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HFC 109 - Bigg vs Washington PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 2670 p4p, 2527 weight class) and Risto Rytina (ranked 350 p4p, 333 weight class). Risto Rytina acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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208
6 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Rytina!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rytina misses with a looping right.
Rytina gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rytina wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rytina's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rytina wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Rytina keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rytina's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rytina wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Rytina is working away.
Rytina is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is pressing down on Rytina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rytina is holding on for now.
Silva wants to control but Rytina is keeping him busy.
Silva works his way into side control.
Silva lands an elbow.
Rytina prevents Silva from moving into mount.
Rytina can't do much from the bottom here.
Rytina stops Silva from passing to mount.
Rytina struggling a bit here.
Rytina is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rytina can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position but Rytina is working away.
Rytina taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Rytina is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Rytina prevents Silva from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Rytina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva trying to control the position but Rytina is working away.
Rytina taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Rytina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rytina has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rytina keeps working.
Rytina sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva is nestled in close to Rytina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva wants to control but Rytina is keeping him busy.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Rytina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rytina trying to control here.
Rytina is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rytina gets his way!
Silva is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rytina is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silva for a finish.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva covering up well under a series of strikes from Rytina.
Rytina looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rytina looking for the RNC.
Rytina is hanging on to Silva's back as he tries to escape.
Rytina is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silva has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rytina defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Rytina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rytina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rytina throws a nice head kick!
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rytina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Rytina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice sprawl there from Rytina as Silva shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rytina moves into the clinch.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rytina lands with a left to the head.
Silva wants the takedown. Rytina is fighting it off but Silva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rytina's guard against the cage.
Silva trying to control but Rytina is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Rytina keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rytina looking to control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rytina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rytina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva 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.
Rytina being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to control.
Silva pulls Rytina in close to prevent any damage.
Silva 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.
Silva trying to control the position here.
Rytina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Rytina from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rytina wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rytina moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rytina feints a counter leg kick.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva jabs Rytina to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Risto Rytina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Rytina defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Rytina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva takes a swing at Rytina's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rytina counters with a nice uppercut.
Alex Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Rytina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rytina ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Rytina saw that one coming.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Rytina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Rytina moved out of range.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Rytina counters with a right hand to the body.
Rytina tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva scores with a hook.
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 Alex Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rytina throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rytina pinned against the cage. Rytina gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Rytina was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rytina avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Rytina is just out of range.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Rytina counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva goes for a double leg but Rytina avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rytina continues to drive forward.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rytina after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva prevents a body shot from Rytina.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rytina is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rytina has his back to the cage.
Rytina holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rytina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rytina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Rytina.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rytina stalling in the clinch.
Rytina lands a shoulder strike.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Rytina controls the action.
Rytina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Rytina working Silva over with knees to the body.
Rytina prevents a body shot from Silva.
Rytina using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rytina lands with a left to the head.
Rytina scores with a shoulder strike.
Rytina lands a knee to the body.
Rytina landing knees to the body.
Rytina using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rytina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rytina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Risto Rytina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rytina crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Rytina pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rytina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rytina scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Alex Silva has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rytina pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Rytina.
Rytina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Rytina.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rytina - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Rytina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rytina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rytina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rytina trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rytina into the cage.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rytina gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rytina trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rytina as Silva tries to tie him up.
Rytina landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rytina lands with a right to the head.
Rytina is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rytina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rytina manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Rytina.
Rytina landing knees to the body.
Rytina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rytina is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rytina works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rytina stalls.
Rytina landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rytina.
Rytina taking a breather.
Rytina is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rytina taking a breather.
Rytina lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rytina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva lands a right hand.
Rytina lands a knee to the body.
Rytina lands with a light punch inside.
Rytina utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rytina slowing the pace effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Rytina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor Butcher (ranked 806 p4p, 1184 weight class) and Thomas Hearn (ranked 114 p4p, 162 weight class). Butcher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eaten by Bloodbath. Hearn has chosen Clean Sweep - Graft as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Conor Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Hearn!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearn avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Hearn slips under a jab from Butcher.
Butcher darts in and clinches Hearn up against the cage.
Butcher gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hearn tries to kick Butcher off but Butcher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Butcher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hearn wants to get back to his feet.
Butcher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hearn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher prevents Hearn from standing back up.
Butcher is controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher clinches with his opponent.
Hearn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Butcher looking for a takedown.
Hearn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hearn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
Hearn tries a body shot but Butcher blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher wants to take the fight to the mat but Hearn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Hearn.
Butcher is trying to drag Hearn to the mat but Hearn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
Hearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn cracks Butcher with a nice body shot.
Hearn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hearn misses with the head strike.
Butcher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hearn is defending well.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn prevents the takedown attempt.
Butcher stalling the fight.
Hearn lands an uppercut.
Butcher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hearn is defending well.
Hearn scores with a shoulder strike.
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearn throws a head punch that misses.
Hearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butcher goes for a takedown attempt but Hearn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hearn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Butcher. That did some damage!
Butcher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Butcher throws a hook but Hearn avoids it easily.
Hearn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Butcher. Butcher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Butcher moves out of range of the body kick.
Butcher misses the shot to the body.
Hearn tries a quick counter leg kick but Butcher is wise to it.
Hearn cracks Butcher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hearn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hearn slips under a jab from Butcher.
Butcher scores with a nice right hand.
Butcher throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butcher takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hearn throws a body kick that misses.
Butcher moves into range and clinches up with Hearn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Butcher goes for a takedown attempt but Hearn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Butcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hearn misses the target.
Hearn moves in looking to clinch but Butcher pushes him off.
Butcher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hearn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hearn misses with a low kick.
Butcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hearn throws a leg kick that misses.
Butcher misses with a right hand
and Hearn counters with a series of strikes. Butcher will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Butcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hearn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hearn scoring well with a low kick there.
Hearn throws a front kick that sends Butcher stumbling back into the cage.
Hearn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hearn throws a looping overhand right but Butcher ducks down to avoid it.
Hearn misses with a body kick.
Butcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hearn to score with a decent uppercut.
Butcher throws a big shot that misses.
Butcher walks into a stiff left hand from Hearn.
Butcher avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Butcher tries to counter with a takedown but Hearn is quick to defend against it.
Butcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hearn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hearn after a bit of a struggle.
Hearn presses Butcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Hearn on the inside.
Hearn working aggressively here.
Hearn is working Butcher over against the cage.
Hearn working aggressively here.
Butcher is working for takedown but Hearn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Butcher has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hearn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butcher tries a body shot but Hearn blocks it.
Butcher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hearn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hearn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hearn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Butcher is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hearn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A short right from Hearn.
Hearn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Butcher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hearn after a bit of a struggle.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike.
Hearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hearn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearn lands a right hand.
Hearn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hearn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Thomas Hearn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Butcher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hearn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Butcher wants to take the fight to the mat but Hearn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hearn gets underhooks to prevent Butcher's takedown attempt.
Hearn tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Hearn back against the cage.
Hearn lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hearn.
A shot in the inside from Hearn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn stops a takedown attempt from Butcher.
Hearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hearn works on Butcher's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearn.
Hearn pushes Butcher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn lands a hook that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Hearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butcher wants to take the fight to the mat but Hearn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hearn tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearn misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hearn.
Still in the clinch, Hearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Butcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn misses with the head strike.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Hearn.
Butcher wants to take the fight to the mat but Hearn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hearn gets through Butcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Butcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hearn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Butcher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hearn is defending well.
A short right from Hearn on the inside.
A short right from Hearn on the inside.
Hearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hearn working aggressively here.
Butcher wants a takedown but no success here.
Hearn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
That kick from Hearn tenderised Butcher's leg. Butcher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hearn clinches up with Butcher and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hearn.
Hearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hearn lands with a light punch inside.
Hearn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hearn stops a takedown attempt from Butcher.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Hearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hearn scores with a shoulder strike.
Hearn presses Butcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hearn misses with the head strike.
Hearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Hearn.
A short right from Hearn.
A body shot lands from Hearn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butcher's elbow.
Hearn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hearn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Hearn tries a body shot but Butcher blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hearn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hearn tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Hearn.
Hearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Butcher controls his hands.
Hearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Butcher tries for a takedown but Hearn manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butcher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hearn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Conor Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearn lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hearn.
 Butcher is rocked!
Hearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hearn prevents the takedown attempt.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Butcher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hearn is defending well.
Hearn lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Butcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Butcher blocks a body shot from Hearn.
Butcher seems to have got his legs back now.
Hearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hearn.
A right hand to the body from Hearn.
Hearn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Hearn lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn misses with the head strike.
Hearn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hearn pushes Butcher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thomas Hearn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Hearn.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike.
Butcher tries to score a body lock takedown but Hearn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hearn.
Butcher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hearn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Butcher stuns Hearn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas Hearn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hearn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hearn throws a front kick that sends Butcher stumbling back into the cage.
Butcher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hearn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Butcher will feel that in the morning.
Hearn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hearn lands with a straight right. Butcher didn't see that one coming.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Hearn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hearn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.
Butcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Hearn counters with a three punch combo that has Butcher backing up. Butcher nods at Hearn to acknowledge the strikes.
Butcher tries to clinch but Hearn is having none of it.
Butcher takes one to the side of the head.
Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Hearn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hearn 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearn!
Thomas Hearn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbervan Soares (ranked 1082 p4p, 1160 weight class) and James Kirk (ranked 161 p4p, 175 weight class). Gilbervan Soares had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilbervan Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Kirk tries a quick counter leg kick but Soares is wise to it.
Soares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirk.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares lands a body shot.
Soares works Kirk's body with a nice hook.
Kirk misses with a wild body shot.
Kirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soares momentarily.
Soares throws a sloppy head kick and Kirk moves out of range easily.
Soares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirk moves away.
Soares takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Kirk swings for the body but Soares moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Soares has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kirk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soares is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares just misses with a punch to the body.
Soares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Soares catches Kirk right on the button with a cross.
Soares fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kirk to the ground. Soares is now in Kirk's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soares lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kirk wants to stand but Soares is controlling the position.
Soares has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soares postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kirk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kirk wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soares with a nice head shot there.
Soares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk wants to sweep but no luck.
Soares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirk is retaining full guard.
Soares connects with a couple of short punches.
Soares lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Soares working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kirk's head.
Soares landing some decent shots from guard.
Kirk being controlled here, momentarily.
Soares being controlled here momentarily.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Kirk is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kirk is controlling the pace.
Soares tries to get to full guard but Kirk has control of the leg.
Soares gets full guard.
Kirk trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Soares wants to sweep but no luck.
Soares controls Kirk momentarily but Kirk frees himself.
Soares wants to sweep here but Kirk controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Soares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kirk manages to get himself to full guard.
Kirk trying to control the position.
Soares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soares scoring with some ground and pound.
Kirk pulls Soares in close to prevent any damage.
Kirk looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbervan Soares dominated that 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.
Kirk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Kirk misses.
Kirk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soares misses with a two punch combination.
Kirk scores with a nice strike.
Kirk staying out of range there.
Soares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soares misses with a wild body shot.
Kirk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soares.
Soares connects with a right hand. Kirk shakes it off.
Kirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirk gets caught flat footed, as Soares shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirk can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kirk holds on and takes a little breather.
Soares landing some decent shots from guard.
Soares wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk has Soares pulled in close to control his posture.
Soares connects with a couple of short punches.
Soares lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kirk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Soares is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirk has wrist control.
Kirk has momentary wrist control but Soares slips an elbow through the middle.
Gilbervan Soares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kirk looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirk, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirk is pulling down on Soares's head to control his posture.
Soares lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Soares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kirk controls Soares momentarily but Soares frees himself.
Kirk is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Soares postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Soares won't allow Kirk to sweep him here.
Soares throwing strikes from guard but Kirk blocks nicely.
Soares makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Soares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kirk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soares landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soares's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares with a nice head shot there.
Soares working some strikes from top position.
Kirk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soares wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Soares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soares works over Kirk with some ground and pound from guard.
Kirk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbervan Soares dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Soares fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
Soares lands a right hook to the body.
Kirk slips a straight right by Soares.
Kirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soares was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirk.
Soares throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kirk was covering up waiting for the punch and Soares finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kirk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Kirk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soares manages to get himself to full guard.
Kirk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Soares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirk is one step ahead there.
Kirk wants to stand but Soares is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kirk stopping the sweep attempt from Soares.
Kirk looking to pass the guard.
Soares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soares dives on top into guard.
Kirk is trying to keep Soares in close.
Soares works over Kirk with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares won't allow Kirk to get back to his feet.
Soares postures up.
Soares tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirk is retaining full guard.
Kirk is trying to control the position but Soares postures up.
Soares works over Kirk with some ground and pound from guard.
Soares distracts Kirk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soares trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Soares controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soares's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Soares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Soares working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kirk's head.
Soares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kirk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soares lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soares is stalling in the full guard.
Gilbervan Soares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soares's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbervan Soares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soares 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, James Kirk stepped up to the mic, saying 'KHAAAAAAN!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Van Barle (ranked 1434 p4p, 2018 weight class) and Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 193 p4p, 266 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dillon Van Barle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 It looks like Ronaldo Gomes has been cut.
Van Barle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Barle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomes.
Gomes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Barle in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Van Barle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Van Barle.
Gomes takes a swing at Van Barle's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Van Barle's head coaches at Mystic Gym of the Outworld that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Barle staying out of range there.
Gomes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Van Barle.
Van Barle lands a big uppercut and Gomes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gomes looks OK. Van Barle waves Gomes back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Barle slips a jab from Gomes.
A slow jab from Gomes misses its intended target.
Van Barle moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Van Barle misses
and Gomes counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomes slips a jab and a cross from Van Barle.
Gomes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Barle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Barle throws a lazy head kick
and Gomes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gomes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Barle moves away.
Gomes looks to land a right hand but Van Barle moved out of range.
Van Barle cracks Gomes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gomes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Van Barle finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Barle ducks under a wild hook from Gomes.
Van Barle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gomes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Barle misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes digs a good hook to Van Barle's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Barle throws a looping overhand right but Gomes ducks down to avoid it.
Gomes missing with a left hand there. Van Barle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Van Barle lands a nice hook to Gomes's body. Gomes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Barle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gomes is aggressively charging in as Van Barle backs up avoiding any damage. Van Barle tosses out a jab and Gomes runs right into it face first! Gomes is out cold! Van Barle dropped down on all fours and is barking in Gomes's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillon Van Barle!
Dillon Van Barle opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Boxaaja (ranked 761 p4p, 586 weight class) and Fidel Legions (ranked 112 p4p, 87 weight class). Boxaaja comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Side - Blind Channel. Legions is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Boxaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fidel Legions!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legions avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legions bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boxaaja's head backwards.
Boxaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legions swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxaaja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boxaaja throws a leg kick that is checked
and Legions counters with a good low kick that Boxaaja was not able to check.
Legions stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with a low kick as Legions jumps back.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legions wants to slow Boxaaja down by chopping away at his legs.
Boxaaja misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Boxaaja throws a leg kick that is checked
and Legions counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boxaaja!
Boxaaja sneaks out the side door and pushes Legions away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxaaja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Boxaaja misses with a straight left.
And Legions responds with a good body kick, but Boxaaja manages to step out the way in time.
Legions takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxaaja 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.
Legions slips a jab from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boxaaja throws a low kick but it's checked well by Legions.
We've been told by Boxaaja's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Boxaaja moves out of range easily.
Legions fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boxaaja avoids it really well and circles away.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja thumps Legions with a low kick.
Boxaaja avoids the head kick by Legions.
A swing and a miss from Boxaaja.
Legions takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boxaaja looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
Legions tries a quick counter leg kick but Boxaaja is wise to it.
Boxaaja feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Legionss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boxaaja slips under a jab.
Legions connects with a crisp jab.
Legions will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions tries to move into range but Boxaaja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Legions lands with a straight right. Boxaaja didn't see that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boxaaja. Legions shrugs it off though.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Boxaaja's head but Boxaaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions connects with a body shot that sends Boxaaja's belly button to the back.
Boxaaja is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boxaaja ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Boxaaja tries to counter by clinching up but Legions breaks away and moves out of range.
Legions drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxaaja.
Legions shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boxaaja but Boxaaja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxaaja throws out a loose jab but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Legions with the counter takedown but Boxaaja avoids it easily.
Boxaaja gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legions checks a leg kick.
Legions is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boxaaja slips under a jab.
Boxaaja throws a right hand that misses
and Legions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legions tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boxaaja is able to avoid easily.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Boxaaja.
Danga de danga de dang - Boxaaja scores with a four punch combination!
Boxaaja catches Legions with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Legions tries to keep at a distance but Boxaaja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Legions goes for a takedown attempt but Boxaaja pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paul Boxaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Legions.
Legions takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Legions looks to land a combination but Boxaaja avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions wants to slow Boxaaja down by chopping away at his legs.
Legions slips a straight right by Boxaaja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions moves away from the strike by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Legions there.
Boxaaja tries to clinch but Legions moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legions.
Boxaaja tries to clinch but Legions moves out of range.
Boxaaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legions moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legions misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking body kick.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxaaja throws a jab when Legions was well out of range.
Boxaaja misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legions or perhaps it was just good defense by Boxaaja, which made it look bad.
Legions walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legions bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boxaaja's head backwards.
Legions fails with the takedown.
Boxaaja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legions's head.
Legions misses with a kick to the body
and Boxaaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxaaja blocks a low kick nicely.
Boxaaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Legions circles away.
Boxaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legions can do to turn this around?
Boxaaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Boxaaja moved out of range nicely.
Boxaaja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Legions tries to work over Boxaaja's front leg with a kick but Boxaaja checks it.
Legions connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boxaaja momentarily.
Boxaaja has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boxaaja lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Boxaaja.
Legions works on Boxaaja's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions lands an uppercut.
Boxaaja lands with a left to the head.
Legions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Legions.
Boxaaja is rocked!
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Oh Boxaaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxaaja seems to have got his legs back now.
Legions pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxaaja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Legions walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legions swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxaaja gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Legions gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fidel Legions!
A very excited looking Fidel Legions 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David King (ranked 1052 p4p, 1606 weight class) and Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 140 p4p, 225 weight class). King kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Manchester United Chants George Best Song Spirit In The Sky. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smash Machine doesn't seem bothered though.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smash Machine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King slips a straight right by Smash Machine.
A punch lands to the side of Smash Machine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bone Breakerz in the buildup to the fight.
King jabs at Smash Machine's body.
Smash Machine thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smash Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Smash Machine counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a hook to the body
and Smash Machine counters with a right hand to the body.
Smash Machine closes the distance looking to clinch
and King counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smash Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smash Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Smash Machine blocks a body shot from King.
Smash Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
It looks like David King has been cut.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King cracks Smash Machine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smash Machine 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.
Smash Machine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
That has opened up Clinch King Smash Machine's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash Machine throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smash Machine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smash Machine takes the fight into the clinch.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
Smash Machine pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King slips nicely into half guard.
King looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
King has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
King is thwarting Smash Machine's attempts to control the position.
King trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King cracks Smash Machine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smash Machines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from King misses.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Smash Machine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smash Machine moves into range and clinches up with King.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
Smash Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smash Machine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smash Machine lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
King dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King has had enough of the clinch but Smash Machine keeps him there for the moment.
King tries to break free but Smash Machine pushes him back against the cage.
Smash Machine blocks a body shot from King.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smash Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smash Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
Smash Machine connects with a knee to the head.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smash Machine with a knee to the head.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from King on the inside.
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 David King will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Smash Machine throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Smash Machine.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Smash Machine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smash Machine tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Smash Machine looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Smash Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King clobbers Smash Machine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smash Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Smash Machine misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smash Machine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smash Machine lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Smash Machine misses with a combination
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smash Machine thinking.
King tries to keep at a distance but Smash Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smash Machine's elbow.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Smash Machine with a knee to the head.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
David King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smash Machine throws a head kick that misses.
Smash Machine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
King slips under a jab.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smash Machine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smash Machine moves away from the strike by King.
Smash Machine forces King back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Smash Machine.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smash Machine is breathing heavily.
King manages to break the clinch.
King slips under a jab.
King scores with a punch to the head.
King lands a jab.
The cut above Clinch King Smash Machine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King slips under a jab.
King misses with a body shot.
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
King blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from King.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King manages to break the clinch.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Smash Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Smash Machine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King lands a big right hand that sends Smash Machine crashing to the mat! King stays standing though and waves Smash Machine back to his feet!
 Smash Machine is rocked!
Clinch King Smash Machine'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 Clinch King Smash Machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David King!
After the fight, David King was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Clinch King Smash Machine was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Olsen (ranked 1112 p4p, 794 weight class) and Manco Unknown (ranked 166 p4p, 115 weight class). Unknown has chosen Ennio Morricone as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Harry Olsen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Harry Olsen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manco Unknown!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Olsen, as that shot connected.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Unknown! But no joy.
Unknown walks into a straight right hand from Olsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olsen. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Unknown scores with a head kick. Olsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Unknown 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 lands a nice shot that snaps Unknown's head back.
Olsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Olsen throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Unknowns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Olsen misses with a looping left.
Unknown scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olsen.
Crunch! Unknown slams his shin into Olsen's torso.
A slow jab from Olsen misses its intended target.
Unknown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Olsen forces Unknown back against the cage and clinches.
Unknown pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen wants to stand but Unknown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Unknown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olsen is one step ahead there.
Olsen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Unknown's guard.
Unknown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olsen is looking to stand up but Unknown won't let him.
Olsen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Unknown, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Olsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Olsen throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Olsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olsen throws out the jab.
Olsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Unknown throws the kick towards the body but Olsen avoids it.
Olsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Unknown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
Harry Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Olsen.
Nice jab there from Olsen.
Nice defenses there by Unknown.
Olsen throws a hook but Unknown blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Unknown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Olsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Unknown counters with a straight right hand.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unknown.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Olsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Unknown throws a shot from downtown. Olsen moves away and avoids it.
Olsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Unknown drops his hands momentarily and Olsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Olsen misses.
Olsen closes the distance and pushes Unknown back into the cage.
Unknown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unknown pulls guard successfully.
Unknown looking for a sweep. Not yet Unknown, not yet.
Unknown is still trying to improve position.
Unknown trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen won't allow Unknown to sweep him here.
Olsen postures up.
Unknown will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Unknown is on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Olsen wants to stand but Unknown is controlling the position.
Unknown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Olsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Olsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Olsen!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Unknown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Olsen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Olsen misses with a hook
and Unknown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Olsen's knee momentarily.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Harry Olsen has been cut.
Unknown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Unknown moves away and avoids it.
Unknown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Unknown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown throws a nice looking combination but Olsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unknown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Unknown throws out a counter right but Olsen avoids it with no problem.
Olsen scores with the left hand. Unknown knows he should have avoided that one.
Olsen misses with an uppercut
and Olsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unknown throws out the jab.
Unknown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown throws the kick towards the body but Olsen avoids it.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Olsen.
Olsen tries to clinch there but Unknown circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Unknown is predictable there
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Unknown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Olsen finds it's target.
Unknown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Unknown slips a jab from Olsen.
Olsen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Olsen moves out of range as Unknown strikes.
Olsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Unknown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Olsen clinches with his opponent.
Olsen pushes Unknown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olsen working aggressively here.
Unknown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Olsen to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Olsen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Olsen.
Unknown lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown swings wildly with an uppercut but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olsen misses with the head strike.
A short right from Olsen on the inside.
Olsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unknown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Olsen walks away with a smile on his face. Unknown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Unknown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Unknown counters with an outside leg kick.
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Unknown moved out of range nicely.
Unknown thuds his right hand into Olsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unknown wants to counter with a clinch but Olsen pushes him away.
A cross from Olsen lands.
Unknown throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsen.
A good leg kick by Olsen.
Olsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Olsen checks a leg kick.
Unknown throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Unknown misses with a low kick.
A jab from Olsen misses.
Unknown throws a big counter head kick but Olsen avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Olsen.
Unknown takes one to the side of the head.
Olsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Olsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Olsen misses with an uppercut
and Unknown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Unknown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unknown moves away.
Unknown just misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Olsen misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Harry Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olsen is looking to clinch but Unknown is avoiding it.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unknown.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Harry Olsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Olsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Olsen tries to clinch up but Unknown circles away and keeps his distance.
Unknown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olsen misses with a looping left.
Unknown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Unknown misses with a low kick.
Unknown blocks the body kick.
Unknown only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Olsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olsen wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Olsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Olsen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Unknown.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Olsen scores with a nice strike.
Unknown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unknown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Unknown tries to counter by closing the distance.
Olsen scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Unknown.
Unknown throws out a counter right but Olsen avoids it with no problem.
Olsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Olsen misses its intended target.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unknown.
Unknown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Olsen tries to clinch there but Unknown circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Unknown.
Olsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Olsen misses the target.
Unknown cracks Olsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Olsen tests Unknown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Unknown moved out of range nicely.
Unknown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Unknown blocks a jab.
Unknown tries a quick counter leg kick but Olsen is wise to it.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Olsen.
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Unknown moved out of range nicely.
Olsen misses with an uppercut.
Unknown cracks Olsen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Unknown has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Olsen to stand back up!
Olsen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Unknown drops Olsen with a naaaaasty hook - Olsen is in real trouble here! Unknown dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manco Unknown!
Manco Unknown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randleman (ranked 359 p4p, 1111 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 58 p4p, 151 weight class). Randleman comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch. Weismuller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cant Be Touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Randy Randleman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommy Weismuller's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller throws a series of punches but Randleman avoids them all with ease.
Randleman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Randleman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller moves out of range as Randleman strikes.
Weismuller tests Randleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weismuller lands a nice hook to Randleman's body. Randleman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Randleman slips a straight right by Weismuller.
Randleman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Randleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Weismuller wants to clinch up but Randleman keeps it at a distance.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the body.
Weismuller throws an overhand right that lands on Randleman's shoulder, as Randleman tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Randleman's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Weismuller throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Randleman to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Randleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randleman misses with a looping left.
A big left from Weismuller misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller loads up on a big right hand but Randleman slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Randleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.
Weismuller lands the left hand.
Randleman misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Randleman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Weismuller just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRandleman.
Weismuller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Randleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Randleman feints and then cracks Weismuller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weismuller down.
Randleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller lands a nice hook to Randleman's body. Randleman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller throws a jab but it's blocked by Randleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randleman jabs Weismuller right on the nose. Weismuller blinks but takes it well.
Weismuller misses with a lunging right hand
and Randleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weismuller thinking.
Weismuller scores with a shot to the body.
Weismuller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Randleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Randleman's corner calls for a 1-2. Randleman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Randleman misses the shot to the body.
Randleman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randleman lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from Weismuller misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Weismuller throws a jab when Randleman was well out of range.
Weismuller lands with a right hand.
Weismuller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Randleman's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller misses with a looping left.
Weismuller throws a sloppy body shot
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Weismuller.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
Weismuller misses the body punch
and Randleman counters with a straight right hand.
Weismuller misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Randleman to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Tommy Weismuller's cut even more.
Weismuller looks to land a right hand but Randleman moved out of range.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Randleman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Randleman moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a jab to Randleman's midsection.
Randleman avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
Randleman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman connects with a solid leg kick.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weismuller tries to clinch there but Randleman circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Randleman misses the target.
Weismuller moves into the clinch.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Randleman checks it.
Randleman connects with a nice looking jab.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Randleman throws a quick counter head kick but Weismuller was just out of range.
Randleman throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weismuller tries to clinch up but Randleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Weismuller tries to work over Randleman's front leg with a kick but Randleman checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Weismuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randleman catches Weismuller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Weismuller tries to score with a low kick but Randleman moves his leg out of the way.
Weismuller tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Randleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weismuller misses with a hook. Randleman ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Weismuller lands.
Randleman throws a body punch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch but Randleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randleman tried to counter with a leg kick but Weismuller avoided it.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Randleman connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randleman moves away.
Weismuller misses with a jab to the body
and Randleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Tommy Weismuller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller swings for the body but Randleman moves out of range.
Randleman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Weismuller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Randleman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Weismuller's knee momentarily.
Weismuller is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller misses with a jab to the body
and Randleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Randleman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Randleman as he connects with a hook.
Randleman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Randy Randleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Randleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Randleman scores with a hook to the body. Weismuller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weismuller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randleman tried to counter with a leg kick but Weismuller avoided it.
Weismuller sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Weismuller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Randleman.
Weismuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Weismuller looks to move away, Randleman throws a big counter combo but Weismuller just gets out of the way.
Weismuller throws a poor cross that misses
and Randleman counters with a crisp right hand that drops Weismuller! Randleman lets Weismuller back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Weismuller is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller looks for the body kick but Randleman saw that one coming.
It looked like Randleman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weismuller.
Weismuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Randleman finish him?
Weismuller tries to clinch but Randleman moves out of range.
Weismuller seems to have recovered his senses.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tommy Weismuller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
BAM! Randleman delivers a spinning backfist that drops Weismuller like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Stardust (ranked 349 p4p, 388 weight class) and Ed Ford (ranked 48 p4p, 53 weight class). Stardust comes to the cage accompanied by Starman. Ed Ford has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ziggy Stardust's chin.
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155
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Stardust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Ford!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford scores with a nice right hand.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Stardust bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ford's head backwards.
Ford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stardust's sensitive parts.
Stardust lands a nice looking body shot.
Ford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stardust cracks Ford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ford staying out of range there.
Stardust checks a low kick from Ford.
Stardust misses with a two punch combination.
Ford 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.
Ford slips under a jab from Stardust.
Ford feints a counter leg kick.
Stardust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
Stardust connects with a looping right hand.
Ford misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stardust lands with a shot to the body.
Stardust throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Ford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stardust checks a low kick from Ford.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Stardust misses.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stardust misses the body punch
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford throws a jab when Stardust was well out of range.
Ford connects with a body shot.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Stardust scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Stardust misses.
Stardust fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Ford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stardust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ford counters with a low kick, right behind Stardust 's knee.
Stardust fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ford on the side of the head.
Stardust works the jab nicely.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stardust walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Stardust scores with a nice head shot.
Stardust throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Stardust throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford blocks a jab.
Ford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust swings widly with a right hand
and Ford counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford misses with a body shot
and Stardust counters with a nice uppercut.
Stardust lands a jab to Ford's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stardust 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 Ford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stardust thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford feints and then cracks Stardust's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stardust down.
Ford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stardust momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Stardust.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stardust takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stardust misses with an uppercut
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut.
Stardust throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stardusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stardust lands with a straight right. Ford didn't see that one coming.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Ford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Ford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stardust.
Stardust tries to work over Ford's front leg with a kick but Ford checks it.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Ford tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ford checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Ford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stardust connects with a body shot.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Ford misses with an uppercut
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stardust throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ford counter with a right hand.
Ford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stardust avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust cracks a nice hook into Ford's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stardust darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust lands a glancing blow to the side of Ford's head.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Ford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ford tried to score with a low kick but Stardust checks it.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ford counter with a right hand.
Stardust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford slips a jab from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stardust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ford counters with a left to the body.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Stardust scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stardust misses with a lunging right hand
and Ford counters with a right hand to the body.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Ford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stardust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ford. That's going to slow Stardust down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford walks into a straight right hand from Stardust.
Stardust misses with an uppercut
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Ford thumps Stardust with a low kick.
Ford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Ford misses.
Ford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stardust is out of range.
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust throws a head kick that misses.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Ford is out of range.
Ford feints a counter leg kick.
Ford checks a leg kick.
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Ford throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Ford saw that one coming.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ford throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a thumping low kick.
Stardust throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Stardust.
Stardust missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ford throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ed Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ford walks into a straight right hand from Stardust.
Ford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ford throws a low kick but Stardust moves out of range easily.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.
Ford works Stardust's body with a nice hook.
Ed Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ford works Stardust's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Stardust finds it's target.
Ford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stardust.
Stardust was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stardust moves out of range of the body kick from Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford slips a jab from Stardust.
Ford throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
Ford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stardust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ford.
Ford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ford defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
A big left from Ford misses.
Ford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stardust lands with a hook. Ford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ford staying out of range there.
Stardust misses with a leg kick
and Ford counters with a good low kick that Stardust was not able to check.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford's corner calls for a 1-2. Ford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stardust takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford with a nice cross.
Ford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
Decent striking displayed by Stardust there.
Stardust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stardust looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ed Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stardust.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Ford.
Stardust checks the leg kick.
Ford misses with a straight left.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ford counters with a leg kick.
Ford lands with a straight right. Stardust didn't see that one coming.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Stardust moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFord.
Stardust finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ford lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ford.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
Stardust throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Ford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stardust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ford throws a body shot but no joy.
Stardust swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Stardust moves out of range easily.
Ford misses with a few strikes there.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford cracks Stardust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Stardust throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stardust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ford counters with an outside leg kick.
Ford lands a body shot.
Stardust throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Ford!
During a confident post fight interview, Ed Ford thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crusty Bigg (ranked 32 p4p, 224 weight class) and Imperial Washington (ranked 7 p4p, 33 weight class). Bigg comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky Top. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imperial Washington!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bigg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Bigg.
Bigg lands with a kick to the ribs.
Washington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Biggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bigg is looking to chop away at Washington's legs.
A shot to the body from Bigg misses
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
Crusty Bigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bigg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Washington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bigg throws a quick counter kick to the body but Washington avoids it.
Washington lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Washington misses.
Bigg misses with a left hand
and Washington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bigg manages to avoid it.
Bigg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bigg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Washington is out of range.
Washington moves away from the strike by Bigg.
A low kick from Bigg is predictable there
and Bigg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington throws a head kick that misses
and Bigg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Washington moves out of range of the body kick from Bigg.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bigg misses.
Bigg feints and then cracks Washington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Washington down.
Washington throws a series of punches but Bigg moves out of range.
Bigg is looking to counter with a body kick.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Bigg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Bigg.
Bigg throws a leg kick
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigg looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Washington throws a counter combo.
A good leg kick by Washington.
Bigg lands a leg kick that knocks Washington off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Washington misses with an uppercut
and Bigg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Washington really felt that one!
Bigg slips under a jab.
Washington throws a good cross that connects.
Washington lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bigg misses the jab.
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bigg.
Bigg misses with a head kick.
Bigg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Bigg.
Washington drops his hands momentarily and Bigg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Washington avoids a kick to the body.
Washington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bigg moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Bigg misses with a body kick.
Bigg is looking to slow Washington down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bigg jabs at Washington's body.
Washington checks a leg kick.
Bigg misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crusty Bigg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bigg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bigg misses with a body kick.
Washington throws a big counter head kick but Bigg avoids it with no problem.
Bigg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Bigg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Washington will feel that in the morning.
Bigg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Washington looks to land a body kick but Bigg moved away.
Bigg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Bigg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington lands a high kick!
Bigg checks a low kick from Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bigg throws a front kick that sends Washington stumbling back into the cage.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bigg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Washington! But no joy.
Bigg 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.
Bigg scores with a head kick. Washington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bigg misses with the body kick
and Washington counters with an outside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Washington might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bigg has got the better of the exchanges.
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and Bigg counters with a nice uppercut.
Bigg throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Washington wants to land a leg kick but Bigg is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Washington. Bigg shrugs it off though.
Bigg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Washington is out of range.
It seemed like Washington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bigg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Washington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bigg throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Washington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bigg looks to land a body kick but Washington moved away.
Bigg thuds his shin into the meat of Washington's side.
Washington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Bigg misses
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bigg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Bigg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bigg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bigg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bigg misses the jab.
Washington thinks about the counter body kick.
Washington misses with a body shot
and Bigg counters with a head kick that drops Washington to the mat! Washington scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bigg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Bigg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bigg.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bigg thuds his shin into the meat of Washington's side.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Bigg looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Washington misses with a shot to the body
and Bigg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigg. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bigg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crusty Bigg dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Washington throws a one two combo.
Washington takes a swing at Bigg's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bigg misses the target.
Washington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bigg throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bigg can pounce on him.
Bigg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bigg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Washington has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg throws a lazy body kick
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Bigg scoring well with a low kick there.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Washington catches Bigg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Washington throws an off balance right hand
and Bigg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bigg.
Washington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bigg throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Bigg misses with a leg kick
and Washington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bigg thinking.
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Washington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bigg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a big uppercut and Bigg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bigg looks OK. Washington waves Bigg back to his feet!
Bigg is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washington connects with a body shot that sends Bigg's belly button to the back.
Oh Bigg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.
Bigg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bigg seems to have got his legs back now.
Bigg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Washington cracks Bigg with a hook to the temple - Bigg is on wobbly legs here! Washington swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bigg falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Washington wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Imperial Washington!
Imperial Washington is the new heavyweight champion!
Imperial Washington thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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