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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksud Magomedov (ranked 1623 p4p, 5949 weight class) and Jeppe Bjoergen (ranked 205 p4p, 562 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Lezginka - Kavkaz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeppe Bjoergen!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
Bjoergen throws a big counter head kick but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bjoergen tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
 It looks like Jeppe Bjoergen has been cut.
Magomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Bjoergen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
Bjoergen tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Bjoergen 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.
Magomedov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bjoergen's legs.
Bjoergen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjoergen tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Bjoergen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov working away.
Bjoergen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bjoergen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bjoergen keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjoergen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Magomedov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Magomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Bjoergen tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Bjoergen tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magomedov breaks from Bjoergen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov working Bjoergen over with strikes here.
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjoergen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bjoergen tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjoergen is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bjoergen wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That has opened up Jeppe Bjoergen's cut even more.
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Bjoergen to control.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjoergen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjoergen keeps trying to improve his position.
Bjoergen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bjoergen wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jeppe Bjoergen'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 Jeppe Bjoergen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maksud Magomedov!
A relieved looking Maksud Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zett Jukassa (ranked 1308 p4p, 3346 weight class) and Morioka Shigemasa (ranked 198 p4p, 433 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shigemasa's choice of entrance music: Seek and Destroy. Zett Jukassa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zett Jukassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morioka Shigemasa!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shigemasa looks to land a combination but Jukassa avoids it well.
Jukassa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morioka Shigemasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shigemasa throws a series of punches but Jukassa moves out of range.
Shigemasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukassa manages to avoid it.
Shigemasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Shigemasa.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Shigemasa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Shigemasa is predictable there
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shigemasa throws a leg kick
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shigemasa's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shigemasa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa leaves Shigemasa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Shigemasa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukassa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigemasa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shigemasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Zett Jukassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morioka Shigemasa.
Jukassa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shigemasa.
Shigemasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukassa.
Shigemasa is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Shigemasa misses the target.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Shigemasa manages to avoid it.
Shigemasa tries for a takedown but Jukassa circles away easily
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shigemasa misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Jukassa. No joy for Shigemasa on that attempt.
Shigemasa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shigemasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shigemasa throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shigemasa looks to throw the jab but Jukassa is out of range.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shigemasa tries to move into range but Jukassa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Shigemasa misses.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shigemasa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukassa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shigemasa shoots in and bounces Jukassa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shigemasa wants to pass the guard but Jukassa is keeping the position.
Shigemasa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jukassa wants to stand and escape but Shigemasa is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shigemasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jukassa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shigemasa throwing strikes from guard but Jukassa blocks nicely.
Shigemasa prevents Jukassa from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shigemasa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shigemasa shoots in and drives through. Jukassa sprawls well.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shigemasa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shigemasa closes the distance and clinches.
Jukassa lands a left hand.
Jukassa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukassa lands with a left to the head.
Shigemasa has a couple of punches blocked by Jukassa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jukassa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jukassa can't find room to land a body shot as Shigemasa controls the action.
Shigemasa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shigemasa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukassa.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Jukassa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Shigemasa moves to clinch but Jukassa breaks away
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shigemasa wants to clinch.
Jukassa just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zett Jukassa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shigemasa moves into the clinch successfully.
Jukassa prevents Shigemasa from breaking the clinch.
Jukassa throws a head punch that misses.
Jukassa is pressed up against the cage. Shigemasa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jukassa down to the mat. Jukassa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shigemasa wants to clinch
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Jukassa as Shigemasa shoots in.
Shigemasa tries to clinch but Jukassa moves out of range.
Shigemasa wants to clinch but Jukassa slips to the side
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shigemasa tries to clinch but Jukassa moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigemasa moves to clinch but Jukassa breaks away
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Shigemasa is predictable there
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shigemasa can do to turn this around?
Shigemasa is looking to clinch but Jukassa is avoiding it.
Shigemasa takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shigemasa misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zett Jukassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Shigemasa looks to clinch
and Shigemasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shigemasa throws a combination that misses
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Shigemasa is rocked!
Shigemasa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shigemasa is still on wobbly legs! Can Jukassa finish him?
Zett Jukassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morioka Shigemasa.
Shigemasa throws a lazy head kick
and Jukassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shigemasa is breathing heavily.
Shigemasa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shigemasa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jukassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shigemasa throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa scores with a counter punch that sends Shigemasa to the canvas! Jukassa smells blood - he's punishing Shigemasa with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Shigemasa has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zett Jukassa!
In his post fight interview, Zett Jukassa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Kulina (ranked 1322 p4p, 2517 weight class) and John Fuller (ranked 180 p4p, 327 weight class). Kulina comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Schism. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Kulina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Kulina.
Kulina lands with a hook. Fuller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kulina tries to close the distance and clinch but Fuller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kulina looks for the body kick but Fuller saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Kulina.
Fuller checks a leg kick nicely.
Kulina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kulina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fuller lands a body shot.
Kulina gets through Fuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fuller throws an elbow that misses.
Fuller manages to break the clinch.
Fuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fuller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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 nice combination there by Kulina.
Kulina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fuller with the counter takedown but Kulina avoids it easily.
Kulina tries to clinch there but Fuller circles away.
Kulina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Kulina's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fuller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kulina.
Kulina fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kulina wants to clinch.
Fuller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kulina defends it well.
Kulina throws a right and a left that Fuller avoids nicely.
Kulina has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Kulina.
Kulina tries to work over Fuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kulina misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kulina.
Kulina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulina misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuller scores with a shot to the side of Kulina's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller throws a shot from downtown. Kulina moves away and avoids it.
Kulina takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kulina is looking to slow Fuller down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick from Kulina, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justin Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Kulina.
Kulina darts in trying to clinch
enabling Fuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulina scores with a jab to the body.
Fuller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kulina tries to clinch up.
Kulina lands with a straight right. Fuller didn't see that one coming.
Fuller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulina throws a body punch but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller tries to move into range but Kulina moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Justin Kulina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kulina misses its intended target.
Kulina scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fuller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fuller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulina pinned against the cage. Kulina gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kulina tried to counter with a leg kick but Fuller avoided it.
Fuller tries to keep at a distance but Kulina has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kulina trying to control the position but instead, Fuller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kulina into the cage.
Fuller tries to break the clinch but Kulina is controlling the position.
Kulina lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fuller wants to break free but Kulina has control.
Kulina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuller jumps guard but Kulina turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kulina after a bit of a struggle.
Justin Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kulina to keep the fight standing.
Fuller lands a shot to the body.
Kulina is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fuller wants to break free but Kulina has control.
Kulina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuller wants to get back to striking at distance but Kulina won't allow it.
Fuller throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fuller fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulina pushes Fuller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kulina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fuller blocks a body shot from Kulina.
Kulina prevents a body shot from Fuller.
Fuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuller misses with some punches.
Fuller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kulina just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kulina misses with the head strike.
Fuller blocking some punches.
Fuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuller avoids a kick to the body.
Fuller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Kulina dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Fuller misses the target.
Kulina has closed the distance and engaged Fuller in a clinch.
Fuller tries to throw a body punch but Kulina avoids it by throwing Fuller back against the cage.
Kulina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuller lands a body punch.
Kulina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fuller's efforts to push away.
Kulina lands a body shot.
Fuller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fuller is trying to force a seperation but Kulina has the dominant position.
Kulina lands a nice uppercut.
Kulina presses Fuller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kulina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kulina tries to throw a body punch but Fuller avoids it by throwing Kulina back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Fuller is looking to break free of the clinch but Kulina has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kulina fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kulina fails to land.
Fuller breaks the clinch.
Fuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina throws an off balance right hand
and Fuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kulina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuller can do to turn this around?
Kulina connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fuller's hands.
Kulina is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kulina misses with a few strikes there.
Kulina tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fuller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuller trying to control but Kulina is working from the bottom.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller won't allow Kulina to get back to his feet.
Fuller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kulina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kulina has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulina has managed to get both his arms back between Fuller's legs - danger averted.
Kulina gets to his feet. Fuller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kulina misses with a double jab.
Fuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina tries to clinch there but Fuller circles away.
Kulina misses with the combination.
Kulina lands with a nice combination. Fuller backs away looking to recover.
Kulina moves out of range as Fuller strikes.
Fuller tries to keep at a distance but Kulina has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kulina misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulina tries a body shot but Fuller blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fuller throws an elbow but misses.
Kulina throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuller.
Kulina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuller takes a shot to the head.
Fuller misses with the head strike.
Kulina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kulina is pressed up against the cage. Fuller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kulina down to the mat. Kulina avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fuller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good standup being displayed there by Kulina as he connects with a hook.
Kulina looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuller is just out of range.
Fuller throws a right hand that misses
and Kulina counters with a thumping low kick.
Kulina tries to close the distance and clinch but Fuller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kulina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuller.
Kulina throwing a counter right hand but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Kulina works Fuller's body with a nice hook.
Fuller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Kulina connects with the punch.
Kulina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulina dips to his left and cracks Fuller with an uppercut!
Fuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
A good leg kick by Kulina.
Justin Kulina is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuller checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch combination from Fuller misses.
Kulina throws a series of punches but Fuller moves out of range.
Kulina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuller.
Kulina lands a leg kick that knocks Fuller off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kulina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Fuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Kulina dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A low kick lands for Kulina.
Fuller throws a looping overhand right but Kulina ducks down to avoid it.
Kulina moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Fuller with that takedown attempt.
Kulina fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fuller just manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Kulina.
Fuller throws out a counter right but Kulina avoids it with no problem.
Kulina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kulina tries to bum rush Fuller with a series of wild strikes but Fuller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kulina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuller breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Kulina.
Fuller dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulina sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kulina counter with a right hand.
Kulina tries to clinch but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller with the counter takedown but Kulina avoids it easily.
Kulina moves in looking to clinch but Fuller pushes him off.
Kulina tries to clinch but Fuller moves out of range.
And Fuller tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulina pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kulina drives through and clinches with Fuller against the cage.
Kulina trying to control the position but instead, Fuller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kulina into the cage.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kulina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuller. That did some damage!
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Fuller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kulina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kulina takes the fight into the clinch.
Fuller is working for takedown but Kulina is calmly controlling the position for now.
John Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kulina is defending well.
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kulina moves away from the strike by Fuller.
Fuller checks a low kick from Kulina.
No joy there for Kulina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kulina forces Fuller back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina blocks a body shot from Fuller.
Kulina digs a right hand into Fuller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fuller's gas tank.
Kulina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kulina is looking to control Fuller's arms but Fuller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kulina has his back to the cage.
Fuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulina can't find room to land a body shot as Fuller controls the action.
Kulina trying to stall but Fuller improves his position.
Fuller scores with a hook to the body.
Fuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuller jumps guard but Kulina turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kulina prevents a body shot from Fuller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is trying to break free.
Kulina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuller breaks the clinch.
Fuller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fuller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Fuller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kulina.
Kulina wants to clinch up but Fuller keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Fuller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kulina misses with a few strikes there.
Fuller swats away the attempt to clinch by Kulina.
Fuller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kulina.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulina but Kulina pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulina clinches up with Fuller and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulina lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kulina misses with the head strike.
Fuller is trying to break the clinch but Kulina is controlling him.
Fuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuller takes a shot to the head.
Kulina is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kulina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fuller fails to land.
Kulina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulina controls his hands.
Justin Kulina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but Kulina has him pressed against the cage.
Kulina scores with a shot to the side of Fuller's head.
Fuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fuller wants to get back to striking at distance but Kulina won't allow it.
Justin Kulina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuller works on Kulina's body with a couple of short punches.
Kulina lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Kulina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kulina, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Kulina!
In his post fight interview, Justin Kulina started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Brazil (ranked 1824 p4p, 1352 weight class) and Anton Meshkov (ranked 221 p4p, 176 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobo Brazil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Meshkov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meshkov gets tackled into the cage by Brazil. Brazil maintains the clinch.
Brazil lands a shoulder strike.
Brazil misses with the head strike.
Meshkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brazil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brazil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meshkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brazil.
Meshkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Anton Meshkov has been cut.
Brazil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brazil throws a lazy head kick
and Meshkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meshkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brazil.
It seemed like Meshkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meshkov misses with a left hand
enabling Brazil to counter with a crisp jab.
Brazil misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Meshkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brazil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Brazil lands a nice looking body kick.
Brazil misses with a double jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meshkov, as that shot connected.
Brazil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Meshkov throws a hook but Brazil avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazil slips under a jab.
A head kick by Brazil misses
enabling Meshkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Brazil scores with a kick to the midsection.
Meshkov defending well as Brazil loads up on a big left hand.
Brazil scoring well with a low kick there.
Meshkov throws the left hand but Brazil avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Meshkov misses the target.
A head kick by Brazil misses
and Meshkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Meshkov avoids the head kick by Brazil.
A cross from Meshkov lands.
Meshkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meshkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brazil throws a head kick but Meshkov moves out of range.
Brazil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Meshkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meshkov lands with a straight right. Brazil didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brazil misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Brazil misses the target.
Meshkov 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.
Meshkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brazil tries a head kick but it misses.
Meshkov misses with an uppercut. Brazil saw that one coming.
Brazil throws a jab when Meshkov was well out of range.
Meshkov slips under a jab.
Brazil lands with a hook. Meshkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brazil looks to land a right hand but Meshkov moved out of range.
Meshkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brazil tries to land a body kick
enabling Meshkov to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Bobo Brazil has been cut.
Meshkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brazil lands a high kick!
Meshkov throws out a loose jab but Brazil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brazil tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov avoids a kick to the body.
Brazil looks to land a combination but Meshkov avoids it well.
Brazil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meshkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brazil.
A jab from Meshkov misses.
Meshkov blocks a jab.
Brazil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meshkov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Brazil does it's job there.
Good work by Meshkov as he checks the leg kick.
Meshkov cracks Brazil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meshkov. Brazil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brazil blocks a jab.
Meshkov scores with a hook.
Meshkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meshkov lands a head shot.
Brazil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meshkov throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meshkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meshkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brazil wants to clinch but Meshkov slips to the side
and Meshkov counters with a straight right hand.
Meshkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brazil manages to avoid it.
Brazil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meshkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been informed that Meshkov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brazil lands a big head kick that sends Meshkov tumbling to the mat! Brazil takes a step backwards and waves Meshkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Meshkov is rocked!
Meshkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Brazil catches Meshkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Meshkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Brazil finish him?
Brazil throws a lazy head kick
and Meshkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Meshkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Meshkov looks to land a left hand but Brazil moved out of range nicely.
Whack! Brazil lands a heavy head kick that drops Meshkov. The ref tackles Brazil to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Meshkov was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bobo Brazil!
After the big win, Bobo Brazil made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassus Fett (ranked 1369 p4p, 2595 weight class) and Jairzinho Teixeira (ranked 178 p4p, 311 weight class). Teixeira has chosen The Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Jairzinho Teixeira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jairzinho Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Teixeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.
Fett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Teixeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Teixeira throws a shot from downtown. Fett moves away and avoids it.
Fett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Teixeiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teixeira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teixeira gets caught flat footed, as Fett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
Fett works over Teixeira with some ground and pound from guard.
Teixeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Teixeira wants to stand up but Fett is controlling him.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Teixeira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fett has Teixeira in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira won't allow Fett to sweep him here.
Fett is working hard here to advance position.
Fett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fett is working an open guard so Teixeira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Fett avoids the body shot from Teixeira.
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teixeira.
Fett misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fett in his tracks.
Teixeira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Teixeira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Teixeira to the mat! Teixeira manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Teixeira keeping full guard, as Fett tries to pass.
Fett is looking to work some ground and pound but Teixeira has wrist control.
Fett is in close to Teixeira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fett chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira has momentary wrist control but Fett slips an elbow through the middle.
Fett wants to control from the top but Teixeira keeps moving.
Fett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fett lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fett is working Teixeira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fett cracks Teixeira with a solid left hand.
Fett stands up over Teixeira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like Jairzinho Teixeira has been cut.
Fett 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.
Fett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Teixeira's head.
Fett lands a couple of digs.
Teixeira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fett throwing strikes from guard but Teixeira blocks nicely.
Fett controlling from the top position.
Fett wants to control from the top but Teixeira keeps moving.
Fett is looking to work some ground and pound but Teixeira has wrist control.
Fett controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cassus Fett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jairzinho Teixeira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
A telegraphed right hand from Teixeira misses the target.
Fett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Teixeira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fett prevents Teixeira from escaping the position.
Fett cracks Teixeira with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fett lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teixeira defending against the ground and pound.
Fett lands an elbow.
Teixeira parries the strikes from Fett easily there. Fett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Teixeira to escape.
Teixeira takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Teixeira is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Teixeira is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big shot lands for Fett! That's hurt Teixeira! Will he recover? Fett fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cassus Fett!
After the fight, Cassus Fett was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 946 p4p, 2736 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 129 p4p, 331 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Herleifr Conchobhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conchobhar looks to throw the jab but Republic is out of range.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conchobhar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Republic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conchobhar.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Conchobhar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Republic.
Conchobhar misses with a body shot
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conchobhar throws a jab but it's blocked by Republic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar lands with a hook. Republic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Conchobhar throws an off balance right hand
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Conchobhar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Conchobhar misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic moves away from the strike by Conchobhar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Conchobhar throws a series of punches but Republic avoids them all with ease.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Conchobhar with a body shot.
Conchobhar throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conchobhar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Republic moves away.
Republic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Republic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Conchobhar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Republic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Republic ducks right into an uppercut from Conchobhar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conchobhar tries to keep at a distance but Republic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Conchobhar breaks the clinch.
Conchobhar missing with a left hand there. Republic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
Conchobhar throws a shot to the body.
Conchobhar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conchobhar just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Republic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Conchobhar.
Republic wants to counter with a clinch but Conchobhar pushes him away.
The fighters circling - Conchobhar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conchobhar. Republic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Republic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conchobhar.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conchobhar.
Republic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Republic moves away from the strike by Conchobhar.
Conchobhar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar misses the shot to the body.
Republic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conchobhar takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
Republic throws out a counter right but Conchobhar avoids it with no problem.
Conchobhar throws an off balance right hand
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Republic rushes Conchobhar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
Conchobhar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch but Conchobhar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conchobhar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Conchobhar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
Conchobhar throws a jab but it's blocked by Republic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herleifr Conchobhar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Conchobhar misses with a straight left.
Conchobhar throws a front kick aimed at Republic's knee but Republic avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Republic defending well as Conchobhar loads up on a big left hand.
Republic slips under a jab.
Conchobhar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Conchobhar thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar throws a hook but Republic avoids it easily.
Conchobhar keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Conchobhar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conchobhar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conchobhar looks to land a right hand but Republic moved out of range.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conchobhar.
Republic throws out a counter right but Conchobhar avoids it with no problem.
Conchobhar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Republic was well out of range. Poor timing from Conchobhar.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conchobhar swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Conchobhar looks to throw the jab but Republic is out of range.
Republic wants to counter with a clinch but Conchobhar pushes him away.
Conchobhar throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Conchobhar throws a series of strikes that have Republic backpedaling.
A big left from Conchobhar misses.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Conchobhar with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Republic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Republic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herleifr Conchobhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conchobhar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Conchobhar looks to throw the jab but Republic is out of range.
Conchobhar misses with a hook. Republic ducked under it nicely.
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!
Republic forces Conchobhar back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Republic.
Conchobhar wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Republic.
Conchobhar working hard to break the clinch.
Conchobhar is trying to break the clinch but Republic is controlling him.
Conchobhar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Republic lands with a short shot to the head.
Conchobhar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Republic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Republic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Republic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conchobhar backwards.
Republic misses with some punches.
Conchobhar is trying to break the clinch but Republic is controlling him.
Republic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Conchobhar can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Republic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Republic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Conchobhar.
Conchobhar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conchobhar throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Republic has closed the distance and engaged Conchobhar in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Republic as Conchobhar tries to tie him up.
Conchobhar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conchobhar with a hook.
Conchobhar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Banana Republic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Conchobhar throws a combination that misses
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conchobhar missing with a left hand there. Republic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conchobhar throws a hook to the side of Republic's head but Republic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Republic staying out of range there.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Conchobhar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conchobhar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Republic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conchobhar sets himself, and Republic steps forward looking for the clinch! Conchobhar avoids it this time.
Herleifr Conchobhar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar misses with a body shot.
Republic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conchobhar misses with the combination.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conchobhar looks to score with a jab to the body but Republic is just out of range.
Republic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conchobhar tries to keep at a distance but Republic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Conchobhar blocking some punches.
Conchobhar is looking to control Republic's arms but Republic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Conchobhar has his back to the cage.
Conchobhar manages to break the clinch.
Conchobhar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Conchobhar misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conchobhar blocking some punches.
Republic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conchobhar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Republic.
Republic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Republic scores with a shot to the side of Conchobhar's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Republic.
Republic lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Republic.
Republic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conchobhar trying to control the position but instead, Republic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Conchobhar into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Republic lands an elbow that stopped Conchobhar in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Herleifr Conchobhar has been cut.
Republic working aggressively here.
Republic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Republic misses with a punch to the body.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Conchobhar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Republic.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Conchobhar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic lands a left hand.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Conchobhar looking to stall.
Conchobhar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Conchobhar is looking to break free of the clinch but Republic has double underhooks.
Republic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Republic works on Conchobhar's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Banana Republic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Republic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conchobhar swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Republic gets a clinch.
Republic prevents Conchobhar from breaking the clinch.
Conchobhar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Republic.
A short uppercut from Republic.
Conchobhar tries to break the clinch but Republic is controlling the position.
Republic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Conchobhar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Republic swings wildly with an uppercut but Conchobhar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic lands a hook that snaps the head of Conchobhar backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banana Republic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Republic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banana Republic!
In his post fight interview, Banana Republic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Veidt (ranked 1652 p4p, 2063 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 214 p4p, 257 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Veidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Thai tries to counter it with a takedown but Veidt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Veidt misses with a hook. Thai ducked under it nicely.
Veidt throws the left hand but Thai avoids the punch easily.
Veidt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veidt misses with a right hand
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veidt is trying to get back to full guard.
Veidt is working hard here to advance position.
Thai is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Veidt is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wille Thai!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Ozbourne (ranked 766 p4p, 1060 weight class) and Akara Kongsangchai (ranked 108 p4p, 147 weight class). Ozbourne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crazy Train. Akara Kongsangchai acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ziggy Ozbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akara Kongsangchai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ozbourne misses.
Kongsangchai throws a fast counter high kick but Ozbourne manages to duck under it in time.
Kongsangchai defending well as Ozbourne loads up on a big left hand.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch up.
Ozbourne misses with a hook to the body
and Kongsangchai counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.
Ozbourne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozbourne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kongsangchai.
Ozbourne throws a jab when Kongsangchai was well out of range.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongsangchai looks to clinch
and Ozbourne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kongsangchai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ozbourne.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook. Ozbourne ducked under it nicely.
Kongsangchai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kongsangchai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozbourne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ozbourne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Ozbourne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kongsangchai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ozbourne.
Kongsangchai throws a head kick but Ozbourne moves out of range.
Kongsangchai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kongsangchai throws a nice looking combination but Ozbourne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne with a nice cross.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Ozbourne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Ozbourne.
Kongsangchai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozbourne. Ozbourne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ozbourne lands with an overhand left.
Kongsangchai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kongsangchai clinches.
Ozbourne lands a shot to the body.
Ozbourne lands a left hand.
Ozbourne working aggressively here.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozbourne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ozbourne lands with a light punch inside.
Kongsangchai is rocked!
Ozbourne can't find room to land a body shot as Kongsangchai controls the action.
Ozbourne tries to land knees in the clinch but Kongsangchai avoids the damage to the body.
Ozbourne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ozbourne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kongsangchai is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozbourne finish him?
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Kongsangchai scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne misses with some punches.
Kongsangchai seems to have recovered his senses.
Ozbourne breaks from the clinch.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Ozbourne moves away
and Ozbourne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozbourne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kongsangchai if he has to take too many more of those.
Ozbourne is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kongsangchai moves in looking to clinch but Ozbourne pushes him off.
Nice shot by Ozbourne.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozbourne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kongsangchai darts in and clinches Ozbourne up against the cage.
Ozbourne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kongsangchai blocks a body shot from Ozbourne.
Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Still in the clinch, Kongsangchai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne blocks an uppercut.
Ozbourne misses with a body punch.
Kongsangchai lands an elbow that stopped Ozbourne in his tracks for a moment.
Kongsangchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ozbourne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kongsangchai tries to work over Ozbourne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozbourne lands with a left to the head.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozbourne.
A short right from Ozbourne on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozbourne.
Kongsangchai lands an uppercut.
Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Ozbourne missing with knees to the body.
Kongsangchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozbourne controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozbourne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozbourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ozbourne misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai tries to land knees in the clinch but Ozbourne avoids the damage to the body.
Ozbourne throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozbourne misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ozbourne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ozbourne throws a series of punches but Kongsangchai avoids them all with ease.
Kongsangchai wants to clinch up but Ozbourne keeps it at a distance.
Kongsangchai misses with a few strikes there.
Ozbourne swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ozbourne throws a push kick but Kongsangchai slaps the foot to one side.
Kongsangchai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Kongsangchai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozbourne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kongsangchai takes a step back to recover.
Ozbourne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kongsangchai has time to react.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ozbourne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Ozbourne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Ozbourne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kongsangchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ozbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kongsangchai moves away.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozbourne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ozbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kongsangchai lands with a short shot to the head.
Ozbourne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kongsangchai can do to turn this around?
Kongsangchai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongsangchai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Ozbourne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozbourne misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Ozbourne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Ozbourne on the inside.
Kongsangchai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kongsangchai lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozbourne misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Kongsangchai. Those never looked like landing.
Ozbourne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozbourne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kongsangchai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozbourne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne blocks the body kick.
Ozbourne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ozbourne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kongsangchai clinches up with Ozbourne and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kongsangchai as the two fighters clinch.
Kongsangchai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ozbourne's efforts to push away.
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kongsangchai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kongsangchai prevents a body shot from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozbourne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ozbourne lands a shoulder strike.
Kongsangchai lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ozbourne fails to land.
Kongsangchai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ozbourne backwards.
Kongsangchai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozbourne.
Kongsangchai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kongsangchai scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kongsangchai.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ozbourne obliges.
Ozbourne misses with a punch to the body.
Ozbourne lands with a short shot to the head.
Ozbourne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kongsangchai's defenses.
It looks like Akara Kongsangchai has been cut.
Kongsangchai scores with a shot to the side of Ozbourne's head.
Ozbourne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ozbourne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kongsangchai blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne moves out of range of the body kick.
Kongsangchai moves out of range as Ozbourne strikes.
Ozbourne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch up.
Kongsangchai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozbourne misses with a kick to the body.
Kongsangchai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kongsangchai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kongsangchai has Ozbourne up against the cage in a clinch.
Kongsangchai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Ozbourne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozbourne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kongsangchai landing knees to the head.
Ozbourne scores with a shot to the side of Kongsangchai's head.
Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ozbourne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozbourne lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozbourne.
Kongsangchai is breathing heavily.
Ozbourne trying to land knees to the body.
Kongsangchai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozbourne lands a body punch.
Ozbourne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Ozbourne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kongsangchai doesn't seem phased though.
Ozbourne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kongsangchai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands a nice looking body kick.
Ozbourne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kongsangchai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ozbourne lands a nice looking body kick.
Ozbourne goes for a small jab and connects. Now Ozbourne goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kongsangchai stumbles back but Ozbourne runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kongsangchai to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kongsangchai will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ziggy Ozbourne!
An out of breath Ziggy Ozbourne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Drake (ranked 809 p4p, 1030 weight class) and Tyson Thompson (ranked 93 p4p, 119 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jake Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Tyson Thompson !
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson . Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson 's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson .
Drake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drake blocks a jab.
Drake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Drake keeps it at a distance.
Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Thompson is quick to defend against it.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Drake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson , as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Thompson throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyson Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson lands with a nice combination. Drake backs away looking to recover.
Thompson lands a jab to Drake's midsection.
Drake with a poor takedown
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Drake avoids them all with ease.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drake.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drake walks into a straight right hand from Thompson .
Drake slips a straight right by Thompson .
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson .
Drake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyson Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Drake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Drake's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Drake working the ground and pound from side control.
Drake lands a decent elbow from side control.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Drake cracks Thompson with a big right hand but Thompson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Drake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drake landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Drake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Drake working the body and head with strikes.
Thompson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Drake finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Drake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thompson wants to control but Drake postures up.
Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thompson some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Thompson 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson , who protects the arm well.
Drake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drake is chipping away with strikes.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drake looks up at the clock and then as Thompson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Drake smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Drake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Drake's belly button to the back.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson .
Drake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thompson misses the jab.
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drake finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson 's head.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drake on the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drake.
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drake stands up over Thompson , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson 's head.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to control.
Drake is in close to Thompson 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drake works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Drake lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drake forces his way into half guard.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Thompson trying to hold on to Drake's head to control him but Drake postures up.
Drake working Thompson over with strikes.
Drake scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Drake is thwarting Thompson 's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Thompson 's temple.
Drake working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Drake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Drake eventually gives up the hold.
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drake trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
Drake lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Drake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drake moves into full mount! Thompson won't be happy about that!
Drake lands a big elbow - Thompson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Thompson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Drake!
A victorious Jake Drake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 835 p4p, 581 weight class) and Damian Tonon (ranked 119 p4p, 85 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec's entrance music is Copacabana - Barry Manilow. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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12 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec tries to keep at a distance but Tonon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tonon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itzpapalotltotec creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonon controls his hands.
Tonon decides to pull guard.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Itzpapalotltotec defends well.
Itzpapalotltotec slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tonon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tonon, who protects the arm well.
Tonon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tonon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Itzpapalotltotec tries for a kimura but Tonon is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Itzpapalotltotec goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tonon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Itzpapalotltotec but great work by Tonon.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tonon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Itzpapalotltotec manages to get back to half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec gets full guard.
Tonon trying to control but Itzpapalotltotec is working from the bottom.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tonon has picked Itzpapalotltotec up and slammed him! Itzpapalotltotec can't keep hold of the triangle and Tonon manages to pass to side control!
Itzpapalotltotec trying his best to control but Tonon has mounted him.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to escape the mount.
Tonon avoids the attempt from Itzpapalotltotec to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tonon working for a submission but Itzpapalotltotec is keeping him at bay.
Tonon wants to control the pace but Itzpapalotltotec is squirming around nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tonon goes for an armbar but Itzpapalotltotec turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tonon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tonon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tonon!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itzpapalotltotec keeps working.
Tonon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Tonon postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Tonon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Itzpapalotltotec has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tonon but great work by Itzpapalotltotec.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Tonon will probably get the nod.
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.
Tonon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Tonon throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut.
Tonon feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec clinches up with Tonon and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec is working Tonon over against the cage.
Tonon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonon goes for a takedown attempt but Itzpapalotltotec pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tonon moves forwards but Itzpapalotltotec connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to the nose.
Itzpapalotltotec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon misses with a takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec rushes Tonon and presses him up against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonon.
Tonon misses with a body punch.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Itzpapalotltotec holds him up against the cage and eventually Tonon drops back down to his feet.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec is pressed up against the cage. Tonon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Itzpapalotltotec down to the mat. Itzpapalotltotec avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Itzpapalotltotec.
Tonon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Tonon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonon tries to clinch but Itzpapalotltotec moves away
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon shoots for a double leg takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well. He's pushed Tonon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looks like Itzpapalotltotec has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tonon tries to keep at a distance but Itzpapalotltotec has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that second round.
That's time! Itzpapalotltotec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Tonon moves forwards but Itzpapalotltotec connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is winning the standup battle so far.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tonon throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Itzpapalotltotec slaps away a takedown attempt from Tonon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Itzpapalotltotec tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tonon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Tonon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec clinches.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to throw a body punch but Tonon avoids it by throwing Itzpapalotltotec back against the cage.
Tonon is looking for a takedown.
Tonon is stalling here.
Tonon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Itzpapalotltotec walks away with a smile on his face. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Itzpapalotltotec forces Tonon back against the cage and clinches.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonon is defending well for now.
Tonon blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
Tonon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Itzpapalotltotec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonon blocks a body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Tonon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Itzpapalotltotec just stands there and leans against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
Itzpapalotltotec working aggressively here.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook to the ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonon blocking some punches.
Tonon blocks an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice hook to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon has clasped his hands together around Itzpapalotltotec's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonon trying to control the action but Itzpapalotltotec is working from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tonon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Damian Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonon fails to advance to Itzpapalotltotec's back.
Tonon trying to control but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Itzpapalotltotec has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
An out of breath Pablo Itzpapalotltotec thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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