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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vuce (ranked 3161 p4p, 4885 weight class) and Moto Miyashita (ranked 206 p4p, 280 weight class). Vuce comes into the arena with MC Yankoo blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Leo Vuce has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Leo Vuce seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Vuce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moto Miyashita!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyashita throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vuce counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vuce.
Miyashita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vuce gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vuce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vuce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miyashita working a defensive guard here.
Miyashita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vuce doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vuce manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miyashita has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Vuce should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Miyashita has tightened it up now! Vuce should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Moto Miyashita!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lester Burnham (ranked 6344 p4p, 3425 weight class) and Long Schlong (ranked 438 p4p, 318 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Burnham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Schlong!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnham forces Schlong back against the cage and clinches.
Schlong cracks Burnham with a nice body shot.
Schlong is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Schlong.
Schlong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Schlong stops a takedown attempt from Burnham.
Burnham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burnham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schlong 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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schlong prevents a body shot from Burnham.
Burnham misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schlong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schlong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Schlong as he connects with a hook.
A low kick lands for Burnham.
Schlong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burnham catches Schlong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schlong finds it's way round the side to connect with Burnham's head.
Burnham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burnham throws a sloppy head kick
and Schlong counters with a nice body shot.
Schlong thuds a left hand into Burnham's body.
Burnham scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Burnham finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Burnham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burnham instigates a clinch.
Schlong lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnham goes for a takedown attempt but Schlong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Schlong does no damage.
Burnham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schlong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schlong quickly recovers to half guard.
Schlong is looking to improve his position.
Schlong tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Burnham has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnham prevents Schlong from getting the reversal.
Schlong is squirming around, avoiding Burnham's attempts to control the action.
Schlong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlong passes Burnham's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schlong is controlling the pace.
Schlong is working for a submission of some sort.
Schlong trying to control from half guard but Burnham is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burnham tries to get to full guard but Schlong has control of the leg.
Schlong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schlong tries to pass to full mount but Burnham defends it.
Schlong passes to side control.
Schlong trying to control the position but Burnham is working away.
Burnham struggling a bit here.
Schlong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Long Schlong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burnham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burnham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burnham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schlong tries to stall but Burnham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schlong lands an uppercut.
Burnham works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Schlong looking to control.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlong is retaining full guard.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlong is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong is trying to keep Burnham in close.
Schlong wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lester Burnham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schlong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schlong is pulling down on Burnham's head. It's preventing any offense from Burnham, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burnham lands a leg kick that knocks Schlong off balance momentarily.
Schlong avoids the head kick by Burnham.
Burnham walks into a stiff left hand from Schlong.
Burnham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schlong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burnham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schlong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burnhams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burnham blocks a leg kick.
Burnham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schlong throws out the jab.
Burnham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burnham fakes the leg kick and cracks Schlong in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schlong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlong scores with a hook.
Burnham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schlong looks to land a right hand but Burnham moved out of range.
Burnham fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schlong just manages to avoid it.
Burnham avoids the body shot from Schlong.
Burnham just misses with a punch to the body.
Schlong works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schlong. Burnham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schlong checks a low kick from Burnham.
Schlong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schlong cracks Burnham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schlong cracks Burnham with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schlong throws a series of punches but Burnham avoids them all with ease.
Schlong misses the shot to the body.
Burnham scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burnham moves in looking to clinch but Schlong pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Schlong. Beautiful body shot.
Schlong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schlong looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnham is just out of range.
Schlong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schlong misses with a wild body shot.
Schlong connects with a right hand. Burnham shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnham. Schlong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burnham tries to clinch up.
Burnham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlong.
As Schlong backs away, Burnham returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burnham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schlong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burnham as he jumps to the side.
Burnham tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schlong.
Burnham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schlong moves away.
Long Schlong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schlong moves away.
Burnham lands a nice shot to the body.
Burnham seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schlong scores with a decent looking hook.
Burnham takes a swing at Schlong's ribcage but misses.
Schlong misses with a straight left.
Schlong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burnham swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schlong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schlong throws a hook but Burnham blocks it.
Burnham takes one on the button.
Burnham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burnham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schlong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnham defends it well.
Jab from Schlong.
Schlong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schlong throws a series of punches but Burnham avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Long Schlong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
A jab from Schlong does it's job there.
Schlong misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Schlong.
Burnham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schlong throws a jab when Burnham was well out of range.
Schlong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burnham missing with a left hand there. Schlong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burnham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schlong has time to react.
Schlong just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Burnham lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burnham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schlong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burnham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burnham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schlong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schlong 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.
Schlong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlong jabs Burnham right on the nose. Burnham blinks but takes it well.
Schlong misses with a straight right.
Burnham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schlong manages to circle out of the way.
Burnham throws out a leg kick but Schlong moves out of range and Burnham only half commits.
Schlong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burnham.
Schlong ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
Schlong moves out of range of the body kick from Burnham.
Burnham clinches.
Burnham tries a body shot but Schlong blocks it.
Burnham is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schlong.
Schlong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schlong throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnham.
Schlong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Schlong misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnham.
Burnham lands with a light punch inside.
Lester Burnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Long Schlong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Burnham.
Burnham is working for takedown but Schlong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schlong is trying to maintain a safe position but Burnham gets an underhook and turns Schlong into the cage.
Burnham misses with a body punch.
Schlong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schlong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schlong tries to work over Burnham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burnham blocks an uppercut.
Schlong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burnham backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burnham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schlong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schlong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnhams head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burnham leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schlong has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
Schlong lands with a left to the head.
Schlong leaning against his opponent.
Schlong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schlong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burnham is keeping busy.
A short right from Schlong.
Burnham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schlong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Burnham tries to pull guard but Schlong holds him up against the cage and eventually Burnham drops back down to his feet.
Schlong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlong throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Schlong.
Burnham is struggling to control the position.
Burnham gets control of Schlong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burnham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Burnham keeping moving, preventing Schlong from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnham working a defensive guard but Schlong passes into half guard.
Burnham wants to get back to full guard.
Burnham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlong pulls his head out easily.
Schlong is just content to waste time from the top position. Burnham takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Long Schlong.
I've got Schlong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Schlong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beta Knox (ranked 3022 p4p, 2770 weight class) and Hugo Olsen (ranked 370 p4p, 348 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Knox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Olsen slips a straight right by Knox.
Beta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Olsen thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Olsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olsen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Olsen misses the jab.
Olsen blocks a jab.
Knox scores with a hook.
Knox lands a body shot.
A jab from Olsen does it's job there.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Knox misses.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox slips under a jab from Olsen.
Nice cross by Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Olsen connects with a looping right hand.
Olsen slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Knox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Olsen tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Olsen is looking to stand back up but Knox counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Olsen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olsen defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knox is nestled in close to Olsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Olsen is looking for a sweep. Knox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olsen is trying to stand.
Knox trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Knox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olsen defending well though.
Knox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Olsen gets full guard.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Olsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Knox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Olsen has control of Knox's left arm, preventing Knox from doing any damage.
Knox won't allow Olsen to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Olsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knox wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Olsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Olsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olsen.
Hugo Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olsen loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Olsen works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Knox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Olsen sneaks out the side door and pushes Knox away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Olsen swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox dives in for a single leg takedown but Olsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Olsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Beta Knox will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Knox misses.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
It seemed like Olsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olsen.
A countering left hand to the body from Olsen misses.
Knox fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Olsen to the ground. Knox is now in Olsen's guard.
Knox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knox is controlling him.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox postures up.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Olsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knox stands up over Olsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
Olsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Olsen, not yet.
Olsen keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice uppercut there from Olsen.
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.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Beta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Olsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Olsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olsen with a jab.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olsen just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Olsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Olsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olsen at a distance.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Olsen's head.
Knox moves out of range as Olsen strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox cracks Olsen with a good jab.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Olsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Olsen off the cage and back into range.
Olsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Olsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox with a hook.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Knox tries for a takedown but Olsen circles away easily
and Olsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Olsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Olsen's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olsen staying out of range there.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Olsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Olsen with an uppercut!
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Olsen slips under a jab from Knox.
Olsen looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Olsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Olsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Olsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Beta Knox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Olsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox scores with a jab.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knox.
Olsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Knox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olsen keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen is looking to control Knox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olsen avoid being mounted?
Knox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olsen defending well though.
Knox wants to control but Olsen is keeping him busy.
Olsen tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Knox working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Olsen's thigh. Olsen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Olsen controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Knox prevents Olsen from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hugo Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olsen. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olsen throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Olsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Knox.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Olsen misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olsen as he jumps to the side.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Olsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Knox lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Olsen is out of range.
Knox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olsen pinned against the cage. Olsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beta Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses the jab.
Olsen misses with a body shot.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox lands with a hook. Olsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Olsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knox is thwarting Olsen's attempts to control the position.
Olsen gets full guard.
Beta Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Knox postures up and lands a big shot to Olsen's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beta Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beta Knox!
A victorious Beta Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 2656 p4p, 3327 weight class) and Shogun Silva (ranked 340 p4p, 425 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gomes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Gomes is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Gomes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gomes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva prevents Gomes from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Gomes is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
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.
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Silva moves into full guard.
Gomes pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is pressing down on Gomes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
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.
Gomes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is looking for a kimura here.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes controlling the pace.
Ronaldo Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomes prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva wants to stand but Gomes is controlling the position.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes passes into half guard.
Gomes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomes not doing much here.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes controlling the action here.
Gomes prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Gomes has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Gomes tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva regains half guard.
Gomes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gomes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gomes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gomes lands in his opponent's guard.
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Gomes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Gomes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Silva wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage.
Ronaldo Gomes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Gomes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
Shogun Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Rahman (ranked 2178 p4p, 1575 weight class) and Samuel Hardaway (ranked 264 p4p, 213 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Hardaway!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardaway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rahman thinking.
Hardaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardaway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rahman's knee momentarily.
Hardaway lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Hardaway effectively controlling the action here.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes a kick to the side of the head.
 It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Hardaway pushes him off.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardaway manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Hardaway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardaway misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Hardaway releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardaway throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.
Rahman moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Hardaway struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardaway.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardaway manages to break the clinch.
Hardaway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Hardaway can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardaway.
Hardaway avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Hardaway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardaway.
Hardaway tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardaway.
Hardaway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman blocks an elbow strike from Hardaway.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hardaway.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardaway tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman tries to clinch up.
Hardaway raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hardaway lands a right hook to the body.
Rahman tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Hardaway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardaway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Hardaway pushes him off.
Rahman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Despite the aggression on Hardaway's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardaway tries to work over Rahman's front leg with a kick but Rahman checks it.
Rahman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardaway counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardaway. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardaway counters with a head kick that drops Rahman to the mat! Rahman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Rahman is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Rahman catches Hardaway right on the button with a cross.
Hardaway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Hardaway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Rahman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahman darts in trying to clinch
and Hardaway counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Rahman is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samuel Hardaway!
A very excited looking Samuel Hardaway 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Cadman (ranked 2023 p4p, 1811 weight class) and Arriorus Adee (ranked 255 p4p, 235 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cayden Cadman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arriorus Adee!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adee misses with a low kick.
Adee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy left from Cadman finds it's target.
Cadman rushes Adee and presses him up against the cage.
Adee blocks an uppercut.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Cadman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Cadman .
Adee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adee presses Cadman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadman .
Cadman struggles to land a body shot inside as Adee controls his hands.
Cadman missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cadman .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
Adee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adee tries a body shot but Cadman blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Cadman .
Cadman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cadman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cadman fails to land.
Cadman pushes Adee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adee misses with the head strike.
A short right from Cadman on the inside.
Adee lands with a light punch inside.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Adee's head.
Adee avoiding damage as Cadman throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman lands a nice uppercut.
Adee scores with a shoulder strike.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cadman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Adee.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adee tries to work over Cadman 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Cadman as the two fighters clinch.
Cadman pulls guard.
Cadman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adee is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cadman holds on and takes a little breather.
Adee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adee is looking to stand up but Cadman won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman controlling the position.
Cadman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cadman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cadman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adee tries to clinch up.
Adee throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cadman tries to clinch but Adee moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cadman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cadman .
Cadman misses the shot to the body.
Cadman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadman moves away.
Adee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cadman .
Cadman tries to counter with a takedown but Adee is quick to defend against it.
Cadman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arriorus Adee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adee cracks a nice hook into Cadman 's ribs.
Cadman throws a solid leg kick but Adee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cadman .
Cadman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Adee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cadman doesn't seem phased though.
Adee throws the kick towards the body but Cadman avoids it.
Cadman misses the shot to the body.
Cadman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adee.
Cadman avoids the body shot from Adee.
Adee lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Cadman .
Adee keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Cadman misses its intended target.
Cadman blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Cadman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cadman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adee throws out the jab.
Cadman wants to clinch up but Adee keeps it at a distance.
Cadman looks to score with a jab to the body but Adee is just out of range.
A big left from Adee misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Cadman , right into the meat of the thigh.
Cadman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adee can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Adee coming out on top.
Danga de danga de dang - Adee scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Adee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Adee.
Cadman cracks Adee with an open hand slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cadman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cadman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Adee throws the kick towards the body but Cadman avoids it.
Adee scores with a hook to the body. Cadman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adee throws a head kick but Cadman moves out of range.
Cadman has been working on his balance at CFC Underground, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Adee.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cadman misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cadman backwards.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cayden Cadman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cadman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Adee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cadman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cadman trying to control the position but instead, Adee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cadman into the cage.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adee blocks an uppercut.
Adee struggles to land a body shot inside as Cadman controls his hands.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cadman lands a left hand.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adee digs a right hand into Cadman 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cadman 's gas tank.
Cadman working aggressively here.
A short right from Adee on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adee throws a hook to the side of Cadman 's head but Cadman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick lands for Cadman .
A jab from Adee misses.
Cadman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cadman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adee digs a good hook to Cadman 's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adee ducks right into an uppercut from Cadman .
Adee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cadman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Cadman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arriorus Adee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Adee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adee with a jab.
Cadman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cadman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adee looks for the body kick but Cadman saw that one coming.
Adee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cadman drives through and clinches with Adee against the cage.
Cadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cadman lands with a right to the head.
Cadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cadman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adee can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Cadman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Adee.
Cadman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adee backwards.
Adee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cadman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adees head.
Cadman effectively controlling the action here.
Cadman blocks a body shot from Adee.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman .
Cadman misses with some punches.
Adee presses Cadman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Cadman fails to land.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman blocking some punches.
Adee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman .
Adee throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Cadman avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Adee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Adee.
Adee lands a nice shot to the body.
Cadman working aggressively here.
Adee throws a punch but it's blocked by Cadman .
Adee misses with a punch on the inside.
Cadman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cadman slows down the pace here.
Adee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adee.
A short body shot lands from Adee as the two fighters clinch.
Cadman working aggressively here.
Adee lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Adee fails to land.
Adee struggles to land a body shot inside as Cadman controls his hands.
Adee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cadman has a couple of punches blocked by Adee.
Adee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cadman is rocked!
Adee dips a shoulder and cracks Cadman with a mighty uppercut! Cadman falls back against the cage and Adee unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cadman is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Adee screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arriorus Adee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semmy Cobb (ranked 2076 p4p, 2089 weight class) and Erik Friedrichsen (ranked 263 p4p, 265 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cobb might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You dropped the Bomb on me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Semmy Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Friedrichsen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedrichsen just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Friedrichsen misses with a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a three punch combo that has Friedrichsen backing up. Friedrichsen nods at Cobb to acknowledge the strikes.
Cobb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Cobb slips a straight right by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!
Friedrichsen misses the body punch
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Friedrichsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
Friedrichsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Friedrichsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Cobb staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friedrichsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedrichsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Friedrichsen.
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Friedrichsen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Friedrichsen throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Friedrichsen thumps Cobb with a low kick.
Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friedrichsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.
Cobb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Friedrichsen'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!
Friedrichsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a crisp right that sends Friedrichsen to the canvas! Cobb follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb!
Semmy Cobb decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Erik Friedrichsen was interviewed post fight and said 'I am young. This is merely a slight delay'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nuri Jafar (ranked 1796 p4p, 2891 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 112 p4p, 191 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryokale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ryokale slips a straight right by Jafar.
Ryokale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jafar defends it well.
Jafar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jafar stuffs the takedown.
Jafar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ryokale lands with a cross.
Jafar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jafar as he jumps to the side.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruddo Ryokale.
Ryokale tries to clinch but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar closes the distance and pushes Ryokale back into the cage.
Jafar tries to work over Ryokale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Ryokale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryokale controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryokale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryokale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ryokale fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryokale controls his hands.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryokale.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryokale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ryokale misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryokale has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryokale wants a takedown but no success here.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Ryokale.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryokale.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ryokale is looking for a takedown.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Ryokale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryokale swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Ryokale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Ryokale avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryokale.
Jafar tries a body shot but Ryokale blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Jafar pushes Ryokale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ryokale blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Ryokale gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jafar kicks off Ryokale and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Ryokale throws a right and a left that Jafar avoids nicely.
Ryokale throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
Ryokale tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jafar sprawls well. Jafar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryokale gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale connects with a single shot there.
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryokale throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar pushes Ryokale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Ryokale throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Ryokale has clasped his hands together around Jafar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jafar sneaks out the side door and pushes Ryokale away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryokale darts in trying to clinch
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryokale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jafar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jafar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ryokale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryokale gets back to half guard.
Jafar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryokale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Jafar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryokale actively working from the bottom here.
Jafar is taking a breather. Ryokale 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.
Jafar stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryokale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Ryokale has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Ryokale misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar is working Ryokale over against the cage.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryokale's elbow.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Ryokale is trying to drag Jafar to the mat but Jafar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryokale.
Ryokale blocking some punches.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryokale throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Ryokale can't get the takedown.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar misses with some punches.
Ryokale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryokale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryokale throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryokale.
Ryokale tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Ryokale misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Ryokale can't get the takedown.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruddo Ryokale.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryokale scores with a shot to the side of Jafar's head.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Ryokale has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
Ryokale misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Jafar gets underhooks to prevent Ryokale's takedown attempt.
Ryokale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryokale can do to turn this around?
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryokale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar gets underhooks to prevent Ryokale's takedown attempt.
Ryokale throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Ryokale.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Jafar.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryokale.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ryokale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Ryokale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jafar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ryokale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryokale misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Jafar misses its target.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryokale.
Ryokale looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ryokale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jafar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jafar pushes Ryokale up against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Ryokale scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Jafar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryokale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jafar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ryokale thows a huge punch but Jafar dodges it nicely.
Jafar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryokale.
Jafar is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryokale working the head and body with strikes.
Jafar is pressing down on Ryokale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jafar is pulling down on Ryokale's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryokale, at least for the moment.
Ryokale won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
Ryokale throwing strikes from guard but Jafar blocks nicely.
Jafar pulls Ryokale in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryokale from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jafar pushes Ryokale off and gets back to his feet.
Ryokale drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ryokale 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.
Jafar trying to control but Ryokale is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryokale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Ryokale's legs - danger averted.
Ryokale is looking for a triangle here but Jafar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ryokale is looking to regain half guard here but Jafar keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryokale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jafar working away.
Ryokale is looking to regain half guard here but Jafar keeps moving and retains side control.
Jafar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ryokale wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jafar stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ryokale clinches with his opponent.
Jafar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ruddo Ryokale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Ryokale's head.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Ryokale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryokale blocking some punches.
Ryokale throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryokale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryokale controls his hands.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jafar 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Savage Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cory McDonnell (ranked 1298 p4p, 1152 weight class) and Wilhelm Strauss (ranked 178 p4p, 154 weight class). McDonnell comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC Thunderstruck. Strauss has chosen Root Of All Evil as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 28 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Strauss avoids the punch easily.
Strauss throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss tried to score with a low kick but McDonnell checks it.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Cory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonnell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strauss checks it well.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
Strauss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonnell tries to clinch but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonnell.
Strauss throws a series of punches but McDonnell avoids them all with ease.
McDonnell throws a big counter combination but Strauss scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strauss, pushing him back against the cage.
Strauss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Strauss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strauss or not.
Strauss dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDonnell lands a body shot.
McDonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strauss blocks an elbow strike from McDonnell.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Strauss is trying to break free.
McDonnell lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
A short body shot lands from McDonnell as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonnell.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strauss manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Strauss does it's job there.
McDonnell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss connects with a solid leg kick.
Strauss slips under a jab.
McDonnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strauss moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Strauss as he connects with a hook.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strauss misses with a body kick.
Strauss scores with a punch to the head.
Strauss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonnell misses with a hook.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
Strauss throws a front kick aimed at McDonnell's knee but McDonnell avoids it well.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
A countering left hand to the body from Strauss misses.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDonnell walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonnell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strauss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Strauss takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonnell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strauss counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strauss is looking to land body kicks.
Strauss connects with an inside leg kick.
Strauss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonnell. That did some damage!
Strauss clobbers McDonnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
A little feinted left hand from McDonnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonnell tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell forces Strauss back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
The referee calls for Strauss to work.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strauss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss scores with a kick to the body.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strauss swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonnell.
Strauss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strauss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strauss lands a two punch combo.
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
McDonnell wants to clinch up but Strauss keeps it at a distance.
McDonnell jabs at Strauss's body.
A jab from Strauss misses.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Strauss manages to circle out of the way.
Strauss throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
McDonnell slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strauss misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strauss's knee momentarily.
Strauss throws a right hand that McDonnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonnell also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Strauss takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McDonnell misses its target.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss lands a nice looking body shot.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
McDonnell tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Strauss throws a nice head kick!
Strauss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Strauss throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
McDonnell fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonnell tries to clinch up but Strauss circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonnell wants to clinch.
McDonnell scores with a hook.
McDonnell tries to clinch there but Strauss circles away.
Strauss misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell with a jab.
Strauss takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strauss looks to land a body kick but McDonnell moved away.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from McDonnell is predictable there
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strauss throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Strauss is just out of range.
Strauss dodges the punch combination from McDonnell.
McDonnell has managed to clinch.
Strauss taking a breather.
McDonnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
McDonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonnell.
Strauss throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Strauss is looking to control McDonnell's arms but McDonnell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strauss has his back to the cage.
McDonnell takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
A short uppercut from McDonnell.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strauss as McDonnell tries to tie him up.
Stalling in the clinch from Strauss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell cracks Strauss with a nice body shot.
Strauss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of McDonnell's head.
Strauss breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strauss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strauss! But no joy.
Strauss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Strauss.
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice cross by Strauss.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
McDonnell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss tries a quick counter leg kick but McDonnell is wise to it.
McDonnell clinches up with Strauss and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell is leaning against Strauss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonnell misses with a knee to the head.
McDonnell stalling in the clinch but Strauss improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the side of Strauss's head.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDonnell prevents a body shot from Strauss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell is leaning against Strauss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonnell can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
Strauss manages to break the clinch.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonnell has time to react.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
Strauss moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
Strauss unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell lands a head kick!
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Strauss throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
Strauss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell tries to clinch
and Strauss counters with a nice uppercut.
Strauss takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strauss walks into a straight right hand from McDonnell.
Cory McDonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
A shot to the liver by McDonnell. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonnell misses with a hook
and Strauss counters with a one-two to the body.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonnell.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilhelm Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Strauss punishes McDonnell's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from McDonnell.
Good work by McDonnell as he checks the leg kick.
Strauss moves out of range of the body kick.
Strauss throws out a counter right but McDonnell avoids it with no problem.
Strauss lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from McDonnell.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and Strauss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Strauss, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
Strauss only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strauss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strauss digs a good body shot into McDonnell's ribs.
Strauss lands a body shot.
McDonnell drops his hands momentarily and Strauss takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strauss slips under a jab.
Strauss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Strauss moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss jabs at McDonnell's body.
McDonnell looks to clinch
and Strauss counters with a left and a right that stings McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
Strauss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Strauss.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonnell has time to react.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonnell.
McDonnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
McDonnell moves to clinch but Strauss breaks away
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from McDonnell
and Strauss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strauss.
Strauss checks a low kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strauss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strauss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
An out of breath Wilhelm Strauss thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 521 p4p, 1155 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 73 p4p, 156 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shamrock's choice of entrance music: One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 56 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock misses with a body kick.
Shamrock looks to throw a body kick
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks for a takedown but Shamrock sprawls well.
Shamrock scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamrock, which made it look bad.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Shamrock.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith staying out of range there.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shamrock cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick by Shamrock misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Nick Shamrock's cut even more.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock misses with the body kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
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 Smith will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shamrock.
Shamrock looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
It looks like Smith has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamrock is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Shamrock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a body kick that misses
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shamrock!
Shamrock explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Shamrock tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith staying out of range there.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shamrock won't be happy with that.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Smith is dominant here and he's now got Shamrock's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Shamrock up.
Shamrock can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with punches from the back.
Smith lands punches and elbows.
Smith scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The cut above Nick Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Smith cracks Shamrock with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Shamrock from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Nick Shamrock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Shamrock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Smith!
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