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Highland 114 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kavangh (ranked 24399 p4p, 24652 weight class) and Bizzo Colez (ranked 359 p4p, 362 weight class). Colez has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Kavangh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bizzo Colez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavangh dives in and grabs Colez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Colez pushes down on Kavangh's head and hops out.
Kavangh wants to clinch.
Kavangh tries for a takedown but Colez circles away easily
and Colez counters with a one-two to the body.
Kavangh shoots in and drives through. Colez sprawls well.
Colez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Kavangh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colez misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Colez.
Kavangh wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colez throws a nice looking combination but Kavangh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kavangh lands with a cross.
Kavangh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kavangh shoots in for a double leg but Colez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Kavangh backs off Colez throws a huge counter combo but Kavangh manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colez swinging wildly here.
Kavangh is looking to clinch.
Colez throws a right hand that Kavangh ducks under and follows up with a left that Kavangh also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kavangh.
Colez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kavangh circles away quickly and effectively.
Kavangh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizzo Colez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Colez as Kavangh shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Colez. Those never looked like landing.
Colez keeps the fight on the outside.
Colez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kavangh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colez leaves Kavangh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colez wants it to stay on the feet.
Colez slaps away a takedown attempt from Kavangh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Colez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colez throws a series of punches but Kavangh moves out of range.
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!
Colez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kavangh.
Kavangh tries to counter with a takedown but Colez is quick to defend against it.
Kavangh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Colez does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kavangh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kavangh looks to land a combination but Colez avoids it well.
Kavangh wants to clinch.
Colez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavangh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kavangh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Colez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kavangh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kavangh slips a jab and a cross from Colez.
Bizzo Colez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kavangh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Colez circles away.
Colez fails to land with a series of punches.
Colez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colez. Kavangh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kavangh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colez.
Colez thuds a left hand into Kavangh's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavangh has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Colez.
Colez jabs Kavangh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kavangh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colez as he avoids it easily.
Kavangh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Colez looks to throw the jab but Kavangh is out of range.
Colez keeps the fight on the outside.
Colez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Colez lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bizzo Colez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kavangh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kavangh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Colez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colez misses the shot to the body.
Colez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kavangh rather than just go for the knockout.
Colez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kavangh on the side of the head.
Kavangh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kavangh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Colez misses with the combination.
Colez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Colez counters with a left and a right that hurts Kavangh! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Colez jumps into full mount!
 Kavangh is rocked!
Colez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavangh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Oh Kavangh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kavangh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kavangh is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kavangh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavangh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kavangh wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kavangh tries to lock up and control but Colez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kavangh seems to have got his legs back now.
Kavangh is trying to escape the mount.
Colez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kavangh doesn't manage to clinch there - Colez circles away.
Kavangh swings for the body but Colez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colez misses with a double jab.
Colez misses with a wild combination.
Colez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kavangh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kavangh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kavangh is defended easily by Colez.
Despite the aggression on Colez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Colez lands with a good body shot.
Kavangh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Colez defends well and Kavangh ends up having to push Colez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavangh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kavangh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Colez breaks from the clinch.
Kavangh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Colez lands a right hook to the body.
Colez tries to bum rush Kavangh with a series of wild strikes but Kavangh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Kavangh with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Kavangh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jake Kavangh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kavangh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kavangh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Colez.
Kavangh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colez sprawls well. Colez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kavangh gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Colez.
Kavangh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Colez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kavangh dives in for a single leg takedown but Colez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kavangh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colez to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bizzo Colez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kavangh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kavangh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Colez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kavangh.
Colez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Colez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kavangh slips a jab and a cross from Colez.
Kavangh is looking for a counter combo.
Kavangh tries to clinch but Colez moves out of range.
Kavangh fails to land the takedown.
Kavangh shoots in for a takedown but Colez shows good takedown defense.
Colez throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavangh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Colez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Colez fails to land with a series of punches.
Colez looks to land a combination but Kavangh avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavangh throws a solid leg kick but Colez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kavangh.
Colez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kavangh.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kavangh. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Colez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colez throws a right hand that Kavangh ducks under and follows up with a left that Kavangh also avoids with ease.
Kavangh tries to clinch but Colez moves out of range.
Colez scores with a jab.
Colez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kavangh circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Kavangh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kavangh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kavangh somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Kavangh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kavangh misses with a takedown
and Colez counters with a series of strikes. Kavangh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Colez looks to land a left hand but Kavangh moved out of range nicely.
Colez throws a right and a left that Kavangh avoids nicely.
It looked like Kavangh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kavangh doesn't manage to clinch there - Colez circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Colez does no damage.
Colez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kavangh.
Kavangh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Colez avoids it really well and circles away.
Kavangh tries to clinch up.
Colez jabs Kavangh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kavangh tries to clinch but Colez is having none of it.
Kavangh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Colez to score with a decent uppercut.
Colez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kavangh.
Colez throws a counter combo.
Colez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavangh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kavangh shoots for a double leg takedown but Colez sprawls well. He's pushed Kavangh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Colez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colez wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Colez does no damage.
Colez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Kavangh does it's job there.
Colez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Colez.
Kavangh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Colez unleashes a big counter combination but Kavangh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kavangh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kavangh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colez digs a good body shot into Kavangh's ribs.
Kavangh shoots in looking for a takedown but Colez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kavangh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kavangh connects with a right hand. Colez shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colez scores with a hook.
Colez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kavangh.
Colez blocks the body kick.
Bizzo Colez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Colez. Those never looked like landing.
Colez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kavangh eats them both and turns towards Colez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Colez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kavangh shoots in and drives through. Colez sprawls well.
Bizzo Colez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Colez throws a nice looking combination but Kavangh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Colez avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bizzo Colez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Colez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bizzo Colez!
Bizzo Colez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Austin Grimaldo (ranked 5074 p4p, 5116 weight class) and Tunzo Fuhn (ranked 296 p4p, 297 weight class). Austin Grimaldo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Austin Grimaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tunzo Fuhn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimaldo avoids a kick to the body.
Grimaldo checks a leg kick nicely.
Fuhn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grimaldo checks it well.
Fuhn takes a swing at Grimaldo's ribcage but misses.
Fuhn tries to keep at a distance but Grimaldo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grimaldo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fuhn wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grimaldo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimaldo throws an elbow but misses.
Grimaldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimaldo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimaldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fuhn's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimaldo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimaldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fuhn's brow.
A short uppercut from Grimaldo.
Fuhn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grimaldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimaldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fuhn tries to break free but Grimaldo pushes him back against the cage.
Grimaldo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grimaldo.
Fuhn working hard to break the clinch.
Grimaldo landing knees to the head.
Grimaldo lands a left hand.
Grimaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grimaldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuhn tries to break the clinch but Grimaldo is controlling the position.
Grimaldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grimaldo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grimaldo lands a nice elbow.
Grimaldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grimaldo breaks from the clinch.
Fuhn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimaldo connects with a body shot that sends Fuhn's belly button to the back.
Fuhn throws a head kick but Grimaldo moves out of range.
Grimaldo darts in and clinches Fuhn up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Grimaldo.
Fuhn blocks an elbow strike from Grimaldo.
Fuhn blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimaldo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimaldo throws an elbow but misses.
Fuhn avoids the elbow strike from Grimaldo, against the cage.
Grimaldo pushes off an throws an elbow but Fuhn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimaldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fuhn's brow.
Grimaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Grimaldo misses with a knee to the head.
Grimaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grimaldo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grimaldo tries a knee to the head but Fuhn blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grimaldo lands a right hand.
Grimaldo gets through Fuhn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimaldo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grimaldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Fuhn avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimaldo.
Grimaldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grimaldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Fuhn trying to stall but Grimaldo improves his position.
Grimaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuhn backwards.
A short uppercut from Grimaldo.
Grimaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grimaldo breaks the clinch.
Grimaldo takes the fight into the clinch.
Grimaldo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grimaldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fuhn's efforts to push away.
Fuhn is trying to push Grimaldo away but Grimaldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grimaldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grimaldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuhn blocks the elbow strike.
Grimaldo breaks from the clinch.
Fuhn gets tackled into the cage by Grimaldo. Grimaldo maintains the clinch.
Fuhn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grimaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Grimaldo prevents Fuhn from breaking the clinch.
Fuhn tries to break free but Grimaldo pushes him back against the cage.
Grimaldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimaldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fuhn's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Grimaldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grimaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grimaldo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Fuhn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grimaldo lands with a left to the head.
Fuhn blocks an elbow strike from Grimaldo.
Grimaldo pushes off an throws an elbow but Fuhn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimaldo throws an elbow but misses.
Grimaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuhn working hard to break the clinch.
Grimaldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuhn can do to turn this around?
Fuhn wants to break free but Grimaldo has control.
Fuhn avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimaldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fuhn is trying to break the clinch but Grimaldo is controlling him.
Austin Grimaldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fuhn is trying to push Grimaldo away but Grimaldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A hook to the body from Grimaldo.
Fuhn is trying to push Grimaldo away but Grimaldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimaldo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimaldo throws an elbow but misses.
Grimaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Fuhn has Grimaldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grimaldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimaldo.
Grimaldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuhn avoids the elbow strike from Grimaldo, against the cage.
Grimaldo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fuhn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Grimaldo.
Fuhn dodges an elbow strike from Grimaldo.
Grimaldo lands an elbow just above Fuhn 's eye.
Grimaldo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fuhn tries to break the clinch but Grimaldo is controlling the position.
Fuhn avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimaldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuhn backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimaldo misses with a knee to the head.
Fuhn blocks an elbow strike.
Fuhn avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimaldo.
Grimaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Grimaldo throws an elbow that misses.
Fuhn wants to get back to striking at distance but Grimaldo won't allow it.
Fuhn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grimaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Grimaldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuhn blocks an elbow strike from Grimaldo.
Grimaldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fuhn avoids the elbow strike from Grimaldo, against the cage.
Fuhn blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Grimaldo on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimaldo has closed the distance and engaged Fuhn in a clinch.
Grimaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fuhn dodges an elbow strike from Grimaldo.
Grimaldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grimaldo lands a shoulder strike.
Grimaldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fuhn's efforts to push away.
Fuhn is trying to break the clinch but Grimaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Grimaldo has Fuhn pressed against the cage, preventing Fuhn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grimaldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Grimaldo misses with a knee strike.
Grimaldo throws an elbow that misses.
Grimaldo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grimaldo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuhn working hard to break the clinch.
Fuhn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grimaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuhn delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuhn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fuhn throws a solid leg kick but Grimaldo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fuhn.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some bone on bone action there as Grimaldo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fuhn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grimaldo moves out of range as Fuhn throws a body kick.
Fuhn tries to land a leg kick but Grimaldo saw it coming and moves away.
Fuhn tries a low kick but Grimaldo avoids it.
Grimaldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grimaldo clinches with his opponent.
Grimaldo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fuhn blocks it with crossed arms.
Grimaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grimaldo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Grimaldo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Grimaldo clinches.
Grimaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fuhn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fuhn has had enough of the clinch but Grimaldo keeps him there for the moment.
Grimaldo throws an elbow that misses.
Fuhn is trying to break the clinch but Grimaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Grimaldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fuhn's efforts to push away.
Fuhn can't break the clinch.
Grimaldo pushes off an throws an elbow but Fuhn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimaldo misses with an elbow over the top.
Grimaldo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grimaldo lands a nice uppercut.
Grimaldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuhn backwards.
Grimaldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimaldo pushes off an throws an elbow but Fuhn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grimaldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fuhn's efforts to push away.
Grimaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tunzo Fuhn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimaldo thuds a left hand into Fuhn's body.
Grimaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Grimaldo pushes Fuhn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuhn avoids the elbow strike from Grimaldo, against the cage.
Grimaldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grimaldo misses with an elbow strike.
Fuhn tries to break free but Grimaldo pushes him back against the cage.
Grimaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fuhns head.
Fuhn blocks an elbow strike from Grimaldo.
Grimaldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grimaldo lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuhn can't break the clinch.
Fuhn dodges an elbow strike from Grimaldo.
Grimaldo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grimaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fuhn backwards.
Fuhn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimaldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fuhn's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Grimaldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuhn dodges an elbow strike from Grimaldo.
Grimaldo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grimaldo stops a takedown attempt from Fuhn.
Fuhn blocks an elbow strike from Grimaldo.
Grimaldo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldo misses with an elbow over the top.
Fuhn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grimaldo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grimaldo lands an uppercut.
Grimaldo manages to break the clinch.
Fuhn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grimaldo instigates a clinch.
Grimaldo with a knee to the head.
Grimaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grimaldo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grimaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grimaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimaldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fuhn's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldo scores with a nice hook to the 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!
Fuhn wants to take the fight to the mat but Grimaldo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grimaldo misses with a knee strike.
Grimaldo misses with an elbow over the top.
Grimaldo lands a right hand.
Grimaldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tunzo Fuhn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuhn wants to get back to striking at distance but Grimaldo won't allow it.
Grimaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimaldo moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimaldo throws an elbow but misses.
Grimaldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fuhn.
Austin Grimaldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grimaldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grimaldo throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Grimaldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grimaldo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Grimaldo!
During a confident post fight interview, Austin Grimaldo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Martel (ranked 2846 p4p, 2698 weight class) and Jebediah Springfield (ranked 337 p4p, 324 weight class). Martel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beautiful People by - Marilyn Manson . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jebediah Springfield enters the cage!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Martel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jebediah Springfield!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Martel misses.
Springfield fails with the takedown.
Martel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 It looks like Jebediah Springfield has been cut.
Springfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Springfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martel forces Springfield back against the cage and clinches.
Martel landing knees to the body.
Martel can't find room to land a body shot as Springfield controls the action.
Martel misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Springfield trying to stall but Martel improves his position.
Springfield is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martel.
Martel lands an elbow that stopped Springfield in his tracks for a moment.
Springfield looks winded!
Martel lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Jebediah Springfield's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Springfield being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martel.
The cut above Jebediah Springfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jebediah Springfield's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick Martel!
Rick Martel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Meredith (ranked 2876 p4p, 2056 weight class) and Shichiroji San (ranked 383 p4p, 291 weight class). Meredith comes to the cage accompanied by Skinny Boys - Skinny (They Can't Get Enough). San has chosen Seven Samurai as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ted Meredith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shichiroji San!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San is looking to clinch.
Meredith swings for the body but San moves out of range.
San tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meredith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
San rushes Meredith and presses him up against the cage.
San lands a left hand.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Meredith.
Meredith pushes off an throws an elbow but San leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from San.
San lands with a short shot to the head.
Meredith lands an elbow inside that San shrugs off.
It looks like Shichiroji San has been cut.
San blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
San blocks the elbow strike.
Meredith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from San.
Meredith can't find room to land a body shot as San controls the action.
San scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meredith tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Meredith back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Meredith fails to land.
San managing to block the knees to the body from Meredith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San looking for a takedown.
Meredith blocks an uppercut.
Meredith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meredith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San.
Meredith misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Meredith.
San scores with a shot to the side of Meredith's head.
San blocks an uppercut.
Meredith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meredith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good standup being displayed there by San as he connects with a hook.
Meredith looks to land a combination but San avoids it well.
Meredith punishes San's body with a nice straight punch.
San drops Meredith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Meredith looks back up at him and smiles so San waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Meredith is rocked!
 It looks like Ted Meredith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San cracks Meredith with a left hook right on the temple and Meredith goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! San lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Meredith is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shichiroji San!
Shichiroji San spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwalin Giantslayer (ranked 814 p4p, 2616 weight class) and Ray Turn (ranked 110 p4p, 313 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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwalin Giantslayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Turn !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turn darts in looking for a takedown but Giantslayer gets double underhooks and turns Turn into the cage.
Giantslayer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Giantslayer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turn actively working from the bottom here.
Giantslayer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Giantslayer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turn is looking for a sweep. Giantslayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giantslayer is taking a breather. Turn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giantslayer.
Giantslayer lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Turn is looking to control Giantslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turn avoid being mounted?
Turn 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.
Turn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turn is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Giantslayer lands a nice short elbow.
Giantslayer working over Turn with some ground and pound. Turn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Giantslayer is looking to advance position but Turn won't allow it.
Turn wants to control but Giantslayer is keeping busy.
Giantslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giantslayer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Giantslayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Giantslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turn is looking for a sweep. Giantslayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Giantslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Giantslayer connects with a nice short shot to Turn 's temple.
It looks like Ray Turn has been cut.
Turn wants to control but Giantslayer is keeping busy.
Giantslayer lands with a punch from half guard.
Turn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Giantslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turn is looking for a sweep. Giantslayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turn trying to hold on to Giantslayer's head to control him but Giantslayer postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Giantslayer lands a nice short elbow.
Turn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Giantslayer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer passes Turn 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Giantslayer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Giantslayer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Turn tries to clinch up
and Giantslayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Giantslayer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Giantslayer is nestled in close to Turn , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The cut above Ray Turn 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Turn is in trouble now - Giantslayer has advanced to mount!
Turn is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer looking to finish Turn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Turn !
Ray Turn '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 Ray Turn 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dwalin Giantslayer!
Dwalin Giantslayer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Balestrin (ranked 2117 p4p, 1482 weight class) and Enzo Williams (ranked 282 p4p, 201 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Balestrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balestrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balestrin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balestrin as he avoids it easily.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balestrin defends well and Williams ends up having to push Balestrin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balestrin lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Balestrin counter with a right hand.
Julio Balestrin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Williams.
Balestrin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balestrin counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shoots and misses
and Balestrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balestrin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Jab by Balestrin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Balestrin counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams shoots in but Balestrin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Balestrin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Balestrin lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Williams is rocked!
Williams tries for a takedown but Balestrin circles away easily
and Balestrin rattles Williams with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Williams tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Balestrin dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Williams stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julio Balestrin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daron Acemoglu (ranked 1928 p4p, 1821 weight class) and Jake Damien (ranked 258 p4p, 247 weight class). Daron Acemoglu 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daron Acemoglu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Damien!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acemoglu misses with a body shot.
Damien has his takedown stuffed
and Acemoglu counters with a shoot takedown. Damien fights it but they end up in guard.
Acemoglu tries to free his leg and advance position but Damien is retaining full guard.
Damien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Acemoglu defends it easily.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Acemoglu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Damien is trying to keep Acemoglu in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Damien wants to sweep here but Acemoglu controlling him for the moment.
Damien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acemoglu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damien is keeping the position for now.
Acemoglu distracts Damien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Acemoglu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Damien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acemoglu's guard.
Damien won't allow Acemoglu to sweep him here.
Damien drops back looking for a leg! Acemoglu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Acemoglu manages to kick Damien off! Damien jumps back into Acemoglu's guard.
Damien pushes down on Acemoglu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Damien is thwarting Acemoglu's attempts to control the position.
Acemoglu wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu is in trouble now - Damien has advanced to mount!
Damien looking for a guillotine from mount but Acemoglu is having none of it.
Damien jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Acemoglu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Acemoglu is trying to get back to half guard.
Acemoglu is being controlled here.
Damien has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Acemoglu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acemoglu tries to hold on but Damien postures up.
Acemoglu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu is defending against the submission attempts here by Damien.
Acemoglu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Damien looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Acemoglu has a hand on Damien's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Damien takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Damien wants to control the pace but Acemoglu is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damien is working for a guillotine from mount but Acemoglu frees his head quite easily.
Damien is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Acemoglu is surviving well by controlling Damien's body position as best he can.
Damien is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Acemoglu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Damien avoids the attempt from Acemoglu to control.
Damien tries to control but Acemoglu wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acemoglu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Damien looking to secure an arm triangle but Acemoglu defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Damien dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Acemoglu throws a body shot but no joy.
Damien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Acemoglu as he jumps to the side.
Damien has a takedown stuffed.
Damien doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Acemoglu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daron Acemoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Damien.
Damien shoots in and drives through. Acemoglu sprawls well.
Damien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Damien stopping the sweep attempt from Acemoglu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damien drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Damien seems to have locked his on tight now - Acemoglu screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Damien, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jake Damien!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shug Skinner (ranked 1292 p4p, 802 weight class) and Liam Murphy (ranked 179 p4p, 114 weight class). Murphy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Shipping Up To Boston- Dropkick Murphy's. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Shug Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Skinner, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner lands an elbow inside.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Skinner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skinner lands with a cross.
Skinner misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skinner to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Skinner. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
It looked like Skinner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Skinner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Skinner.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skinner misses with a looping left.
Skinner throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murphy.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Skinner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skinner is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skinner keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Skinner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
Skinner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skinner tries to get out of the position.
Murphy tries for a kimura but Skinner is defending well.
Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Skinner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skinner actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skinner wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shug Skinner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Skinner keeps it at a distance.
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skinner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skinner sprawls well. Skinner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Skinner appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skinner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Skinner.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy tries to clinch but Skinner moves away
letting Skinner counter with a right hand.
Murphy tries to clinch but Skinner is having none of it.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skinner as he jumps to the side.
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into Skinner's guard.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skinner working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Skinner has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Skinner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Skinner throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Skinner, which made it look bad.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murphy.
Murphy moves forwards but Skinner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skinner as he avoids it easily.
Skinner throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Skinner misses with an uppercut.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to clinch but Skinner moves away
and Skinner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skinner throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skinner.
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Skinner back into the cage.
Skinner breaks from the clinch.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Skinner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy tries for a takedown but Skinner circles away easily
letting Skinner counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shug Skinner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Skinner circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Skinner misses its target.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy moves to clinch but Skinner breaks away
and Skinner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skinner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Skinner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skinner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Murphy can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Skinner and Murphy drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Skinner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shug Skinner!
During a confident post fight interview, Shug Skinner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Necmettin Hoca (ranked 697 p4p, 724 weight class) and Richard Ramirez (ranked 96 p4p, 101 weight class). Ramirez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Lucky. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Necmettin Hoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoca throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Hoca lands.
Hoca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ramirez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Hoca shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the body
and Hoca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoca looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Ramirez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez defending well as Hoca loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the body
and Hoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Hoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoca throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez gets a takedown into half guard.
Hoca is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hoca defend it? Ramirez steps over the head and cranks it - Hoca is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ramirez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Ramirez!
In his post fight interview, Richard Ramirez 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 Odd Job (ranked 1782 p4p, 413 weight class) and Ottaa Koppia (ranked 243 p4p, 65 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odd Job!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ottaa Koppia!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Job with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koppia to score with a decent uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Job.
Job takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Koppia.
Job dives in and grabs Koppia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koppia pushes down on Job's head and hops out.
Koppia stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koppia slips a jab from Job.
A little jabbing left from Koppia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koppia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Job is rocked!
Koppia stuffs the takedown attempt from Job. Job gets slowly back to his feet.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown but Koppia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Job's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Job fails with the takedown
and Koppia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Job is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koppia looks to land a right hand but Job moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Job gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Koppia gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!
A relieved looking Ottaa Koppia 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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