocks a head kick by Bam Bam.
A good leg kick by Bam Bam.
Kansleri with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bam Bam thumps Kansleri with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansleri clinches up against the cage.
Kansleri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kansleri tries to circle away but Bam Bam has him pinned against the cage.
Kansleri is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bam Bam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bam Bam breaks the clinch.
Bam Bam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bam Bam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bam Bam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bam Bam cracks Kansleri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bam Bam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kansleris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Bam Bam tests Kansleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick
and Bam Bam counters with an outside leg kick.
Bam Bam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Bam Bam is out of range.
Bam Bam catches Kansleri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Bam Bam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bam Bam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Bam Bam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kansleri sprawls well initially but Bam Bam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kansleri scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bam Bam manages to mount him!
Bam Bam controlling from the full mount.
Bam Bam looking to control but Kansleri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bam Bam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kansleri?
Bam Bam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bam Bam putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bam Bam landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam dominating with strikes here.
Kansleri is squirming around, avoiding Bam Bam's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Kansleri really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kansleri is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bam Bam looking to control but Kansleri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bam Bam content just to control the position here.
Rauta Kansleri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kansleri is trying to stand.
Kansleri is trying to stand but he's just given Bam Bam his back.
Bam Bam is looking for the choke from the back position but Kansleri is controlling his hands well.
Kansleri is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam tries to get the hooks in deep but Kansleri pushed the leg off.
Kansleri is trying to get back to his feet but Bam Bam has full control of the position and if anything, Kansleri has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bam Bam has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kansleri's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansleri is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bam Bam is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kansleri. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Kansleri is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bam Bam off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kansleri wants to get back to his feet.
Bam Bam lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kansleri's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Bam Bam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bam Bam has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Bam Bam!
Joey Bam Bam retains his light heavyweight title!
Joey Bam Bam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Reed (ranked 531 p4p, 751 weight class) and Kappa Knox (ranked 75 p4p, 116 weight class). Knox has chosen 'Til I Collapse | Eminem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Reed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kappa Knox!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed throws a head kick that Knox semi-blocks.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Knox scores with a head kick.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Reed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knox goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Ben Reed has been cut.
Reed avoids the head kick by Knox.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knox blocks a jab.
Reed defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Knox shapes to counter with a head kick.
A left lands for Reed.
Reed swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox shapes to counter with a head kick.
Reed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox slips a straight right by Reed.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox throws a big counter head kick but Reed avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Reed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed avoids the head kick by Knox.
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knox.
Knox is rocked!
Reed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Reed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Knox throws a fast counter high kick but Reed manages to duck under it in time.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Reed defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox thuds a left hand into Reed's body.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox walks into a jab.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Reed's cut.
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.
Reed misses the jab.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Knox throws a lazy head kick
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Reed is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed connects with a jab.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Reed is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Knox misses.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Knox raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reed connects with a high kick.
Reed avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Reed there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed cracks Knox with a good jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Knox might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reed has got the better of the exchanges.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Reed! Knox is out on his feet! Reed rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Knox is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Knox is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Reed!
Ben Reed retains his middleweight title!
Kappa Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 917 p4p, 779 weight class) and Tomomisan Tsuruta (ranked 133 p4p, 119 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomisan Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Cosby misses.
Cosby throws a front kick aimed at Tsuruta's knee but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Cosby avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cosby pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cosby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cosby looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosby, not yet.
Cosby is pulling down on Tsuruta's head. It's preventing any offense from Tsuruta, at least for the moment.
Cosby 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is stalling in the full guard.
Tsuruta is fighting to break Cosby's control of his arms but Cosby is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cosby has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cosby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta scoring with some ground and pound.
Cosby pulls Tsuruta in to control the position.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta sitting in guard here, content to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsuruta won't allow Cosby to sweep him here.
Tsuruta postures up in Cosby's guard and throws a big left but Cosby blocks it.
Tsuruta looking to pass the guard.
Tsuruta is fighting to break Cosby's control of his arms but Cosby is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Cosby keeps moving.
Cosby pulls Tsuruta in close to his closed guard and prevents Tsuruta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tsuruta won't allow Cosby to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cosby's head.
Cosby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cosby keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta won't allow Cosby to sweep him here.
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby seems keen to control Tsuruta's posture.
Cosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scoring with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cosby has Tsuruta pulled in close to control his posture.
Cosby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tsuruta tries to get to full guard but Cosby has control of the leg.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cosby wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta trying to control but Cosby postures up.
Cosby has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cosby wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta is working to get back to half guard.
Cosby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tsuruta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cosby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosby's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cosby wants to control the pace but Tsuruta is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsuruta. That snapped Cosby's head back.
A big right from Cosby misses.
A shot to the body from Cosby misses
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Cosby throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
An attempted straight right counter from Cosby misses the target.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Nice cross by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Cosby.
Tsuruta cracks Cosby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bill Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Cosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosby.
Tsuruta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cosby looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosby. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Cosby as Tsuruta shoots in.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Cosby.
Tsuruta wants to counter with a clinch but Cosby pushes him away.
Cosby lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Cosby.
Cosby cracks Tsuruta with an open hand slap.
Cosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Cosby digs a good body shot into Tsuruta's ribs.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cosby rather than just go for the knockout.
Cosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cosby swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Cosby is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cosby looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cosby as he connects with a hook.
Tsuruta jabs Cosby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta shoots for a takedown but Cosby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bill Cosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Cosby moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby lands a body shot.
Cosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Cosby lands a right hook to the body.
Cosby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tsuruta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Cosby knows he should have avoided that one.
Cosby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Tsuruta.
Cosby misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cosby.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Cosby scores with a nice head shot.
Cosby misses with a hook to the body
and Tsuruta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cosby throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsuruta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cosby clinches up with Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cosby fails to land.
Tsuruta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cosby.
Cosby working aggressively here.
Tsuruta tries to circle away but Cosby has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cosby.
Cosby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cosby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cosby fails to land.
Cosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cosby lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta is rocked!
Cosby has Tsuruta pressed against the cage. He pushes Tsuruta back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Cosby throws a beautiful elbow that sends Tsuruta crashing to the floor! Cosby piles on the pressure with more strikes! Tsuruta is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Cosby!
Bill Cosby decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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