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HFC 104 - Sitsongrit vs Branko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basko Godwin (ranked 1475 p4p, 2167 weight class) and Jet Gunner (ranked 205 p4p, 296 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basko Godwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godwin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Godwin moves out of range as Gunner throws a body kick.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gunner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gunner throws a jab but it's blocked by Godwin.
It appears Godwin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Godwin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Godwin misses the jab.
Godwin misses with a hook
and Gunner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Godwin missing with a left hand there. Gunner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunner.
Gunner walks into a jab.
Godwin avoids the body shot from Gunner.
Gunner lands with a hook. Godwin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gunner scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunner shoots and misses
and Godwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gunner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godwin throws an overhand right that lands on Gunner's shoulder, as Gunner tries to avoid the shot.
Gunner scoring well with a low kick there.
Godwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Gunner misses.
Godwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Abyss in the buildup to the fight.
Gunner thuds a left hand into Godwin's body.
Basko Godwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunner misses with a wild body shot.
Godwin is looking to counter punch.
Gunner throws out a leg kick but Godwin moves out of range and Gunner only half commits.
Gunner throws a leg kick
letting Godwin counter with a right hand.
Gunner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Godwin blocks a leg kick.
Godwin tests Gunner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Godwin rather than just go for the knockout.
Godwin digs a good hook to Gunner's body.
Gunner misses with a low kick.
Gunner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner loads up on a big right hand but Godwin slips the punch.
Godwin misses with a body shot
letting Gunner counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Godwin counters with a straight right hand.
Gunner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Gunner.
Gunner feints the counter takedown.
Gunner connects with a looping right hand.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Godwin moves out of range easily.
Gunner lands a nice hook to Godwin's body. Godwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Godwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunner throws a big counter head kick but Godwin avoids it with no problem.
Godwin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Godwin throws out a loose jab but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godwin lands a body shot.
Gunner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Godwin avoids the body shot from Gunner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godwin misses with an uppercut.
Godwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Godwin moves into the clinch.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunner tries to pull guard but Godwin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Godwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Godwin dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
A right hook to the body lands for Gunner.
Godwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Godwin fails to land.
Gunner lands an elbow just above Godwin 's eye.
Gunner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Godwin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Basko Godwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Gunner.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Godwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godwin tries to throw a body punch but Gunner avoids it by throwing Godwin back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Godwin fails to land.
Godwin misses with some punches.
Godwin working aggressively here.
Gunner blocks an uppercut.
Gunner lands an elbow that stopped Godwin in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Godwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
Godwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunner's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Godwin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gunner.
Godwin lands a shoulder strike.
Godwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Basko Godwin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Godwin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gunner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Godwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Godwin punishes Gunner's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Godwin avoids the body shot from Gunner.
And Godwin counters with a quick kick to the body but Gunner blocks it.
Godwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunner slips a jab from Godwin.
Gunner throws a leg kick but Godwin checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Godwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Godwin moves out of range of the body kick from Gunner.
Gunner swings widly with a right hand
and Godwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godwin manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner slips a jab from Godwin.
Godwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Godwin is just out of range.
Gunner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Godwin throws a body kick that misses.
Gunner cracks Godwin with an open hand slap.
Gunner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Godwin misses its target.
Gunner throws a leg kick that misses.
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Godwin is just out of range.
Godwin misses with a wild body shot.
Gunner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Godwin's sensitive parts.
Gunner is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Godwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunner lands a nice shot to the body.
Godwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godwin misses the shot to the body.
Gunner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Godwin throws a hook to the side of Gunner's head but Gunner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Godwin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gunner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunner thows a body kick. Godwin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gunner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Godwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gunner misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godwin loads up on a big right hand but Gunner slips the punch.
Gunner sizes up Godwin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gunner misses with a wild body shot.
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Godwin is just out of range.
Gunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godwin throwing a counter right hand but Gunner manages to avoid it.
Gunner connects with a leg kick.
Gunner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Godwin misses the shot to the body.
Gunner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Godwin 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.
Godwin just misses with a punch to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Godwin enables Gunner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Godwin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Godwin keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godwin trying to keep a closed guard but Gunner is proving a slippery customer.
Gunner throwing strikes from guard but Godwin blocks nicely.
Gunner throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Godwin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gunner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Gunner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Godwin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunner misses with a right hand
and Godwin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godwin moves away.
As Gunner looks to move away, Godwin throws a big counter combo but Gunner just gets out of the way.
Gunner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Godwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godwin.
Godwin missing with a left hand there. Gunner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godwin scores with a shot to the body.
Godwin lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin looks to land a combination but Gunner avoids it well.
Gunner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunner connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godwin is looking to counter punch.
Gunner takes a swing at Godwin's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Godwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunner jabs Godwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Godwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Godwin gets a clinch.
Godwin pushes Gunner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Godwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godwin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunner avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Godwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godwin misses with the head strike.
Godwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Gunner lands an elbow inside.
Godwin misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Basko Godwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Godwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunner tries a body shot but Godwin blocks it.
Gunner managing to block the knees to the body from Godwin.
Godwin can't find room to land a body shot as Gunner controls the action.
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunner blocking some punches.
Godwin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Godwin.
Godwin has a couple of punches blocked by Gunner.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Godwin avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner.
Godwin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Godwin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Godwin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godwin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
Godwin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Gunner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Godwin on the inside.
Gunner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Godwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunner blocks a body shot from Godwin.
Godwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godwin working aggressively here.
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!
Godwin misses with some punches.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Gunner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Godwin backwards.
Gunner blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Godwin.
Gunner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godwin.
Gunner lands an elbow inside that Godwin shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basko Godwin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Godwin 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basko Godwin!
During a confident post fight interview, Basko Godwin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Boxaaja (ranked 963 p4p, 1538 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 141 p4p, 235 weight class). Boxaaja comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Side - Blind Channel. Smith has chosen Metronomy - Salted Caramel Ice Cream as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Boxaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boxaaja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boxaaja doesn't seem bothered though.
Boxaaja moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Boxaaja is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boxaaja, as that shot connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boxaaja.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Boxaaja shakes him off and moves away.
Boxaaja misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Boxaaja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith blocking some punches.
Boxaaja has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith is looking to control Boxaaja's arms but Boxaaja gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Boxaaja has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Boxaaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Boxaaja won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Boxaaja.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxaaja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxaaja lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to break free but Boxaaja pushes him back against the cage.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Boxaaja drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boxaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boxaaja as Smith tries to tie him up.
Boxaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxaaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith wants to break free but Boxaaja has control.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Boxaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxaaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith has Boxaaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxaaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxaaja throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxaaja avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Boxaaja avoids it easily.
Boxaaja throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Boxaaja connects with a leg kick.
Boxaaja ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boxaaja. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith misses with a combination
and Boxaaja counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boxaaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith looks to land a combination but Boxaaja avoids it well.
Boxaaja lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boxaaja rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Boxaaja is controlling him.
Boxaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Boxaaja.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxaaja throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boxaaja fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boxaaja throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been told by Boxaaja's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxaaja slips under a jab from Smith.
Boxaaja tries to clinch up
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Smith misses.
Boxaaja throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxaaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Boxaaja closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith tries to circle away but Boxaaja has him pinned against the cage.
Boxaaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries to work over Boxaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boxaaja prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boxaaja.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxaaja misses the target.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxaaja defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Boxaaja dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boxaaja scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boxaaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxaaja avoids the body shot from Smith.
Boxaaja connects with a solid leg kick.
Boxaaja with a nice cross.
Boxaaja fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Boxaaja is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxaaja.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Boxaaja to counter with a crisp jab.
Boxaaja scores with a shot to the body.
Boxaaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxaaja connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boxaaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Boxaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Boxaaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Boxaaja lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith swings for the body but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Boxaaja lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Boxaaja misses the shot to the body.
Boxaaja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith stalks Boxaaja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boxaaja's face. Boxaaja staggers backwards, shaken.
Boxaaja throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Boxaaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Boxaaja connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxaaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxaaja is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Boxaaja looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja with a jab.
Boxaaja is looking to clinch.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Boxaaja finds it's target.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxaaja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boxaaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith swings for the body but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Boxaaja wants to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boxaaja's hands.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxaaja.
Paul Boxaaja is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Boxaaja has managed to clinch.
Boxaaja keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxaaja fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxaaja throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boxaaja scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith tries to clinch but Boxaaja is having none of it.
Smith misses with a hook. Boxaaja ducked under it nicely.
Boxaaja is looking to counter punch.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Boxaaja counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxaaja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Boxaaja off the cage and back into range.
Boxaaja looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Boxaaja pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Boxaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from Boxaaja.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Boxaaja is out of range.
Boxaaja throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxaaja circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxaaja appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boxaaja throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Boxaaja moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boxaaja moves away from the strike by Smith.
Nice jab there from Boxaaja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxaaja. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxaaja throws a nice inside leg kick.
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 Paul Boxaaja will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boxaaja uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boxaaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Boxaaja blocks it.
Boxaaja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boxaaja misses the shot to the body.
Boxaaja ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Boxaaja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxaaja was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith moves forwards but Boxaaja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boxaaja punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Boxaaja misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith defending well as Boxaaja loads up on a big left hand.
Boxaaja throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith throws a hook but Boxaaja avoids it easily.
Boxaaja appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boxaaja wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Boxaaja. That snapped Smith's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxaaja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boxaaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith with a nice cross.
Boxaaja throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boxaaja misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Boxaaja throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boxaaja throws a body kick that misses.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boxaaja has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja misses with the head strike.
Boxaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxaaja keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Boxaaja tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith is trying to push Boxaaja away but Boxaaja has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxaaja has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boxaaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Boxaaja keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Boxaaja has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries to circle away but Boxaaja has him pinned against the cage.
Boxaaja lands a nice uppercut.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boxaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paul Boxaaja has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paul Boxaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxaaja misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy body kick from Boxaaja
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Boxaaja connects with a jab.
Boxaaja misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Boxaaja connects with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Boxaaja lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxaaja throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja avoids the body shot from Smith.
Boxaaja swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Boxaaja darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxaaja throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Boxaaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boxaaja slips under a jab from Smith.
Boxaaja is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxaaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Boxaaja tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith 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.
Smith rushes Boxaaja and presses him up against the cage.
Boxaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith wants to break free but Boxaaja has control.
Boxaaja keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boxaaja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Boxaaja.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Boxaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boxaaja has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Boxaaja!
Paul Boxaaja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crixus The Gaul (ranked 2046 p4p, 2173 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 277 p4p, 298 weight class). Alex Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crixus The Gaul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a jab to The Gaul's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Gaul moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Gaul leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Gaul lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Gaul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
The Gaul tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by The Gaul's head coaches at OFFSEASON Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva looks to land a right hand but The Gaul moved out of range.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Silva taking a break here but The Gaul is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Gaul looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but The Gaul defends it.
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.
Silva throwing shots but The Gaul is blocking nicely.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Gaul pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from The Gaul.
The Gaul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Gaul.
The Gaul looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Gaul manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Jab by Silva.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Gaul drops Silva with a left and a right! Oh, Silva is hurt - The Gaul dives into side control looking to finish!
 It looks like Alex Silva has been cut.
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!
Silva is trying to control The Gaul's posture but The Gaul avoids it.
The Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva tries to get to full guard but The Gaul has control of the leg.
Silva wants to control but The Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva trying to hold on to The Gaul's head to control him but The Gaul postures up.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gaul is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Silva is pulling down on The Gaul's head. It's preventing any offense from The Gaul, at least for the moment.
Silva wants to sweep here but The Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but The Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Gaul takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
The Gaul moves into the clinch.
The Gaul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Gaul as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gaul closes the distance and clinches.
The Gaul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Gaul misses with a series of wild punches.
The Gaul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva digs a good body shot into The Gaul's ribs.
The Gaul lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Gaul.
The Gaul leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crixus The Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Gaul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Gaul throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Gaul throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
The Gaul staying out of range there.
Crixus The Gaul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Gaul walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Silva throws a body punch but The Gaul moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crixus The Gaul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through The Gaul's defenses.
The Gaul lands with a right hand.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
The Gaul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Gaul doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva looks to land a right hand but The Gaul moved out of range.
The Gaul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Gaul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
The Gaul lands a left and a right that sends Silva crashing to the canvas! The Gaul dives into mount looking to finish!
 Silva is rocked!
The Gaul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Gaul controlling from mount.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can The Gaul finish him?
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva tries to lock up and control but The Gaul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to improve his position but The Gaul isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva tries to hold on but The Gaul postures up.
The Gaul content just to control the position here.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but The Gaul has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva is still trying to improve position.
The Gaul tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva wants to hold on but The Gaul pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
The Gaul controlling his opponent.
Crixus The Gaul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Gaul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Gaul trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva wants to hold on but The Gaul pushes him away.
The Gaul controlling from the full mount.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva wants to control but The Gaul is having none of it.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to hold on to The Gaul's head to control him but The Gaul postures up.
Silva is looking for a sweep. The Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but The Gaul is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but The Gaul is staying active.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
The Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crixus The Gaul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silva avoids the head kick by The Gaul.
The Gaul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
The Gaul wants to clinch.
The Gaul lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
The Gaul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva looks to throw the jab but The Gaul is out of range.
The Gaul throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva cracks The Gaul with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gaul drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
The Gaul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gaul throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oooh a lovely combination from The Gaul sends Silva down but not out. The Gaul dives into side control looking to finish.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva is trying to control The Gaul's posture but The Gaul avoids it.
The Gaul wants to stand but Silva is controlling his arm.
Silva holding on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to buck The Gaul off but The Gaul is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but The Gaul is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The Gaul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva tries to hold on but The Gaul pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva wants to control but The Gaul is having none of it.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
The Gaul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gaul controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but The Gaul is controlling well.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva trying to control the position.
The Gaul trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crixus The Gaul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Gaul has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crixus The Gaul!
After the fight, Crixus The Gaul was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 1047 p4p, 2331 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 153 p4p, 314 weight class). Weismuller has chosen Cant Be Touched as his entrance music. Clinch King Smash Machine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weismuller.
Weismuller swings for the body but Smash Machine moves out of range.
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Smash Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Weismuller tries to work over Smash Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smash Machine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Weismuller after a bit of a struggle.
Weismuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smash Machine's elbow.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Smash Machine.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weismuller.
Smash Machine 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.
Weismuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
 It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weismuller lands a right hand.
Weismuller lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weismuller blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller.
Weismuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a looping overhand right but Smash Machine ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller sends Smash Machine crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Weismuller is motioning to the referee to let Smash Machine up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Smash Machine is rocked!
Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is getting worse.
Weismuller cracks a nice hook into Smash Machine's ribs.
Oh Smash Machine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smash Machine is breathing heavily.
Weismuller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tommy Weismuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller takes the fight into the clinch.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Smash Machine seems to have got his legs back now.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smash Machine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Weismuller can turn it around.
Weismuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weismuller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smash Machine tries to pull guard but Weismuller holds him up against the cage and eventually Smash Machine drops back down to his feet.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by Smash Machine.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Weismuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weismuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Smash Machine controls his hands.
Weismuller pushes Smash Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by Smash Machine.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weismuller tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but Smash Machine avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but Smash Machine avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Smash Machine blocks an uppercut.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Smash Machine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Weismuller's face.
It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Smash Machine prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weismuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine lands an elbow just above Weismuller 's eye.
Weismuller lands an uppercut.
Smash Machine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Weismuller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine blocks an uppercut.
Smash Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weismuller is defending well for now.
Weismuller managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Weismuller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Weismuller can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weismuller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weismuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smash Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weismuller's brow.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Weismuller blocks the elbow strike.
Smash Machine blocks a body shot from Weismuller.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smash Machine working Weismuller over with knees to the body.
Weismuller stops a takedown attempt from Smash Machine.
Weismuller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but Weismuller blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smash Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash Machine blocking some punches.
Weismuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smash Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Weismuller avoids the damage to the body.
Weismuller gets through Smash Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smash Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Weismuller as the two fighters clinch.
Weismuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Smash Machine controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smash Machine blocks an uppercut.
Smash Machine blocks a body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but Smash Machine avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Weismuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Smash Machine controls his hands.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Smash Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
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.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smash Machine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Weismuller.
Smash Machine is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smash Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weismuller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Weismuller throws a right and a left that Smash Machine avoids nicely.
Smash Machine is looking to counter the offense by Weismuller and move into the clinch.
Smash Machine dodges the punch combination from Weismuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smash Machine moves away.
Nice body punch from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Smash Machine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Smash Machine catches Weismuller right on the button with a cross.
Weismuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smash Machine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Smash Machine.
Smash Machine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weismuller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Smash Machine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weismuller avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Weismuller as the two fighters clinch.
Smash Machine blocking some punches.
Weismuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jeez, Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Weismuller is blocking nicely.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smash Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Weismuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash Machine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weismuller in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
Weismuller tries to counter by closing the distance.
Weismuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smash Machine misses with a jab to the body
and Weismuller moves into the clinch.
Weismuller tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
A short uppercut from Smash Machine.
Weismuller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Weismuller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Smash Machine.
That has opened up Tommy Weismuller's cut even more.
Weismuller managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine lands a good knee to the midsection. Weismuller won't want to take too many of those.
Smash Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but Weismuller blocks it.
Smash Machine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weismuller blocks an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weismuller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weismuller prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Weismuller blocks the elbow strike.
Weismuller lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weismuller.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Smash Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smash Machine pushes Weismuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weismuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smash Machine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weismuller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smash Machine tries for a takedown but Weismuller manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Weismuller.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clinch King Smash Machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Weismuller!
After the big win, Tommy Weismuller made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Clinch King Smash Machine spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 776 p4p, 970 weight class) and Fidel Legions (ranked 116 p4p, 142 weight class). Legions has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fidel Legions!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirk defending well as Legions loads up on a big left hand.
Kirk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Legions finds it's way through Kirk's defenses.
Kirk tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legions throws a sloppy body shot
and Kirk counters with a body kick.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Kirk moves away and avoids it.
Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Kirk's shoulder, as Kirk tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Kirk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Legions.
Kirk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Legions throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kirk works Legions's body with a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Kirk blocks the low kick.
Kirk misses with an uppercut.
Legions looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kirk looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Kirk throws a leg kick which misses Legions's front leg but catches the back leg as Legions tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Legions with a jab.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Kirk is out of range.
Kirk misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Legions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk connects with an inside leg kick.
Legions throws a hook but Kirk avoids it easily.
Kirk takes one to the chin there.
Kirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage!
Kirk misses with a body shot.
Legions misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kirk throwing a counter right hand but Legions manages to avoid it.
Legions lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirk at a distance.
Legions takes one on the button.
Kirk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Legions closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kirk's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kirk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kirk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions looking to sit in guard and control but Kirk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk preventing the sweep.
Legions has his foot on Kirk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirk works his way back into a safe position though.
Legions 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.
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legions swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirk pushing down on Legions's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kirk trying to pass the guard but Legions defending well.
Kirk is taking a breather. Legions says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Legions looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legions tries to roll over but Kirk keeps him under control.
Kirk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Legions is trying desperately to improve position.
Legions keeps trying to improve his position.
Kirk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kirk wants to take his opponent's back but Legions doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk looking for a guillotine from mount but Legions is having none of it.
Legions is looking to improve his position but Kirk isn't that keen on the idea.
Legions stops Kirk from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Legions keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Legions gets back to half guard.
Legions is staying active underneath Kirk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Legions has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirk is working away from the top position though.
Legions 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.
Kirk is trying to control. Legions wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Kirk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Legions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legions feints the counter takedown.
Legions lands a lovely overhand right.
Legions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kirk walks into a jab.
Legions avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Legions.
Legions wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kirk misses with a looping right.
A jab from Kirk misses.
Legions lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirk circles away quickly and effectively.
Legions misses with a takedown
enabling Kirk to counter with a crisp jab.
Legions on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Legions moves out of range as Kirk strikes.
Legions motions for Kirk to come forward. Legions throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirk cracks Legions with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legions connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirk's hands.
Kirk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fidel Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legions lands a leg kick that knocks Kirk off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions lunges at Kirk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kirk's hand.
Kirk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Legions.
Kirk moves forwards but Legions connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Legions misses with an uppercut
and Legions takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legions throws a leg kick but Kirk moved away.
Legions throws a right hand that misses
letting Kirk counter with a right hand.
Kirk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Legions does no damage.
As Legions backs away, Kirk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
James Kirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Kirk. That snapped Legions's head back.
A low kick lands for Legions.
Kirk cracks Legions with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirk blocks a head kick by Legions.
Legions manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kirk on his heels. He'll look to pass Kirk's guard now, I'm sure.
Kirk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Legions preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legions trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kirk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Legions has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Legions working a defensive guard here.
Legions has an active guard here but Kirk has managed to pass into half guard.
Legions trying to control here.
Legions is not content to let Kirk control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legions is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirk's back!
Legions has the hooks in. Kirk is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kirk is in a bad position with Legions working for a choke. Kirk manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Legions looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirk is one step ahead there.
Kirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legions is keeping the position for now.
Kirk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Legions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk postures up.
Legions keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
Legions trying to keep a closed guard but Kirk is proving a slippery customer.
Kirk looking to sit in guard and control but Legions gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Legions throwing strikes from guard but Kirk blocks nicely.
Legions postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kirk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Legions, into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fidel Legions will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A jab from Legions misses.
Legions avoids the body shot from Kirk.
Legions looks to land a combination but Kirk avoids it well.
Legions dips to his left and cracks Kirk with an uppercut!
Legions motions for Kirk to come forward. Legions throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Legions walks into a jab.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legions blocks a jab.
Legions misses with a straight left.
Legions throws a leg kick but Kirk moved away.
Kirk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Legions. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legions.
Kirk throws a leg kick but Legions checks it.
Kirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions misses with a leg kick
and Kirk counters with a straight right hand.
Legions scores with a sloppy right hand. Kirk should have avoided that one.
Kirk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Legions looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirk's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions trying to mount his opponent but Kirk defends it.
Kirk wants to control but Legions is keeping busy.
Legions moves into full mount! Kirk won't be happy about that!
Legions connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Legions.
Kirk wants to control but Legions is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legions in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Legions swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kirk is now in Legions's guard. A big mistake from Legions there, giving up the dominant position!
Legions isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kirk stacks Legions on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kirk!
Legions manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk is controlling the pace.
Legions gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legions working a defensive guard but Kirk passes into half guard.
Legions works his way to full guard. Good work.
Legions is trying to keep Kirk in close.
Legions escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kirk tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard.
Legions looking for a guillotine here but Kirk defends easily.
Legions looking for a guillotine here but Kirk defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kirk uses it to pass to side control.
Legions is not content to let Kirk control the position.
Legions is looking to regain half guard here but Kirk keeps moving and retains side control.
Legions is not content to let Kirk control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Legions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Legions has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
Our winner, Fidel Legions, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
James Kirk was interviewed post fight and said 'KHAAAAAAN!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randleman (ranked 540 p4p, 732 weight class) and David King (ranked 82 p4p, 111 weight class). Randleman comes into the arena with Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch blaring out of the sound system. King comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Manchester United Chants George Best Song Spirit In The Sky kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David King!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Randleman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Randleman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King throws a hook but Randleman blocks it.
Randleman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
David King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King sizes up Randleman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Randleman staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman misses with a kick to the body.
King throws a right hand that Randleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Randleman also avoids with ease.
Randleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman misses with an attempted mid kick.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Randleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like David King has been cut.
King swinging wildly here.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Randleman looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King throws out a counter right but Randleman avoids it with no problem.
A low kick lands for Randleman.
A slow jab from Randleman misses its intended target.
King clobbers Randleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
King misses with a straight left.
Randleman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randleman manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman misses with a hook
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randleman's corner calls for a 1-2. Randleman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
Randleman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Randleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Randleman slips under a jab.
Randleman tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
Randleman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King misses with a straight right.
King tries to move into range but Randleman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Randleman misses with a low kick.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King lands with an overhand left.
Randleman throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Randleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Randleman throws a body kick that misses.
King throws a series of punches but Randleman avoids them all with ease.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Randleman seems unphased.
King throws a shot to the body.
Randleman throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King scores with a jab.
King misses the shot to the body.
Randleman throws a low kick but King avoids it.
King is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randleman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Randleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
King misses with a body shot
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a hook.
Randleman fires out a quick counter leg kick but King just manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from King.
Randleman throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randleman throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King looks to throw the jab but Randleman is out of range.
King throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David King's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
King misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a hook but Randleman blocks it.
Randleman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King digs a good hook to Randleman's body.
King misses with an uppercut.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randleman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
King connects with a body shot.
King misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
King takes a swing at Randleman's ribcage but misses.
Randleman throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randleman.
Randleman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randleman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Randleman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King missing with a left hand there. Randleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randleman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Randleman's head back.
King looks to land a left hand but Randleman moved out of range nicely.
Randleman lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
David King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.
King moves forwards but Randleman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Randleman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King swings for the body but Randleman moves out of range.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Randleman's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Randleman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
King throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
Randleman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Randleman.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King lands with an overhand left.
King thuds a left hand into Randleman's body.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from King.
King throws a hook but Randleman blocks it.
King misses with an uppercut.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Randleman off the cage and back into range.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randleman moves away.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Randleman's shoulder, as Randleman tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a looping overhand right but Randleman ducks down to avoid it.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King misses with a hook. Randleman ducked under it nicely.
Randleman thuds a left hand into King's body.
Randleman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randleman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Randleman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Randleman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randleman scrambles back to his feet.
King connects with a jab.
Randleman throws a body kick that misses.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Randleman counters with a huge head kick that drops King! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated David King had this to say: 'Goin' t'pub afterwards, have a few pints & move on to the next chapter. I couldn't be mithered with it all anyway, you know what I mean? Can't be arsed'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor Butcher (ranked 578 p4p, 256 weight class) and Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 90 p4p, 43 weight class). Butcher's entrance music is Eaten by Bloodbath. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cressbeckler's choice of entrance music: American Remains. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 14 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Conor Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cressbeckler misses with a kick to the body
and Butcher counters with a shoot takedown. Cressbeckler fights it but they end up in guard.
Butcher throws an elbow that misses. Cressbeckler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Butcher's guard. Nice move by Cressbeckler!
Cressbeckler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cressbeckler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cressbeckler is one step ahead there.
Butcher pulls Cressbeckler in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cressbeckler is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cressbeckler is looking to advance position but Butcher has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Butcher throws some wild stikes that Cressbeckler manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler is desperately trying to improve his position but Butcher has a good base and remains in mount.
Cressbeckler 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.
Butcher thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Butcher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cressbeckler is looking to escape.
Cressbeckler wants to hold on but Butcher pushes him away.
Butcher controlling the position easily from mount.
Butcher looking to control but Cressbeckler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've been hearing that Butcher has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher misses with a head shot.
Butcher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Butcher unloads with some shots from mount but Cressbeckler bucks and avoids them well.
Butcher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Butcher tries to control but Cressbeckler wriggling away.
Butcher scoring with strikes but Cressbeckler is staying in there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cressbeckler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Butcher trying to control from half guard but Cressbeckler is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Butcher dominated that round.
That's time! Butcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cressbeckler throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler scores with a nice right hand.
Cressbeckler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Butcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Cressbeckler throws a push kick but Butcher slaps the foot to one side.
Butcher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cressbeckler.
Butcher is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cressbeckler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cressbeckler. Cressbeckler obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
Butcher walks into a left hand.
Butcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cressbeckler defending well as Butcher loads up on a big left hand.
Cressbeckler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Butcher will feel that in the morning.
Cressbeckler cracks Butcher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Butcher is looking to clinch but Cressbeckler is avoiding it.
Cressbeckler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Butcher avoids a kick to the body.
Butcher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cressbeckler sprawls and moves away.
Butcher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cressbeckler can pounce on him.
Butcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
Butcher swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Butcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cressbeckler. Cressbeckler obviously looking to wear him down.
Butcher forces Cressbeckler back against the cage and clinches.
Cressbeckler manages to break the clinch.
Butcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a big shot that misses.
Butcher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Butcher misses with a straight right.
Cressbeckler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Butcher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Butcher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cressbeckler.
Butcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cressbeckler tries to score with a low kick but Butcher moves his leg out of the way.
Butcher ducks right into an uppercut from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler feints and then cracks Butcher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butcher down.
Butcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cressbeckler. Cressbeckler obviously looking to wear him down.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Butcher.
It seemed like Cressbeckler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cressbeckler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cressbeckler throws a front kick that sends Butcher stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Butcher misses its intended target.
Butcher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Butcher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Cressbeckler.
Butcher tries to move into range but Cressbeckler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butcher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cressbeckler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Butcher looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
Cressbeckler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Butcher's head.
Cressbeckler jabs at Butcher's body.
Cressbeckler lands the left hand.
Butcher tries to clinch there but Cressbeckler circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Butcher throws an overhand right that lands on Cressbeckler's shoulder, as Cressbeckler tries to avoid the shot.
Butcher moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
A quick step to the side and Butcher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Cressbeckler.
Butcher misses the body punch
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butcher will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Butcher tries to clinch but Cressbeckler moves away
enabling Cressbeckler to counter with a crisp jab.
Butcher steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cressbeckler. That one must have hurt.
Butcher takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.
Butcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Butcher misses with an uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cressbeckler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cressbeckler throws out a counter right but Butcher avoids it with no problem.
Cressbeckler connects with an inside leg kick.
Butcher misses with a body punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butcher thinking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cressbeckler.
Butcher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cressbeckler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Butcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cressbeckler. Cressbeckler obviously looking to wear him down.
Butcher checks a leg kick.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Butcher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cressbeckler doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick that knocks Butcher off balance momentarily.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Cressbeckler throws the kick towards the body but Butcher avoids it.
Butcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cressbeckler scores with a hook to the body. Butcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Butcher misses with a shot to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butcher with a poor takedown
and Cressbeckler counters with a thumping low kick.
Butcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butcher lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cressbeckler.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Butcher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butcher clinches up with Cressbeckler and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands with a right to the head.
Cressbeckler misses with a punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cressbeckler is trying to push Butcher away but Butcher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Butcher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butcher stalling.
Cressbeckler tries a body shot but Butcher blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cressbeckler fails to land.
Butcher keeps control of Cressbeckler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Butcher jumps guard and drags Cressbeckler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cressbeckler trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cressbeckler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cressbeckler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Butcher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joad Cressbeckler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cressbeckler 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joad Cressbeckler!
In his post fight interview, Joad Cressbeckler 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob Brown (ranked 1042 p4p, 756 weight class) and Bobby Chunks (ranked 143 p4p, 109 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Bob Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Chunks!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chunks tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Chunks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chunks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chunks just manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Chunks is predictable there
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chunks throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chunks misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a straight that turns Chunks's legs to rubber! Brown pushes forward with more strikes and Chunks goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bob Brown!
Billy Bob Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Stardust (ranked 456 p4p, 941 weight class) and Death Minister (ranked 61 p4p, 126 weight class). Stardust kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Starman. Minister is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rhapsody of Fire. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Death Minister was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Stardust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Death Minister!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stardust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Minister finds it's way round the side to connect with Stardust's head.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Minister moved out of range nicely.
Stardust fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Minister's head but Minister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Stardust misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minister. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minister scores with a nice head shot.
Minister moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Stardust lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Minister misses with a hook
and Stardust counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've been told by Stardust's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stardust bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Minister misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust misses the jab.
Minister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Minister throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minister is rocked!
Stardust cracks Minister with an uppercut from hell and Minister crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Stardust's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Minister is still in real trouble! Can Stardust finish him?
Stardust stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A swing and a miss from Minister.
Minister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Minister's leg. Minister is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stardust throws a series of punches but Minister avoids them all with ease.
Stardust steps in with a hook that catches Minister right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Stardust follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Minister looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
Death Minister spoke after the fight, saying 'You have survived the Death Minister, you mortal life has been spared for now.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 155 p4p, 306 weight class) and Davdio Branko (ranked 11 p4p, 20 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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 Rio de Janeiro, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Branko shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Branko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davdio Branko.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Branko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Branko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Branko defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Branko moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Branko wants a takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Branko avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Branko blocks it.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Branko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitsongrit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Branko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Branko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Branko.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Branko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Branko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Branko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Branko off the cage and back into range.
Branko tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit rushes Branko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Branko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Branko's ribcage. Branko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Branko's head.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Branko's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko can't get the takedown.
Branko looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Branko.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Branko.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Branko.
Sitsongrit gets through Branko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Branko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Branko is looking for a kimura here.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Branko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sitsongrit is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Branko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Branko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Branko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitsongrit prevents it.
Branko tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Branko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitsongrit pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Branko fails to land the takedown.
Branko shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Branko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davdio Branko.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Branko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branko counters with a single leg into guard. Sitsongrit didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko drops back looking for a leg! Sitsongrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sitsongrit manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Branko in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Branko's guard.
Branko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Branko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Branko's legs - danger averted.
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Branko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Branko wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Branko won't let him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Branko fails with the takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Branko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Branko is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branko can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Branko's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Branko should have avoided that one.
Branko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Branko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Branko.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Branko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Branko's body.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Branko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branko off to one side.
Branko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Branko didn't see that one coming.
Branko is rocked!
and Sitsongrit counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Branko! He's just covering up as Sitsongrit starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Petchuanglek Sitsongrit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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