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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bard (ranked 2798 p4p, 3618 weight class) and Roger Daly (ranked 361 p4p, 439 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Bard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Daly!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daly misses with the combination.
Daly scores with a jab to the body.
Daly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bard scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Roger Daly has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bard.
Daly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bard was well out of range. Poor timing from Daly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daly swinging wildly here.
Bard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daly avoids the body shot from Bard.
Daly slips a straight right by Bard.
Roger Daly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bard scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daly misses with an uppercut. Bard saw that one coming.
Daly connects with a right hand. Bard shakes it off.
A big left from Daly misses.
Bard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Daly. Those never looked like landing.
Bard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daly.
Daly with the counter takedown but Bard avoids it easily.
Bard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bard lands a nice hook to Daly's body. Daly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bard dodges the punch combination from Daly.
Bard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Daly lands a head shot.
Daly misses with an uppercut
and Bard counters with a big uppercut that knocks Daly off his feet! Bard dives into side control looking to finish!
 Daly is rocked!
Bard cracks Daly with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bard immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Daly is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Bard!
In his post fight interview, Mike Bard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fuller (ranked 1502 p4p, 3973 weight class) and Ryo Hamada (ranked 222 p4p, 483 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryo Hamada!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamada throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller throws out a loose jab but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Hamada - just one landing.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamada moves away.
Fuller shoots in and bounces Hamada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Fuller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamada is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fuller working for the choke.
Fuller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hamada can't escape the position.
Hamada trying to get back to his feet but Fuller is in full control for now.
Fuller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hamada knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hamada for a finish.
Hamada is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hamada is trying to shake Fuller off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Fuller won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Hamada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fuller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller landing some decent shots from guard.
Fuller with a nice head shot there.
Hamada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Hamada keeps moving.
Hamada wants to stand and escape but Fuller is having none of it.
Hamada has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Doom's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fuller postures up and lands a big shot to Hamada's brow.
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!
Fuller trying to control but Hamada is working from the bottom.
Fuller forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is pressing down on Hamada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hamada is holding on for now.
Hamada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuller.
Fuller is looking for a kimura but Hamada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuller to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Fuller.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Fuller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fuller wants to pass to mount but Hamada is defending the position.
Hamada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuller's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller has a closed guard, preventing Hamada from standing up.
Fuller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fuller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hamada defends it easily.
Fuller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fuller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Hamada is keeping the position.
Fuller prevents Hamada from getting back to his feet.
Fuller lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fuller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamada looks to land a left hand but Fuller moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Fuller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hamada with a jab.
Hamada moves forwards but Fuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamada lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hamada defends well and Fuller ends up having to push Hamada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hamada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamada controls his hands.
Fuller misses with an elbow strike.
Fuller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fuller manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller tries to advance to mount but Hamada denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller is trying to get an arm triangle but Hamada is defending well.
Fuller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hamada manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fuller's best efforts.
Fuller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fuller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamada wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well.
Fuller is keen to just control but Hamada is a slippery customer.
Fuller working Hamada over with strikes.
Hamada misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hamada defends it well.
Fuller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hamada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fuller is pressing down on Hamada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hamada is holding on for now.
Hamada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hamada uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hamada works the jab nicely.
Fuller staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada misses with a two punch combination.
Ryo Hamada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller slips a straight right by Hamada.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Hamada lands.
Hamada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuller misses with a right hand
and Hamada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamada.
Fuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamada.
Fuller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
Fuller fails with the takedown.
Hamada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller throws a lazy right hand but Hamada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hamada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck for Fuller with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuller misses the target.
Hamada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamada.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hamada.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fuller.
It seemed like Hamada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left and a right from Fuller both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hamada to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Hamada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hamada throws a hook to the side of Fuller's head but Fuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Fuller misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hamada! But no joy.
Fuller misses with a hook. Hamada ducked under it nicely.
Hamada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hamada.
Fuller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fuller misses with a straight right.
Hamada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fuller tries to bum rush Hamada with a series of wild strikes but Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuller dodges the punch combination from Hamada.
Fuller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuller lunges at Hamada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamada's hand.
Fuller ducks right into an uppercut from Hamada.
Fuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamada.
Hamada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuller blocks a jab.
Fuller is looking to counter punch.
Hamada looks to land a right hand but Fuller moved out of range.
Hamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hamada enables Fuller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hamada manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hamada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fuller off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fuller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamada throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuller.
Fuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hamada has time to react.
Hamada with a nice cross.
Fuller scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamada should have avoided that one.
Fuller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fuller there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hamada has managed to clinch.
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamada tries to clinch but Fuller is having none of it.
Ryo Hamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamada throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamada, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuller. Hamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamada lands a slapping body shot.
Hamada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fuller throws a hook to the side of Hamada's head but Hamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
Hamada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamada lands with an overhand left.
Hamada scores with a nice head shot.
Hamada looks to throw the jab but Fuller is out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fuller.
Fuller is looking to take a break and control but Hamada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamada tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Fuller drags him back down.
Fuller tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hamada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hamada 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hamada!
After winning the bout, Ryo Hamada thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassus Fett (ranked 1781 p4p, 3002 weight class) and Andre Powell (ranked 239 p4p, 374 weight class). Cassus Fett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Powell's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Powell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Fett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Powell's guard.
Powell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Powell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fett defends it easily.
Powell is looking for a triangle here but Fett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but Powell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett working the ground and pound.
Fett scores with a couple of short elbows.
Powell is trying to improve his position.
Fett lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Powell down.
Powell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Powell tries to buck Fett off but Fett is having none of it.
Fett content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Powell tries to escape but Fett is in control.
Fett landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Powell is rocked!
Fett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Powell is still in real trouble! Can Fett finish him?
Fett scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Powell is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Fett can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cassus Fett!
Cassus Fett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Rabbit (ranked 1524 p4p, 1122 weight class) and Lou Valentine (ranked 224 p4p, 168 weight class). Lou Valentine told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Rabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabbit thows a leg kick but Valentine checks it
and Valentine counters with a nice leg kick.
Valentine throws a head kick but Rabbit moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Rabbit.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabbit is just out of range.
Valentine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That kick from Valentine tenderised Rabbit's leg. Rabbit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rabbit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rabbit misses with a low kick.
Rabbit misses with a low kick.
Valentine thows a leg kick but Rabbit checks it
and Rabbit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rabbit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rabbit looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Rabbit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabbit swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Rabbit takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rabbit misses the body punch
and Valentine counters with a nice body shot.
Valentine punishes Rabbit's body with a nice straight punch.
Rabbit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbit throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Rabbit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rabbit misses with a head kick.
Rabbit moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rabbit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rabbit misses with a looping right.
Valentine wants to counter with a clinch but Rabbit pushes him away.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rabbit.
Rabbit sets himself, and Valentine steps forward looking for the clinch! Rabbit avoids it this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rabbit.
Valentine has closed the distance and engaged Rabbit in a clinch.
Rabbit prevents a body shot from Valentine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rabbit.
Rabbit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentine cracks Rabbit with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabbit has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rabbit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine tries to clinch but Rabbit is having none of it.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rabbit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rabbit wants to slow Valentine down by chopping away at his legs.
Valentine throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Rabbit there.
Rabbit throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a right hand to the body.
Rabbit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valentine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valentine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valentine.
A big left from Valentine misses.
Valentine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Rabbit pushes him off.
Valentine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rabbit has time to react.
A big left from Rabbit misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rabbit misses.
Valentine avoids a kick to the body.
Rabbit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine throws a solid leg kick but Rabbit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valentine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valentine scores with a body shot.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rabbit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbit misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Rabbit misses.
Rabbit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rabbit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rabbit was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Rabbit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Rabbit misses
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine throws out a powerful jab.
Rabbit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valentine tries a low kick but Rabbit avoids it.
Rabbit moves away from the strike by Valentine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine has managed to clinch.
Rabbit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine is leaning against Rabbit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rabbit's elbow.
Rabbit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rabbit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rabbit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valentine defending well as Rabbit loads up on a big left hand.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabbit moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Rabbit.
Rabbit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valentine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rabbit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Valentine with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rabbit misses with a body kick.
Rabbit misses the shot to the body.
Rabbit scores with a leg kick.
Valentine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rabbit tries to keep at a distance but Valentine has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine pulls guard.
Rabbit trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Valentine working for a triangle but Rabbit defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rabbit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rabbit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valentine looking for subs off his back but Rabbit has passed one foot through into half guard.
Valentine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valentine controls Rabbit momentarily but Rabbit frees himself.
Rabbit stands and throws Valentine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to improve position but can't.
Valentine manages to get back to half guard.
Valentine tries to get to full guard but Rabbit has control of the leg.
Valentine keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Valentine is looking for a sweep. Rabbit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rabbit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rabbit is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Rabbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rabbit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valentine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Rabbit on the inside.
Rabbit misses with a body punch.
Lou Valentine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rabbit blocking some punches.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Rabbit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rabbit blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rabbit.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rabbit backwards.
Valentine tries to work over Rabbit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rabbit.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rabbit can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rabbit. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rabbit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valentine avoids the body shot from Rabbit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rabbit. Valentine shrugs it off though.
Rabbit lands a leg kick that knocks Valentine off balance momentarily.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rabbit throws a body shot but no joy.
Valentine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rabbit keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Rabbit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabbit throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
Rabbit misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabbit throws a leg kick but Valentine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rabbit scores with a nice right hand.
Rabbit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rabbit can pounce on him.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rabbit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rabbit's corner calls for a 1-2. Rabbit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valentine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Rabbit moved out of range nicely.
Valentine tries to clinch but Rabbit moves out of range.
Rabbit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rabbit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Valentine catches Rabbit right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Ramon Rabbit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rabbit counters with a good, hard body kick but Valentine shrugs it off.
Valentine is looking to land body kicks.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Rabbit.
Valentine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Valentine misses
and Rabbit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Valentine misses with a leg kick.
Rabbit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valentine.
Rabbit throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valentine misses with a head kick.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Rabbit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Rabbit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rabbit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Rabbit circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rabbit.
Rabbit misses with a leg kick.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rabbit jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rabbit lands with a good body shot.
Valentine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Valentine is trying to get an arm triangle but Rabbit is defending well.
Valentine tries for a kimura but Rabbit is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabbit keeps working.
Lou Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabbit tries to escape but Valentine is in control.
Rabbit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rabbit is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Rabbit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valentine 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lou Valentine!
After the fight, Lou Valentine 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 Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 2498 p4p, 1407 weight class) and Abraham Barnes (ranked 328 p4p, 196 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barnes working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuznetsov's head.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Kuznetsov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes throws a strike but Kuznetsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barnes 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.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuznetsov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes distracts Kuznetsov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuznetsov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Doom's Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes stays in close to Kuznetsov's body and controls the position.
Kuznetsov has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes pushes down on Kuznetsov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes moves into full mount! Kuznetsov won't be happy about that!
Kuznetsov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Barnes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barnes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kuznetsov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
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.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kuznetsov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Kuznetsov didn't expect that.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Kuznetsov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Kuznetsov is going to stand back up.
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes gets full guard.
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but instead Barnes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetsov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a front kick aimed at Barnes's knee but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Kuznetsov didn't expect that.
Kuznetsov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barnes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barnes throws a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Barnes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetsov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuznetsov has Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aleks Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov throws a quick counter head kick but Barnes was just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnes tries a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
Kuznetsov shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Kuznetsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Abraham Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuznetsov won't be happy with that.
Kuznetsov defending against the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes taking a breather here.
Kuznetsov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuznetsov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
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!
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov stalks Barnes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnes's face. Barnes staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Barnes.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Barnes slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Barnes cracks Kuznetsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuznetsov.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Barnes's defenses.
Kuznetsov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuznetsov somewhat.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuznetsov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Kuznetsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuznetsov. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the head.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Kuznetsov's body.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes misses with a hook.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuznetsov 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Kuznetsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleks Kuznetsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Drake (ranked 977 p4p, 1713 weight class) and Count Dankula (ranked 112 p4p, 184 weight class). Drake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lose Yourself. 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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7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jake Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Dankula!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dankula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dankula sprawls and moves away.
Dankula's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drake under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Dankula misses the target.
Drake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dankula defends it nicely.
Dankula swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake avoids the body shot from Dankula.
Dankula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dankula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
Dankula has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dankula throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Dankula. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Count Dankula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake.
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dankula looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dankula keeps working.
An elbow from Drake crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankula struggling a bit here.
Dankula is not content to let Drake control the position.
Drake tries for a kimura but Dankula is defending well.
Dankula is trying to improve his position.
Drake lands a decent elbow from side 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.
Drake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dankula is not content to let Drake control the position.
Drake misses with the ground and pound.
Drake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Drake tries to score with some ground and pound. Dankula controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dankula struggling a bit here.
Drake looks up at the clock and then as Dankula takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Drake smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Drake sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dankula is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankula is not content to let Drake control the position.
Dankula on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Dankula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Drake's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ground and pound from Drake seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dankula is working to avoid the ground and pound but Drake connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dankula takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Drake is chipping away with strikes.
Drake working the ground and pound.
Dankula taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Drake postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Drake wants to control but Dankula is keeping him busy.
Drake sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dankula is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Drake trying to control the position but Dankula is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Drake.
Drake wants to control but Dankula is keeping him busy.
Drake lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dankula down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drake working the strikes but Dankula uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dankula.
Dankula lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drake or perhaps it was just good defense by Dankula, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Dankula on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dankula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dankula throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
Drake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dankula misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Dankula.
Dankula throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake scores with a takedown into Dankula's guard.
Dankula keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake wants to control from the top but Dankula keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dankula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake chips away with some ground and pound.
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drake is pushing down on Dankula's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dankula is fighting to maintain full guard but Drake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Dankula's hands, connecting with Dankula's forehead.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Dankula's hands, connecting with Dankula's forehead.
Dankula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.
Drake winds up and cracks Dankula with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dankula!
Drake scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drake lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake controlling from the full mount.
Drake lands a couple of good shots and Dankula has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dankula is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dankula is defending well though. Drake let's go of the attempt for now.
Dankula is still in real trouble! Can Drake finish him?
Drake working for a choke but Dankula is defending well.
Dankula seems to have recovered his senses.
Dankula trying to control the action but Drake just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Drake misses with an elbow to the head.
Dankula is keeping busy.
Drake throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Drake has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Dankula.
Drake somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jake Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dankula can do to turn this around?
Dankula defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Drake's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with an elbow to the head.
Drake looking for the choke but no joy.
Drake is hanging on to Dankula's back as he tries to escape.
Drake is throwing shots to the body but Dankula manages to wriggle free. Drake pounces on him again and ends up in Dankula's guard.
Drake controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Drake walks into a left hand.
Drake slips a straight right by Dankula.
Drake slips a jab from Dankula.
Drake tests Dankula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dankula throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Dankula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dankula tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dankula scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankula stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Dankula.
Drake feinted with a counter takedown.
Dankula misses with a looping right.
Drake lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Dankula is defending well.
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drake works his foot free and advances to mount.
Drake landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dankula is bucking up trying to escape but Drake cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Drake raining down hammerfists from mount.
Drake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jake Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake controlling his opponent.
Drake's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankula wants to hold on but Drake pushes him away.
Drake controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Drake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Drake!
Jake Drake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Count Dankula was interviewed post fight and said 'That shits whack. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sirus Hall (ranked 687 p4p, 2157 weight class) and Leonard Nimoy (ranked 102 p4p, 303 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Thin Lizzy - Cold Sweat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sirus Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Nimoy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimoy dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
Hall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nimoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall throws a body punch but Nimoy moves out of range.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nimoy tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nimoy to the ground. Nimoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nimoy lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nimoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Nimoy with a jab.
 It looks like Sirus Hall has been cut.
Hall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Nimoy is looking for a sweep.
Hall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nimoy is looking for a sweep.
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Nimoy is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nimoy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hall but great work by Nimoy.
Hall prevents Nimoy from improving position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall gets back to half guard.
Hall is staying active underneath Nimoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nimoy trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Nimoy controlling the pace.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Nimoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nimoy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hall's thigh. Hall counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nimoy controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nimoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nimoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nimoy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall wants to improve his position but instead Nimoy has moved into half guard.
Nimoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nimoy wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nimoy is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nimoy misses with a head shot. Hall uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nimoy pushes down on Hall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nimoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nimoy pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonard Nimoy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sirus Hall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nimoy moves away.
Hall shoots for a takedown but Nimoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nimoy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Nimoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nimoy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nimoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall connects with a jab.
Nimoy throws a head kick that misses.
Hall throws a jab when Nimoy was well out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hall.
It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Nimoy thuds his right hand into Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice combo by Hall! Oh, that's hurt him - Nimoy falls to the canvas and Hall follows him into side control.
Nimoy is rocked!
Hall just content to control the position.
Nimoy is still in real trouble! Can Hall finish him?
Nimoy struggling a bit here.
Nimoy is looking for a sweep.
Nimoy seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall has an Americana. Nimoy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hall is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hall hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sirus Hall!
Sirus Hall really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Carnage Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Logan (ranked 174 p4p, 517 weight class) and Ziggy Ozbourne (ranked 25 p4p, 71 weight class). Logan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Evil Scotsman. Ozbourne has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ziggy Ozbourne!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozbourne misses with a body shot.
Logan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozbourne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Logan scores with the left hand. Ozbourne knows he should have avoided that one.
Ozbourne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozbourne misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Ozbourne.
Logan throws a low kick but Ozbourne moves out of range easily.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozbourne manages to avoid it.
Logan slips under a jab from Ozbourne.
An inside leg kick lands from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ozbourne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozbourne lands with a straight right. Logan didn't see that one coming.
Logan scores with a jab.
It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.
Ozbourne misses with a two punch combination.
Ozbourne pushes Logan away with a front kick.
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!
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ozbourne tests Logan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Logan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ozbourne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Logan clinches with his opponent.
Logan misses with some punches.
Logan breaks from the clinch.
Logan misses with the body kick
and Ozbourne finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Logan throws out a powerful jab.
Logan misses with a straight left.
Ozbourne takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
Logan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozbourne throws a right hand that misses
and Logan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozbourne looks for the body kick but Logan saw that one coming.
Logan scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan moves out of range as Ozbourne strikes.
Logan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Logan tries to score with a low kick but Ozbourne moves his leg out of the way.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozbourne.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Ozbourne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan.
Ozbourne misses with a wild combination.
Logan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ozbourne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Logan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ozbourne throws a big shot that misses.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Logan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ozbourne just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozbourne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ozbourne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Logan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozbourne scores with a nice strike.
Ozbourne jabs Logan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ozbourne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Logan scores with a body shot.
Ozbourne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Logan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozbourne. Ozbourne obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan is looking to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Logan!
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Logan connects with a body shot that sends Ozbourne's belly button to the back.
Ozbourne is looking to land body kicks.
Ozbourne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne slips a jab from Logan.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Ozbourne ducks down to avoid it.
Ozbourne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozbourne needs to keep his hands up - Logan had a free shot at his head there.
Logan swings for the body but Ozbourne moves out of range.
Ozbourne throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range.
It looked like Logan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozbourne.
A swing and a miss from Ozbourne.
Logan staying out of range there.
Ozbourne throws the kick towards the body but Logan avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Logan misses its target.
Logan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Logan duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne checks a low kick from Logan.
Ozbourne slips a jab from Logan.
Logan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozbourne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Logans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ozbourne jabs Logan right on the nose. Logan blinks but takes it well.
Logan slips under a jab.
Logan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab from Logan.
Logan misses with an uppercut. Ozbourne saw that one coming.
Ozbourne feints and then cracks Logan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Logan down.
Ozbourne throws a hook but Logan blocks it.
Ozbourne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Logan. Logan obviously looking to wear him down.
Logan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozbourne is looking to land body kicks.
Ozbourne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Logan looks to land a right hand but Ozbourne moved out of range.
Ozbourne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ziggy Ozbourne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Ozbourne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ozbourne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Logan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ozbourne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Logan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ziggy Ozbourne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozbourne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Ozbourne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ozbourne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Logan's hands.
Logan closes the distance and clinches.
Ozbourne misses with the head strike.
Ozbourne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Logan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan avoiding damage as Ozbourne throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
Logan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozbourne backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozbourne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne blocking some punches.
Logan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Logan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Logan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Logan lands a right hand.
Logan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne breaks the clinch.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozbourne throws a push kick but Logan slaps the foot to one side.
Logan is looking to counter punch.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Ozbourne moved out of range nicely.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne slips under a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne connects with a body shot.
Logan moves away from the strike by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands a jab-cross combination.
Ozbourne scores with a hook.
Logan walks into a jab.
Logan moves out of range as Ozbourne throws a body kick.
Logan tried to counter with a leg kick but Ozbourne avoided it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozbourne slips under a jab from Logan.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozbourne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Ozbourne thuds a left hand into Logan's body.
Ozbourne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozbourne rushes Logan and presses him up against the cage.
Ozbourne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan.
Ozbourne throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Ozbourne cracks Logan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ozbourne scores with a jab.
Logan lands a head shot.
Logan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ozbourne misses with a hook to the body
and Logan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ozbourne lands with a straight right. Logan didn't see that one coming.
Ozbourne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Logan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Logan checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Logan.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Ozbourne misses with a kick to the body.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozbourne.
Logan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Logan scores with a decent looking hook.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozbourne.
Logan blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Logan misses the target.
Logan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Ozbourne's shoulder, as Ozbourne tries to avoid the shot.
Ozbourne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozbourne moves away.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Logan scores with a leg kick.
Logan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ozbourne throws out a counter right but Logan avoids it with no problem.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozbourne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ozbourne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Logan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ozbourne moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Ozbourne slips a jab from Logan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozbourne.
Logan blocks a jab.
Ozbourne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ozbourne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozbourne throws a lazy uppercut
and Logan counters with a three punch combo that has Ozbourne backing up. Ozbourne nods at Logan to acknowledge the strikes.
Ozbourne is rocked!
Logan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ozbourne is still on wobbly legs! Can Logan finish him?
Logan slips under a jab from Ozbourne.
Logan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Logan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ozbourne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Logan cracks Ozbourne with a hook to the temple - Ozbourne is on wobbly legs here! Logan swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ozbourne falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Logan wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frankie Logan!
Frankie Logan retains his lightweight title!
Frankie Logan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Connor (ranked 85 p4p, 1935 weight class) and Yellow Belt Casey (ranked 11 p4p, 207 weight class). Connor comes to the cage accompanied by Cherub Rock. Yellow Belt Casey 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yellow Belt Casey!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey slips under a jab.
We've been told by Connor's head coaches at Elite MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Casey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Casey misses with a takedown
and Connor counters with a straight right hand.
Casey looks to land a right hand but Connor moved out of range.
Casey misses with a straight right.
Casey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor scores with a kick to the body.
Connor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Casey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Casey.
Casey blocks a jab.
Casey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor misses with the body kick
and Casey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Casey scores with a jab to the head.
Connor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Casey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Connor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Casey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Connor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Casey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Casey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor moves away from the strike by Casey.
Connor is looking to counter punch.
Connor scores with a nice right hand.
Connor throws a lazy right hand but Casey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Connor looks to throw the jab but Casey is out of range.
Greg Connor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Casey.
Connor connects with a looping right hand.
Connor misses with a hook. Casey ducked under it nicely.
Casey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Casey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Casey misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Casey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Casey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connor throws out the jab.
Connor avoids the body shot from Casey.
Connor throws a lazy right hand but Casey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Connor misses the jab.
Casey avoids a kick to the body.
Connor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Casey.
Connor throws out a loose jab but Casey uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws a body shot but no joy.
Connor throws a shot from downtown. Casey moves away and avoids it.
Casey slips a jab from Connor.
Casey cracks Connor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Casey lands a body shot.
Casey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Casey.
Greg Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yellow Belt Casey.
Connor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Connor dominated that round.
That's time! Connor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Casey missing with a left hand there. Connor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Connor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looks like Yellow Belt Casey has been cut.
Casey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Connor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Connor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casey can do to turn this around?
Casey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connor was well out of range. Poor timing from Casey.
A swing and a miss from Connor.
Connor ducks under a wild hook from Casey.
Connor misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Casey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor throws an overhand right that lands on Casey's shoulder, as Casey tries to avoid the shot.
Connor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Casey circles away quickly and effectively.
Casey is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor throws a wild body kick that Casey sees coming a mile off.
Casey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Connor.
Connor jabs at Casey's body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Casey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Connor has got the better of the exchanges.
Casey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Connor.
Connor swings widly with a right hand
and Casey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Greg Connor has been cut.
Good exchange - Connor coming out on top.
Casey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Connor.
Casey walks into a left hand.
Casey misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor clobbers Casey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Casey sizes up Connor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor connects with a jab.
Casey is rocked!
Casey moves out of range of the strikes.
Casey is still on wobbly legs! Can Connor finish him?
Casey misses with an uppercut
and Connor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Connor slips a straight right by Casey.
Casey seems to have recovered his senses.
Casey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
A swing and a miss from Casey.
Casey ducks under a wild hook from Connor.
A slow jab from Casey misses its intended target.
Connor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greg Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor takes one to the chin there.
Connor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Casey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Connor won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor tries to escape but Casey is in control.
Connor wants to control but Casey postures up.
Casey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Connor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Connor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Casey tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor manages to get back to half guard.
Casey wants to take a breather but Connor is having none of it.
Connor is looking for a sweep. Casey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Casey wants to take a breather but Connor is having none of it.
Casey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Connor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Connor is not content to let Casey control the position.
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 Greg Connor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connor misses with a hook. Casey ducked under it nicely.
Casey with a poor takedown
and Connor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Casey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Casey misses the target.
Casey shoots in for a double leg but Connor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Connor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor throws a body kick that misses.
Casey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Connor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Casey has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey lands a glancing blow to the side of Connor's head.
Connor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Casey.
Casey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Casey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Casey tries to free his leg and advance position but Connor is retaining full guard.
Casey trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Casey looking to sit in guard and control but Connor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Connor won't allow Casey to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Casey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Connor defends well.
Casey wants to sweep here but Connor controlling him for the moment.
Connor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Casey, up you get!
Connor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Casey finds it's way through Connor's defenses.
Casey works the jab nicely.
Connor misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Casey to counter with a crisp jab.
Casey scores with a jab to the head.
Casey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connor throws out the jab.
A big left from Casey misses.
A little feinted left hand from Connor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yellow Belt Casey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Casey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Connor misses.
Connor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Casey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Casey misses with a right hand
and Connor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connor throws a jab but it's blocked by Casey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor scores with a push kick.
Connor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Casey.
Casey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Casey throws a jab but it's blocked by Connor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Casey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Casey is just out of range.
Connor throws a right hand that misses
enabling Casey to counter with a crisp jab.
Connor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Connor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Casey! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Connor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Connor!
An out of breath Greg Connor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Fury (ranked 226 p4p, 283 weight class) and Jacob Parker (ranked 40 p4p, 48 weight class). Jacob Parker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Fury's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Fury!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Fury has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fury works on Parker's body with a couple of short punches.
Parker lands with a left to the head.
Fury working aggressively here.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furys head.
Fury misses with a body punch.
Parker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fury or not.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Parker breaks the clinch.
Fury moves into the clinch successfully.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
A short body shot lands from Fury as the two fighters clinch.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury misses with a body punch.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Fury.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fury scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Fury.
Fury struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Fury.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Parker is predictable there
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Fury moves out of range easily.
Fury tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Fury doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Parker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fury looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fury clinches up against the cage.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fury creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parker lands with a right to the head.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fury on the inside.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fury gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fury.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
Fury is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fury as the two fighters clinch.
Fury scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fury.
Fury rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.
Fury works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Fury.
Fury lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fury.
Fury working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parker blocking some punches.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Fury lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Fury.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fury dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fury tries to clinch
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like John Fury has been cut.
Parker throws a front kick aimed at Fury's knee but Fury avoids it well.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Fury counters with a huge left! Parker is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fury isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Parker from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fury!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fury!
John Fury retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking John Fury thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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