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HFC 94 - Gardner vs Chunks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Allyson Baars (ranked 6264 p4p, 24483 weight class) and Rose MacAdoo (ranked 272 p4p, 277 weight class). Baars comes into the arena with . blaring out of the sound system. MacAdoo has chosen Austere by The Joy Formiddable as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allyson Baars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rose MacAdoo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Baars lands.
Baars looks to land a left hand but MacAdoo moved out of range nicely.
MacAdoo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baars drops MacAdoo with a beautiful combination! MacAdoo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baars is looking for the KO!
 MacAdoo is rocked!
Baars walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
MacAdoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Baars finish him?
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!
Baars misses with a body shot.
MacAdoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacAdoo seems to have recovered his senses.
Baars throws a body punch but MacAdoo moves out of range.
MacAdoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Baars misses.
Baars throws a right hand that MacAdoo ducks under and follows up with a left that MacAdoo also avoids with ease.
MacAdoo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baars takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
MacAdoo slips a straight right by Baars.
As Baars backs off MacAdoo throws a huge counter combo but Baars manages to avoid it all.
Baars takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baars misses with a double jab.
Baars throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacAdoo lands a right hook to the body.
Baars misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAdoo.
MacAdoo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Baars as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Baars misses.
Baars throws a shot from downtown. MacAdoo moves away and avoids it.
Baars ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacAdoo tries to clinch there but Baars circles away.
Baars throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baars swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacAdoo lands a nice hook to Baars's body. Baars takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacAdoo avoids the body shot from Baars.
MacAdoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Baars swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baars throws a body punch but MacAdoo moves out of range.
Baars throws a jab when MacAdoo was well out of range.
MacAdoo connects with a solid leg kick.
MacAdoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baars. That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Baars. Those never looked like landing.
MacAdoo rushes Baars and presses him up against the cage.
MacAdoo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baars doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacAdoo lands a good knee to the midsection. Baars won't want to take too many of those.
MacAdoo lands an elbow inside that Baars shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacAdoo lands an elbow just above Baars 's eye.
Baars looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short left from Baars.
MacAdoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacAdoo lands a damaging elbow.
Baars blocks an elbow strike.
Baars lands with a light punch inside.
MacAdoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacAdoo misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baars doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacAdoo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baars tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacAdoo smiles and moves away.
Baars loads up on a big right hand but MacAdoo slips the punch.
MacAdoo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
MacAdoo with a nice calf kick.
Baars throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAdoo cracks a nice hook into Baars's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Baars.
A jab from Baars does it's job there.
MacAdoo blocks a jab.
Baars walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacAdoo.
Baars just misses with a punch to the body.
Baars lands a slapping body shot.
Baars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAdoo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baars. Baars circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacAdoo staying out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacAdoo.
MacAdoo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baars at a distance.
Baars takes a swing at MacAdoo's ribcage but misses.
MacAdoo lands a nice hook to Baars's body. Baars takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacAdoo punishes Baars's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAdoo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baars doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Baars throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacAdoo connects with a crisp jab.
MacAdoo lands a jab to Baars's midsection.
MacAdoo wants to clinch up but Baars keeps it at a distance.
MacAdoo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacAdoo pushes Baars up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacAdoo throws an elbow but misses.
Baars lands with a light punch inside.
Baars blocks an elbow strike from MacAdoo.
MacAdoo lands a knee to the body.
Baars lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baars on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baars pushes MacAdoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baars working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacAdoo is trying to break the clinch but Baars has him pressed against the cage.
MacAdoo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baars blocks it with crossed arms.
Baars working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baars wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baars presses MacAdoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baars is really struggling to find his range with his punches. MacAdoo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baars takes a knee right on the jaw!
MacAdoo tries to land a knee to the head but Baars blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacAdoo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baars.
MacAdoo working Baars over with knees to the body.
Baars digs a right hand underneath MacAdoo's ribcage. MacAdoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacAdoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baars is defending well for now.
MacAdoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baars.
Baars lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacAdoo.
MacAdoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A knee to the head by MacAdoo.
MacAdoo looks winded!
Nice body punch from Baars - that landed with a thud.
Baars throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacAdoos head.
A right hook to the body lands for Baars.
MacAdoo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baars lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baars lands a nice uppercut.
Baars lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacAdoo.
Baars is trying to force a seperation but MacAdoo has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rose MacAdoo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Baars connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacAdoo. MacAdoo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacAdoo scores with a decent looking hook.
MacAdoo scores with a punch to the head.
MacAdoo is looking to slow Baars down with leg kicks.
MacAdoo scoring well with a low kick there.
MacAdoo with a nice calf kick.
Baars misses with a double jab.
Baars throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacAdoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAdoo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacAdoo tries to clinch up but Baars circles away and keeps his distance.
MacAdoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baars works MacAdoo's body with a nice hook.
MacAdoo dodges the punch combination from Baars.
MacAdoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baars swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Baars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAdoo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
MacAdoo wants to clinch.
MacAdoo slips under a jab from Baars.
MacAdoo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAdoo lands a slapping body shot.
MacAdoo gets a clinch.
Baars lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacAdoo or not.
Baars takes an elbow to the temple.
MacAdoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacAdoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baars is defending well for now.
MacAdoo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baars in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MacAdoo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacAdoo.
Baars lands with a light punch inside.
Baars digs a right hand underneath MacAdoo's ribcage. MacAdoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice elbow from MacAdoo.
Baars trying to control the position but instead, MacAdoo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baars into the cage.
MacAdoo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short uppercut from Baars.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baars managing to block the knees to the body from MacAdoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baars has MacAdoo pressed against the cage.
Baars on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baars pushes MacAdoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacAdoo lands an elbow inside that Baars shrugs off.
Baars lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baars blocks an elbow strike.
MacAdoo keeps control of Baars as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacAdoo.
Baars lands a nice shot to the body.
Baars is leaning against MacAdoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Baars.
Baars lands a right hand.
MacAdoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacAdoo trying to land knees to the body.
MacAdoo is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Baars as the two fighters clinch.
MacAdoo misses with an elbow strike.
MacAdoo lands a nice elbow.
MacAdoo lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Baars on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baars lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baars lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacAdoo backwards.
Baars tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacAdoo's elbow.
MacAdoo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baars lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Baars.
Baars on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baars digs a right hand into MacAdoo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacAdoo's gas tank.
Good body shot from Baars.
Baars breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baars throws an overhand right that lands on MacAdoo's shoulder, as MacAdoo tries to avoid the shot.
MacAdoo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Baars just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAdoo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baars throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baars throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baars misses with an uppercut.
Baars dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAdoo stuns Baars with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baars is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacAdoo.
MacAdoo misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baars wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baars scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacAdoo instigates a clinch.
MacAdoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Baars presses MacAdoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rose MacAdoo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baars lands a nice uppercut.
Baars lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baars tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Baars scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacAdoo lands an elbow inside.
MacAdoo missing with knees to the body.
MacAdoo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baars has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacAdoo misses with an elbow over the top.
MacAdoo breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAdoo jabs at Baars's body.
Baars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacAdoo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baars rather than just go for the knockout.
MacAdoo clinches up against the cage.
Baars wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacAdoo has him pressed against the cage.
Baars lands a right hand.
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 Allyson Baars will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
MacAdoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baars.
MacAdoo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacAdoo.
MacAdoo throws out a powerful jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacAdoo - that will leave a mark!
MacAdoo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baars takes a step back to recover.
Baars is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Baars misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacAdoo! But no joy.
MacAdoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baars thuds a left hand into MacAdoo's body.
MacAdoo lands a jab to the head.
MacAdoo moves forwards but Baars connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baars throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacAdoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baars circles away quickly and effectively.
MacAdoo avoids the body shot from Baars.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by MacAdoo.
MacAdoo connects with a crisp jab.
MacAdoo lands the left hand.
MacAdoo takes the fight into the clinch.
Baars stalling the fight.
MacAdoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Baars.
MacAdoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAdoo lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacAdoo.
Baars lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baars's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baars throws a looping overhand right but MacAdoo ducks down to avoid it.
MacAdoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baars misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacAdoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baars.
Baars moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAdoo ducks under a wild hook from Baars.
MacAdoo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacAdoo lands a slapping body shot.
MacAdoo scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baars connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baars misses with a two punch combination.
Baars takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacAdoo. Baars shrugs it off though.
MacAdoo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacAdoo wants to clinch up but Baars keeps it at a distance.
Baars throws a hook but MacAdoo avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baars throws a hook to the side of MacAdoo's head but MacAdoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacAdoo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from MacAdoo does it's job there.
Baars misses with a hook.
MacAdoo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baars takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Baars walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baars stuns MacAdoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baars takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Baars misses.
MacAdoo slips under a jab from Baars.
Allyson Baars is winning the standup battle so far.
MacAdoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baars.
Baars throws a looping overhand right but MacAdoo ducks down to avoid it.
MacAdoo connects with a body shot that sends Baars's belly button to the back.
MacAdoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baars works MacAdoo's body with a nice hook.
Baars looks to land a right hand but MacAdoo moved out of range.
Baars throws a body shot but no joy.
Baars with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baars takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baars takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacAdoo is looking to clinch but Baars is avoiding it.
MacAdoo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacAdoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baars misses the shot to the body.
Baars gets tackled into the cage by MacAdoo. MacAdoo maintains the clinch.
MacAdoo lands an elbow inside.
MacAdoo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baars lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baars lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacAdoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baars's brow.
Baars misses with a punch to the body.
Baars is working MacAdoo over against the cage.
MacAdoo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baars's efforts to push away.
MacAdoo tries a knee to the head but Baars blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAdoo prevents Baars from breaking the clinch.
MacAdoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAdoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MacAdoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baars.
MacAdoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baars lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baars lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baars pushes MacAdoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baars has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baars.
Nice elbow from MacAdoo.
Baars manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacAdoo, as that shot connected.
Baars misses with an uppercut.
MacAdoo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacAdoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Baars.
Baars will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacAdoo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAdoo jabs Baars to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacAdoo connects with a jab.
Baars is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baars throws a jab but it's blocked by MacAdoo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rose MacAdoo.
I think MacAdoo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandra Kaminski (ranked 4874 p4p, 2959 weight class) and Madi Mattressback (ranked 247 p4p, 171 weight class). Kaminski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dream On- Aerosmith. Mattressback has chosen Bad Girl as his entrance music. Aleksandra Kaminski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksandra Kaminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Madi Mattressback!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattressback is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaminski's half guard.
Mattressback is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaminski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaminski tries to get to full guard but Mattressback has control of the leg.
Kaminski's coaches at Defiant MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kaminski actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaminski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaminski is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattressback looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kaminski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaminski gets back to full guard.
Mattressback sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two 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.
Mattressback passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaminski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaminski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mattressback seems to be working for a kimura but Kaminski defends the submission attempt.
Mattressback sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kaminski is looking for a sweep. Mattressback is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattressback is just content to waste time from the top position. Kaminski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kaminski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaminski is trying to control the position but Mattressback postures up.
Kaminski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaminski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mattressback on the ground.
Kaminski looking for a guillotine here but Mattressback defends easily.
Mattressback trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaminski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mattressback slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mattressback pushes down on Kaminski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mattressback works his way into side control.
Kaminski gets back to half guard.
Mattressback is trying to control. Kaminski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaminski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mattressback is working away from the top position though.
Mattressback is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaminski has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madi Mattressback dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Kaminski misses the target.
Mattressback fails to land the takedown.
Kaminski forces Mattressback back against the cage and clinches.
Kaminski throws a punch but it's blocked by Mattressback.
Kaminski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mattressback blocking some punches.
Kaminski has a couple of punches blocked by Mattressback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattressback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaminski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaminski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaminski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaminski lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaminski tries a body shot but Mattressback blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mattressback.
Kaminski throws a head punch that misses.
Kaminski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mattressback is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kaminski misses with a punch to the body.
Kaminski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattressback controls his hands.
Kaminski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mattressback.
Mattressback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mattressback.
Kaminski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattressback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mattressback blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattressback being controlled against the cage.
Mattressback wants a takedown but no success here.
Aleksandra Kaminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madi Mattressback.
Kaminski tries to work over Mattressback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mattressback tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaminski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattressback controls his hands.
Kaminski tries a body shot but Mattressback blocks it.
Kaminski misses with some punches.
Kaminski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaminski tries to throw a body punch but Mattressback avoids it by throwing Kaminski back against the cage.
Mattressback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mattressback blocking some punches.
Kaminski tries to throw a body punch but Mattressback avoids it by throwing Kaminski back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattressback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaminski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaminski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattressback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mattressback has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kaminski after a bit of a struggle.
Kaminski misses with some punches.
Kaminski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattressback controls his hands.
Mattressback is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaminski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kaminski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaminski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mattressback blocks a body shot from Kaminski.
Mattressback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaminski misses with a punch to the body.
Kaminski misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski is struggling to control the position.
Kaminski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mattressback's elbow.
Kaminski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattressback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mattressback has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaminski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kaminski throws a head punch that misses.
Kaminski lands a left hand.
Kaminski tries to work over Mattressback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaminski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mattressback has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaminski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mattressback can turn it around.
Mattressback is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaminski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mattressback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaminski throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandra Kaminski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaminski pushes Mattressback up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaminski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaminski throws a head punch that misses.
Kaminski tries to work over Mattressback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaminski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattressback controls his hands.
Mattressback is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aleksandra Kaminski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaminski throws a head punch that misses.
Kaminski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mattressback's elbow.
Kaminski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattressback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaminski tries to throw a body punch but Mattressback avoids it by throwing Kaminski back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaminski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaminski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski has a couple of punches blocked by Mattressback.
Kaminski misses with the head strike.
Kaminski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kaminski swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattressback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaminski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaminski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mattressback is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kaminski can't fight it off and eventually Mattressback manages to take the fight to the floor. Kaminski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mattressback sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaminski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mattressback defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski keeping moving, preventing Mattressback from controlling successfully.
Mattressback drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mattressback as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kaminski screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mattressback! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Madi Mattressback!
After the fight, Madi Mattressback 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 2806 p4p, 3283 weight class) and Dai Young (ranked 350 p4p, 412 weight class). Young is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Motorhead. Alex Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dai Young's chin.
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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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dai Young!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Young avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Young wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Young keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva 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.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Young looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Silva works over Young with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Young is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Young is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Young walks straight into a right hand from Silva - that's dropped him! Silva jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Young from any more punishment! Young complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Silva!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alex Silva thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob Brown (ranked 2271 p4p, 2235 weight class) and Boris Balkan (ranked 288 p4p, 279 weight class). Billy Bob Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Bob Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkan slips a jab from Brown.
Brown moves out of range as Balkan strikes.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Balkan circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Balkan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balkan with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Balkan moves away and avoids it.
And Balkan tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Billy Bob Brown has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and Balkan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billy Bob Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Brown has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Brown prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.
Balkan controls the position.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan working to try and regain half guard.
Brown wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely.
Balkan wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
Balkan reaches up and holds on to Brown to control the position.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Bob Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 It looks like Boris Balkan has been cut.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balkan doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balkan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Balkan's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for Brown.
Brown connects with a leg kick.
Balkan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balkan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Balkan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Balkan counters with a straight right hand.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balkan can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Billy Bob Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Brown's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brown trying to stall but Balkan improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brown.
Balkan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Balkan.
Brown feints and then cracks Balkan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balkan down.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Balkan avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
Balkan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Balkan has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balkan.
Balkan breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Brown.
That has opened up Boris Balkan's cut even more.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Balkan moved away.
Billy Bob Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Balkan saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balkan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Balkan as he checks the leg kick.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Balkan unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brown cracks Balkan with a good jab.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries to clinch up but Balkan circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob Brown dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brown drives through and clinches with Balkan against the cage.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Balkan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Balkan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balkan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Balkan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balkan swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Balkan counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Balkan's defenses.
Brown tests Balkan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balkan throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Balkan moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balkan doesn't seem phased though.
The cut above Boris Balkan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Balkan counters with a straight right hand.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Boris Balkan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Balkan throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Balkan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brown connects with a leg kick.
Brown sizes up Balkan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Balkan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown jabs Balkan right on the nose. Balkan blinks but takes it well.
Boris Balkan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Balkan's knee but Balkan avoids it well.
Balkan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Balkan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Balkan tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Balkan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Balkan is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boris Balkan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Bob Brown!
After winning the bout, Billy Bob Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crixus The Gaul (ranked 1516 p4p, 1524 weight class) and Nick Rodriguez (ranked 209 p4p, 210 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crixus The Gaul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gaul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Gaul tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Gaul to the ground. The Gaul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Gaul eats them both and turns towards Rodriguez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rodriguez jabs at The Gaul's body.
The Gaul misses with a few strikes there.
And Rodriguez tries to counter it with a takedown but The Gaul pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The Gaul tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
We've been informed that Rodriguez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Gaul.
The Gaul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but The Gaul moves out of range.
The Gaul misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
The Gaul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Gaul moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Gaul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Gaul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Gaul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crixus The Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Gaul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Gaul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Gaul moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
The Gaul lands a head kick. Rodriguez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rodriguez cracks The Gaul with a good jab.
The Gaul drives through and clinches with Rodriguez against the cage.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Gaul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Gaul is looking to clinch.
The Gaul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Gaul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from The Gaul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez scores with a takedown into The Gaul's guard.
The Gaul wriggles free and stands up.
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodriguez scores with a four punch combination!
The Gaul doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
The Gaul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Rodriguez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Gaul swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
Crixus The Gaul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by The Gaul.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but The Gaul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez catches The Gaul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from The Gaul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodriguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Gaul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crixus The Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Gaul sizes up Rodriguez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Gaul looks for the body kick but Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Gaul tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rodriguez counters with a single leg into guard. The Gaul didn't expect that.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but The Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Gaul keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gaul wants to stand and escape but Rodriguez is having none of it.
The Gaul has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rodriguez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Gaul breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Gaul takes one on the button.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs The Gaul's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Gaul pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
The Gaul went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Gaul moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
The Gaul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Gaul defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez stuns The Gaul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Gaul.
The Gaul cracks Rodriguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodriguez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Gaul is looking to counter the offense by Rodriguez and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from The Gaul.
And Rodriguez tries to counter it with a takedown but The Gaul pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodriguez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Gaul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Gaul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Gaul.
The Gaul clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that The Gaul has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Gaul misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Gaul gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez's takedown attempt.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Gaul pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crixus The Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gaul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodriguez.
The Gaul is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.
The Gaul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crixus The Gaul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Gaul throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from The Gaul.
The Gaul throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
Rodriguez scores with a nice strike.
The Gaul clinches.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Gaul is defending well.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Gaul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Gaul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Gaul can't fight it off and eventually Rodriguez manages to take the fight to the floor. The Gaul looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but The Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodriguez stops The Gaul from standing up.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Gaul wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodriguez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but The Gaul keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Gaul throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
The Gaul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Gaul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Gaul cracks Rodriguez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Gaul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Gaul is defending well.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
The Gaul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Gaul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gaul throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Gaul on the side of the head.
The Gaul takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
The Gaul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a single leg into guard. The Gaul didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez won't allow The Gaul to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but The Gaul is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Nick Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez trying to move into half guard but instead The Gaul has managed to sweep!
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 Crixus The Gaul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rodriguez lands a lovely overhand right.
The Gaul throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Gaul tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from The Gaul.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Gaul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Gaul wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Gaul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Gaul stops a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
The Gaul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Gaul pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crixus The Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
The Gaul lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gaul throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
The Gaul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
The Gaul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Gaul tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez thuds a left hand into The Gaul's body.
A telegraphed right hand from The Gaul misses the target.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by The Gaul.
The Gaul has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Gaul breaks from the clinch.
The Gaul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from The Gaul misses.
The Gaul closes the distance looking to clinch
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but The Gaul is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but The Gaul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but The Gaul is working away.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but The Gaul is defending well.
The Gaul keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez is pressing down on The Gaul's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Gaul is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gaul is trying to stand up here but Rodriguez is controlling him well.
Rodriguez is pressing down on The Gaul's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Gaul is holding on for now.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The Gaul is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez trying to mount his opponent but The Gaul defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but The Gaul is working away.
Rodriguez trying to control from The Gaul's half guard. The Gaul has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodriguez passes The Gaul's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Crixus The Gaul.
I think The Gaul has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Carvaleho (ranked 2396 p4p, 1733 weight class) and Kaino Ukkonen (ranked 299 p4p, 232 weight class). Jose Carvaleho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Carvaleho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaino Ukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukkonen lands a nice hook to Carvaleho's body. Carvaleho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ukkonen avoids the body shot from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho lands a really nice looking cross but Ukkonen seems unphased.
Ukkonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carvaleho.
A shot to the body from Carvaleho misses
and Ukkonen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carvaleho'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.
Carvaleho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ukkonen defends well.
Carvaleho throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ukkonen won't allow Carvaleho to get back to his feet.
Ukkonen passes Carvaleho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ukkonen prevents Carvaleho from improving his position.
Carvaleho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carvaleho tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ukkonen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ukkonen fails to move to back control.
Carvaleho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho tries to get to full guard but Ukkonen has control of the leg.
Ukkonen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ukkonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvaleho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ukkonen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ukkonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ukkonen tries to pass to full mount but Carvaleho defends it.
Carvaleho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ukkonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carvaleho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ukkonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carvaleho looking for a guillotine here but Ukkonen defends easily.
Carvaleho 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.
Ukkonen wants to control from the top but Carvaleho keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho looking for a sweep. Not yet Carvaleho, not yet.
Carvaleho is trying to control the position but Ukkonen postures up.
Carvaleho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ukkonen works over Carvaleho with some ground and pound from guard.
Ukkonen preventing the sweep.
Ukkonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Carvaleho is retaining full guard.
Ukkonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carvaleho's head.
Ukkonen forces his way into half guard.
Carvaleho tries to get to full guard but Ukkonen has control of the leg.
Carvaleho is staying active underneath Ukkonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carvaleho is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kung Pao , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ukkonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carvaleho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ukkonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ukkonen wants to pass the guard but Carvaleho is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho tries to get to full guard but Ukkonen has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carvaleho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ukkonen drops back looking for a leg! Carvaleho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carvaleho manages to kick Ukkonen off! Ukkonen jumps back into Carvaleho's guard.
Carvaleho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carvaleho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carvaleho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ukkonen's guard.
Carvaleho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ukkonen 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.
Ukkonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carvaleho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho tries to free his leg and advance position but Ukkonen is retaining full guard.
Ukkonen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Carvaleho is defending well. Ukkonen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Carvaleho has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ukkonen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaino Ukkonen!
Kaino Ukkonen 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Beach Boy (ranked 1412 p4p, 1226 weight class) and Darken Rahl (ranked 85 p4p, 69 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Beach Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darken Rahl!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach Boy slips under a jab.
Beach Boy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rahl misses with a few strikes there.
Rahl tries to land a leg kick but Beach Boy saw it coming and moves away.
Rahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beach Boy.
Beach Boy tries to counter with a takedown but Rahl is quick to defend against it.
Beach Boy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rahl's guard.
Beach Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahl is pulling down on Beach Boy's head to control his posture.
Rahl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beach Boy postures up in Rahl's guard and throws a big left but Rahl blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl is trying to control the position but Beach Boy postures up.
Rahl has momentary wrist control but Beach Boy slips an elbow through the middle.
Beach Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Rahl.
Beach Boy is in close to Rahl's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahl working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beach Boy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beach Boy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beach Boy 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.
Rahl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beach Boy is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
We've been hearing that Beach Boy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Beach Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rahl 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.
Beach Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Beach Boy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beach Boy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahl works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beach Boy throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy has his foot on Rahl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahl works his way back into a safe position though.
Rahl stays in close to Beach Boy's body and controls the position.
Beach Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahl is one step ahead there.
Rahl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rahl controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rahl postures up and lands a big shot to Beach Boy's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy working a defensive guard here.
Rahl is looking to work some ground and pound but Beach Boy has wrist control.
Rahl is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahl connects with a couple of short punches.
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahl controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rahl is working Beach Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rahl landing some decent shots from guard.
Rahl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beach Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beach Boy is on top in guard.
Beach Boy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beach Boy passes Rahl's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rahl is refusing to be controlled, as Beach Boy sits in half guard.
Rahl wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl looking for submissions off his back.
Beach Boy wants to work for an arm triangle but Rahl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Beach Boy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beach Boy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rahl!
Rahl is trying to control Beach Boy's posture but Beach Boy avoids it.
Beach Boy is working Rahl over with some ground and pound from side control.
Beach Boy throwing strikes but Rahl manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Beach Boy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Beach Boy is looking to reverse the position.
Beach Boy is working hard here to advance position.
Beach Boy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rahl is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach Boy wants to get back to full guard but Rahl has mounted him!
Beach Boy is squirming around, avoiding Rahl's attempts to control the action.
Beach Boy tries to reverse the position but Rahl maintains control.
Rahl wants to control the pace but Beach Boy is squirming around nicely.
Rahl lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rahl connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Beach Boy tries to reverse the position but Rahl maintains control.
Darken Rahl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahl cracks Beach Boy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Beach Boy wants to get back to full guard.
Beach Boy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beach Boy.
Beach Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beach Boy keeping moving, preventing Rahl from controlling successfully.
Beach Boy 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.
Rahl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahl with a nice head shot there.
Rahl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beach Boy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rahl keeping full guard, as Beach Boy tries to pass.
Beach Boy is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahl has wrist control.
Rahl trying to control the position.
Beach Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rahl is looking for a triangle but Beach Boy pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rahl is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rahl is trying to keep Beach Boy in close.
Rahl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beach Boy looking to pass the guard.
Rahl working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beach Boy manages to get himself to full guard.
Rahl throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darken Rahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Beach Boy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rahl gets tackled into the cage by Beach Boy. Beach Boy maintains the clinch.
Rahl is fighting off a takedown attempt but Beach Boy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rahl to the mat. Rahl regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rahl wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beach Boy lands a couple of digs.
Beach Boy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rahl's guard.
Beach Boy trying to control from half guard but Rahl is working away.
Beach Boy is nestled in close to Rahl, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach Boy working Rahl over with strikes.
Beach Boy winds up and cracks Rahl with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rahl is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach Boy misses with a head shot. Rahl uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beach Boy defends it easily.
Beach Boy lands a couple of digs.
Beach Boy throws a strike but Rahl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beach Boy is looking for a triangle but Rahl pushes his legs off easily.
Beach Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Rahl is proving a slippery customer.
Beach Boy is trying to hold Rahl in close to prevent damage but Rahl has managed to pass into half guard.
Beach Boy is looking for a sweep. Rahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rahl moves nicely into side control.
Rahl lands a few punches from side control.
Rahl wants to control but Beach Boy is keeping him busy.
Beach Boy gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy is looking for a sweep. Rahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rahl lands with a punch from half guard.
Beach Boy is not content to let Rahl control the position.
Beach Boy wants to improve his position but Rahl is controlling well.
Rahl performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beach Boy tries to get to full guard but Rahl has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rahl trying to mount his opponent but Beach Boy defends it.
Beach Boy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rahl scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beach Boy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rahl throws a big elbow that misses.
Beach Boy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Beach Boy keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anderson Beach Boy.
I think Beach Boy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Beach Boy!
Anderson Beach Boy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georges Moxley (ranked 1010 p4p, 787 weight class) and Jyrki Sukulaku (ranked 132 p4p, 107 weight class). Moxley's entrance music is Andre Nickatina - Color of the Benz. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges Moxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jyrki Sukulaku!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sukulaku is on top in guard.
Sukulaku lying in Moxley's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Moxley decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sukulaku taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georges Moxley!
Georges Moxley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Krylov (ranked 345 p4p, 526 weight class) and Blake Phoenix (ranked 55 p4p, 80 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Krylov misses.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krylov throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Krylov misses with an uppercut
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krylov works the jab nicely.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krylov throws out the jab.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phoenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krylov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krylov tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Krylov ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krylov. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krylov rather than just go for the knockout.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov connects with the punch.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krylov.
Krylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krylov slips a jab from Phoenix.
Krylov throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phoenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krylov. That's going to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krylov tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Krylov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Krylov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phoenixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krylov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phoenix swinging wildly here.
Krylov misses with a leg kick.
Phoenix throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Krylov lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Krylov misses with a wild combination.
Krylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Krylov counters with a body kick.
Krylov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov lands with a cross.
Phoenix takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Krylov lands a front kick.
Phoenix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Krylov lands with an uppercut that bounces Phoenix off the cage and back into range.
Krylov throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Krylov counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Krylov tries to land a front kick but Phoenix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Phoenix.
Phoenix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix cracks Krylov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krylov throws a front kick aimed at Phoenix's knee but Phoenix avoids it well.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and Krylov counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix slips a jab from Krylov.
Krylov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from Phoenix.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix.
Krylov thows a body kick. Phoenix tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Krylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov lands with a nice combination. Phoenix backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krylov with a nice calf kick.
Krylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Krylov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Good standup being displayed there by Krylov as he connects with a hook.
Krylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Krylov misses with a jab to the body
and Phoenix counters with a three punch combo that has Krylov backing up. Krylov nods at Phoenix to acknowledge the strikes.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Krylov throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Krylov lands a nice shot that snaps Phoenix's head back.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Krylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Phoenix circles away.
A lazy left from Phoenix finds it's target.
Krylov throws a push kick but Phoenix slaps the foot to one side.
Krylov connects with a right hand. Phoenix shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krylov's head backwards.
Left hook, right uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Krylov.
Krylov connects with a high kick.
That kick from Krylov tenderised Phoenix's leg. Phoenix is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phoenix checks the leg kick.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boris Krylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Krylov throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Krylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krylov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Phoenix really felt that one!
Krylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Blake Phoenix's cut even more.
Krylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phoenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Krylov's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krylov.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Krylov throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Krylov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phoenix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krylov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phoenixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phoenix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick lands for Krylov.
Phoenix moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
It appears Krylov was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krylov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Krylov throws a chopping leg kick but Phoenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phoenix throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Krylov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phoenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Krylov both land. Nice combination.
The cut above Blake Phoenix's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Krylov moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix walks into a left hand.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. Krylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krylov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krylov scores with a kick to the body.
Phoenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krylov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Phoenix moves forwards but Krylov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blake Phoenix's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Phoenix throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boris Krylov's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Krylov.
Krylov throws a lazy head kick
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
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 Boris Krylov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped Krylov's head back.
Krylov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krylov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krylov clinches.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but Krylov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Krylov misses with the head strike.
Krylov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krylov looks to land a body kick but Phoenix moved away.
Krylov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krylov closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Krylov.
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Krylov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but Krylov holds him up against the cage and eventually Phoenix drops back down to his feet.
Krylov misses with the head strike.
Krylov breaks the clinch.
Phoenix tries to move into range but Krylov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krylov misses with a low kick.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Krylov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Krylov slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Krylov moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krylov throws the kick towards the body but Phoenix avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix walks into a left hand.
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!
Krylov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krylov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krylov throws a head kick that half lands.
Krylov cracks Phoenix with an open hand slap.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krylov.
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Krylov slams his shin into Phoenix's torso.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Krylov scoring well with a low kick there.
Krylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krylov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phoenix under the eye.
Krylov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phoenix will feel that in the morning.
Phoenix has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Krylov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov misses with a head kick.
Krylov misses with a kick to the body.
Phoenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Phoenix.
Krylov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krylov throws a big shot that misses.
Krylov misses with a kick to the body.
Krylov lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Krylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
Phoenix misses with a hook. Krylov ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Krylov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Krylov is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Krylov.
Krylov connects with an inside leg kick.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krylov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Krylov. That snapped Phoenix's head back.
A head kick misses from Krylov.
Krylov scores with the left hand. Phoenix knows he should have avoided that one.
Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Krylov is looking to land body kicks.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krylov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Krylov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krylov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Krylov!
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Krylov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Blake Phoenix was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF? You've got to be kidding me!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Gardner (ranked 758 p4p, 818 weight class) and Bobby Chunks (ranked 103 p4p, 110 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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Chunks!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chunks.
Gardner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Gardner's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chunks staying out of range there.
Gardner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gardner throws a lazy right hand but Chunks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chunks looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardner is just out of range.
Gardner slips a straight right by Chunks.
A quick step to the side and Gardner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chunks has Gardner up against the cage in a clinch.
Gardner takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chunks.
Chunks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gardner gets underhooks to prevent Chunks's takedown attempt.
Gardner blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Chunks on the inside.
Gardner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gardner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chunks scores with a hook to the body.
Chunks misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Chunks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chunks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gardner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gardner misses with a body punch.
Chunks has Gardner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gardner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chunks throws a head punch that misses.
Chunks blocks an uppercut.
Chunks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chunks prevents a body shot from Gardner.
Gardner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gardner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chunks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gardner's elbow.
Chunks swings wildly with an uppercut but Gardner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Gardner.
Chunks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gardner blocks an uppercut.
Gardner tries to throw a body punch but Chunks avoids it by throwing Gardner back against the cage.
Chunks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gardner misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunks works on Gardner's body with a couple of short punches.
Gardner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gardner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gardner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gardner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chunks misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chunks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chunks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gardner misses with a body shot.
Chunks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chunks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chunks tries to score with some ground and pound. Gardner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chunks trying to control the position but Gardner is working away.
Chunks is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chunks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunks working away.
Gardner is trying to improve his position.
Chunks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chunks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chunks wants to control but Gardner is keeping him busy.
Chunks wants to take a breather but Gardner manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chunks.
Chunks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chunks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chunks throws a big elbow that misses.
Gardner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chunks throwing strikes but missing.
Chunks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chunks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Chunks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gardner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gardner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chunks wants to clinch up but Gardner keeps it at a distance.
Gardner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Gardner does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gardner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chunks with the counter takedown but Gardner avoids it easily.
Chunks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gardner checks it well.
Chunks cracks Gardner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gardner connects with a nice looking jab.
Anton Gardner is winning the standup battle so far.
Chunks is looking to clinch.
Chunks misses with a hook. Gardner ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chunks doesn't seem bothered though.
Chunks moves out of range of the strikes.
Gardner scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardner misses with a combination
and Chunks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chunks is taking a breather. Gardner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gardner is looking to improve his position.
Chunks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gardner's head.
Chunks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gardner defending well though.
Chunks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gardner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chunks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chunks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gardner's head.
Chunks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bobby Chunks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chunks trying to control the action but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Chunks throwing shots but Gardner is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chunks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardner keeps working.
Chunks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chunks is taking a breather. Gardner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chunks lands with a punch from half guard.
Gardner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chunks has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chunks landing strikes from the mount and Gardner is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Chunks.
Chunks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chunks putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chunks postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Gardner bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Chunks and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Chunks!
Bobby Chunks 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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