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SFL 122 | Barbarian vs Slam PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Ziyaeddin (ranked 2185 p4p, 2701 weight class) and Barry Jones (ranked 308 p4p, 364 weight class). Ziyaeddin comes into the arena with Roswell's Spell by Chevelle blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Raining Blood - Slayer. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amir Ziyaeddin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Amir Ziyaeddin has been cut.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ziyaeddins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Jones misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ziyaeddin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Ziyaeddin ducks down to avoid it.
Ziyaeddin digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Ziyaeddin connects with a looping right hand.
Ziyaeddin ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Ziyaeddin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ziyaeddin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Ziyaeddin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ziyaeddin's corner calls for a 1-2. Ziyaeddin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ziyaeddin slips a straight right by Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ziyaeddin ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Ziyaeddin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziyaeddin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ziyaeddin lands in his opponent's guard.
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ziyaeddin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ziyaeddin manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones wants to stand but Ziyaeddin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones stands up from Ziyaeddin's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones 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.
Ziyaeddin scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Ziyaeddin looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ziyaeddin working a defensive guard here.
Ziyaeddin is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wanted to stand there but Ziyaeddin had control of the position.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones tries to stand but Ziyaeddin is controlling from the bottom.
Jones told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jones preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones stands and steps away. Ziyaeddin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ziyaeddin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ziyaeddin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ziyaeddin tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ziyaeddin tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ziyaeddin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Ziyaeddin misses with a hook.
Ziyaeddin tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Ziyaeddin down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Ziyaeddin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jones walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ziyaeddin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jones swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ziyaeddin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Barry Jones 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Muhapuro (ranked 963 p4p, 1414 weight class) and Bitor Belport (ranked 145 p4p, 211 weight class). Bitor Belport is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Muhapuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bitor Belport!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhapuro defending well as Belport loads up on a big left hand.
Muhapuro is looking to counter punch.
Belport misses with a looping left.
Belport staying out of range there.
Belport lands with a cross.
Belport misses with an uppercut
letting Muhapuro counter with a right hand.
Belport throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Muhapuro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Muhapuro.
Belport misses with a left hand
and Muhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Bitor Belport has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Belport there.
Belport pushes Muhapuro up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro managing to block the knees to the body from Belport.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Muhapuro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Muhapuro.
 Belport is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Belport is still on wobbly legs! Can Muhapuro finish him?
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belport seems to have recovered his senses.
Muhapuro pushes Belport back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belport blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belport blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belport misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Muhapuro.
The referee calls for Belport to work.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belport blocks a body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
A short right from Muhapuro on the inside.
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!
Belport lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Belport's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Belport drops to his knees and Muhapuro pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Muhapuro!
Paul Muhapuro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Brown (ranked 1226 p4p, 1247 weight class) and Jacks Sole (ranked 184 p4p, 190 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacks Sole!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sole misses with a straight left.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sole throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sole throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Sole.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sole.
Sole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown scores with a jab. Sole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Sole swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sole scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Sole tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown checks a low kick from Sole.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown misses the jab.
Sole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Sole wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
As Sole looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Sole just gets out of the way.
Sole scores with a leg kick.
Sole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sole misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Sole clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sole connects with a single shot there.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sole.
Brown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sole misses with a body shot.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Sole manages to avoid it.
Sole throws a leg kick that misses.
Sole throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Sole.
Brown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sole misses with a double jab.
Sole throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Randall's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Sole. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sole.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sole.
Nice body kick there by Sole.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sole.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sole lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
Sole thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a big head kick but Sole shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sole.
Sole missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sole.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sole - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sole. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sole misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Sole.
Sole throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sole throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Sole was just out of range.
Sole lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brown takes a step back to recover.
Sole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Sole misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sole throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sole wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sole throws a leg kick
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sole.
Jab by Sole.
Sole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sole misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole scores with a body shot.
Sole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sole closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Sole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sole misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sole thumps Brown with a low kick.
Sole throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Sole throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A lazy body kick from Sole
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Sole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown lands with a hook. Sole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sole is rocked!
Sole wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sole! Brown lets Sole back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sole is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Good leg kick by Sole.
Sole loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Sole seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Sole.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown moves forwards but Sole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Sole lands a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sole - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sole. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown checks a low kick from Sole.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brown avoids the body shot from Sole.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Sole was just out of range.
Sole scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Sole with the inside leg kick.
Sole throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Sole finds it's target.
Sole thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Sole! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sole to his feet! Sole is in big trouble!
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws out a loose jab but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole misses with a kick to the body.
Sole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Sole.
Brown checks a low kick from Sole.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sole feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Sole lands with an overhand left.
Sole tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown avoids the body shot from Sole.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sole feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Sole scores with a jab.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Sole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Sole.
Sole tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sole.
Sole throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sole tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Sole thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sole.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sole.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sole lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Sole tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Sole slams his shin into Brown's torso.
A big left from Brown misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Sole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown slips under a jab.
Sole throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws a counter high kick but Sole was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sole lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Sole misses with a shot to the body
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Sole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Sole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sole lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Sole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sole is looking to clinch.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Sole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sole.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sole feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Sole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jacks Sole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Sole only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bill Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sole misses with a low kick.
Sole misses with a body kick.
And Brown counters with a quick kick to the body but Sole blocks it.
Sole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Sole tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Sole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sole tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sole throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown tries to move into range but Sole moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sole connects with a body shot.
Sole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacks Sole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sole has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacks Sole!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacks Sole 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Knuckles (ranked 584 p4p, 638 weight class) and Che Von Cru (ranked 84 p4p, 95 weight class). Cru has chosen the stranger as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Che Von Cru!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles tries to move into range but Cru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Cru as he connects with a hook.
Cru throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knuckles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cru moves out of range of the strikes.
Knuckles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cru can pounce on him.
Knuckles connects with a jab.
Knuckles delivers a nice body kick.
Cru misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a good low kick that Cru was not able to check.
Knuckles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cru checks the leg kick.
Cru misses with a straight left.
Che Von Cru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cru clobbers Knuckles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cru tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knuckles is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cru.
Knuckles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cru is able to avoid easily.
We've been hearing reports that Knuckles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Cru blocks the leg kick.
Knuckles connects with a leg kick.
Knuckles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knuckles scrambles back to his feet.
Jab from Cru.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles looks to land a left hand but Cru moved out of range nicely.
Cru throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cru is looking to land body kicks.
Cru throws a lazy right hand but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Knuckles misses its target.
Knuckles misses with a hook. Cru ducked under it nicely.
Knuckles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cru thumps Knuckles with a low kick.
Knuckles moves out of range of the leg kick from Cru.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles moves out of range as Cru strikes.
Knuckles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cru.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cru lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a looping overhand right but Cru ducks down to avoid it.
Cru cracks a nice hook into Knuckles's ribs.
Knuckles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cru throws a chopping leg kick but Knuckles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knuckles tries a low kick but Cru avoids it.
Knuckles lands a glancing blow to the side of Cru's head.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knuckles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cru is out of range.
Cru misses with an uppercut. Knuckles saw that one coming.
Cru lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knuckles backs up against the cage.
Cru lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Cru as he connects with a hook.
Knuckles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cru moves out of range as Knuckles strikes.
Cru digs a good hook to Knuckles's body.
Cru connects with a jab.
Cru tried to score with a low kick but Knuckles checks it.
Knuckles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knuckles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cru connects with a looping right hand.
Cru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cru tried to score with a low kick but Knuckles checks it.
Cru throws a low kick, looking for Knuckles's leg but Knuckles calmly moves out of range.
Cru has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knuckles has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cru scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cru throws out the jab.
Cru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Cru tenderised Knuckles's leg. Knuckles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knuckles moves out of range as Cru strikes.
It looked like Knuckles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cru.
Cru wants to land a leg kick but Knuckles is out of range.
Cru connects with a crisp jab.
Cru checks a leg kick.
Cru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Cru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cru.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knuckles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cru misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles throwing a counter right hand but Cru manages to avoid it.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Cru.
Cru cracks Knuckles with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Che Von Cru dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cru blocks a head kick by Knuckles.
Cru slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knuckles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cru lunges at Knuckles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knuckles's hand.
Cru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knuckles's sensitive parts.
Cru is looking to slow Knuckles down with leg kicks.
Knuckles misses with a hook. Cru ducked under it nicely.
Cru works the jab nicely.
Cru with a nice calf kick.
Knuckles wants to land a leg kick but Cru is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles throws a nice looking combination but Cru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knuckles looks for the body kick but Cru saw that one coming.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cru.
Knuckles appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cru.
Cru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knuckles might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Cru.
Cru throws a low kick, looking for Knuckles's leg but Knuckles calmly moves out of range.
It appears Knuckles was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cru throws a low kick but Knuckles moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cru.
Nice body kick there by Knuckles.
Cru throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cru checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cru pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knuckles is out of range and Cru settles back down.
Cru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knuckles throws out the jab.
Knuckles throws a hook but Cru avoids it easily.
Cru lands with a right hand.
Knuckles throws a jab but it's blocked by Cru.
Che Von Cru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cru scores with a jab to the head.
Knuckles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cru lands a really nice looking cross but Knuckles seems unphased.
That kick from Cru tenderised Knuckles's leg. Knuckles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a leg kick that misses.
Cru has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cru looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well.
Cru moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Knuckles - the referee stops the clock and Cru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Knuckles. Cru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Knuckles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cru throws a low kick but Knuckles moves out of range easily.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cru stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knuckles.
A cross from Cru lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cru thows a leg kick but Knuckles checks it
and Knuckles finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Knuckles looks to throw the jab but Cru is out of range.
Cru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Cru finds it's target.
Knuckles loads up on a big right hand but Cru slips the punch.
Cru stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knuckles checks it well.
Cru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Cru.
Knuckles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cru is looking to chop away at Knuckles's legs.
Cru throws a chopping leg kick but Knuckles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cru avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cru motions for Knuckles to come forward. Cru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Cru.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cru tries to move into range but Knuckles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knuckles misses with a straight right.
Knuckles throws a leg kick that misses.
Cru throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knuckles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cru.
Knuckles missing with a left hand there. Cru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knuckles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles tries to move into range but Cru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knuckles moves away from the strike by Cru.
Cru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cru blocks a leg kick.
Knuckles backing away here, and Cru unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cru lands a leg kick that knocks Knuckles off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Che Von Cru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cru swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knuckles tried to counter with a leg kick but Cru avoided it.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Cru.
Cru feints a jab promting Knuckles to slip. Cru then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knuckles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Cru throws a solid leg kick but Knuckles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cru.
Knuckles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knuckles is looking to land body kicks.
Cru throws a hook but Knuckles avoids it easily.
Knuckles quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Knuckles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cru can pounce on him.
Cru throws a leg kick but Knuckles moved away.
Knuckles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cru pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knuckles is out of range and Cru settles back down.
Cru slips a jab from Knuckles.
A jab from Cru misses.
Knuckles connects with a looping right hand.
Cru throws an overhand right that lands on Knuckles's shoulder, as Knuckles tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cru was well out of range. Poor timing from Knuckles.
Cru scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knuckles thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cru if he has to take too many more of those.
Cru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cru lands a leg kick that knocks Knuckles off balance momentarily.
A big right from Cru misses.
Cru with the inside leg kick.
Cru listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cru wants to slow Knuckles down by chopping away at his legs.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cru moves away.
Cru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cru thinks about the counter body kick.
Knuckles takes a jab right on the kisser.
A lazy left from Cru finds it's target.
Cru bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knuckles has time to react.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cru throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cru finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cru just misses with a punch to the body.
Cru lands a jab to Knuckles's midsection.
Cru misses with a straight left.
Knuckles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knuckles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cru listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cru checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cru takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cru swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Cru swings widly with a right hand
letting Knuckles counter with a right hand.
Cru cracks Knuckles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cru throws out a leg kick but Knuckles moves out of range and Cru only half commits.
Cru throws a leg kick that misses.
Cru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knuckles moves out of range of the strikes.
Knuckles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cru misses with a low kick as Knuckles jumps back.
Cru throws an overhand right that lands on Knuckles's shoulder, as Knuckles tries to avoid the shot.
Cru catches Knuckles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knuckles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bobby Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cru throws a solid leg kick but Knuckles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cru.
Cru misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Knuckles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cru scores with a leg kick.
Knuckles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cru.
Cru does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Cru as he checks the leg kick.
Cru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cru misses with an uppercut. Knuckles saw that one coming.
Cru throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cru throws a leg kick which misses Knuckles's front leg but catches the back leg as Knuckles tries to avoid it.
Knuckles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cru connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cru is looking to slow Knuckles down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Che Von Cru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cru has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Che Von Cru!
A relieved looking Che Von Cru 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juju Baraka (ranked 611 p4p, 745 weight class) and Kevin McGuire (ranked 81 p4p, 97 weight class). Baraka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Burning Spear. McGuire is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juju Baraka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baraka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baraka looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baraka's head.
Baraka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baraka throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Baraka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baraka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick by Baraka misses
and Baraka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka throws out a powerful jab.
Baraka looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Baraka. No joy for McGuire on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baraka.
Juju Baraka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baraka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baraka tries a head kick but it misses.
Baraka connects with a crisp jab.
Baraka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Juju Baraka's cut is getting worse.
Baraka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
Baraka checks a leg kick.
McGuire tries a low kick but Baraka avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baraka misses with a hook.
Baraka swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire thinks about the counter body kick.
Baraka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Swans in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Baraka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Baraka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Baraka's head back.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Baraka misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baraka up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire wants a takedown but no success here.
McGuire presses Baraka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baraka is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
McGuire working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baraka.
Baraka working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Baraka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Baraka.
Baraka breaks from the clinch.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire takes a swing at Baraka's ribcage but misses.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Baraka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baraka thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baraka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Baraka counters with an inside leg kick.
Baraka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
That's time! Baraka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick from Baraka misses.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baraka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baraka misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baraka.
Baraka defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baraka. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
Baraka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
A big head kick from Baraka and McGuire is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baraka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baraka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baraka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire working for a triangle but Baraka defends it easily.
Baraka wants to stand but McGuire is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baraka with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Baraka from controlling successfully.
Baraka wants to stand but McGuire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Baraka stands and steps away. McGuire gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Baraka in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baraka is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Baraka.
Baraka is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baraka has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baraka's elbow.
McGuire controlling the action here for a moment.
McGuire has Baraka pressed against the cage, preventing Baraka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baraka wants to break free but McGuire has control.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Baraka breaks the clinch.
Baraka thumps McGuire with a low kick.
McGuire instigates a clinch.
Baraka tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tries to score a body lock takedown but Baraka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baraka breaks the clinch.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baraka moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baraka connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
McGuire clinches.
Baraka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baraka blocking some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Baraka.
Baraka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baraka wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Baraka is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.
McGuire gets through Baraka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baraka can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juju Baraka dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Baraka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGuire catches Baraka napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Baraka to the canvas!
McGuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGuire lands a decent elbow from side control.
Juju Baraka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juju Baraka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin McGuire!
A victorious Kevin McGuire 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 674 p4p, 160 weight class) and Aaron Lund (ranked 102 p4p, 18 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryszard Wojcik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aaron Lund!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lund takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lund misses with an uppercut. Wojcik saw that one coming.
Wojcik staying out of range there.
Lund swings widly with a right hand
and Wojcik counters with a left to the body.
Lund throws a solid leg kick but Wojcik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lund.
A little feinted left hand from Wojcik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lund lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
A big right from Lund misses.
Wojcik is looking to counter punch.
Wojcik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lund. That one must have hurt.
Lund fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wojcik wants to clinch.
Lund throws a big shot that misses.
Lund misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wojcik counters with a straight right hand.
Wojcik scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Wojcik misses its intended target.
Wojcik seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund tries to work over Wojcik's front leg with a kick but Wojcik checks it.
Lund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wojcik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lund throws a front kick aimed at Wojcik's knee but Wojcik avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Lund misses the target.
Lund throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wojcik counters with a left to the body.
Wojcik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wojcik blocks a head kick by Lund.
We've been informed that Lund has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wojcik slips under a jab from Lund.
Lund with a nice calf kick.
Wojcik misses with a series of wild punches.
Wojcik throws a series of punches but Lund avoids them all with ease.
Wojcik on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lund throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lund lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wojcik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wojcik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wojcik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lund misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Wojcik. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Wojcik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lund drops his hands momentarily and Wojcik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lund throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lund connects with a looping right hand.
Wojcik drops his hands momentarily and Lund takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lund keeps the fight on the outside.
Lund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wojcik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lund misses with a left hand
and Wojcik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wojcik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wojcik lands with a shot to the body.
Wojcik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Lund.
Lund fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lund lands a lovely overhand right.
Lund changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lund scoring well with a low kick there.
Lund looks to land a right hand but Wojcik moved out of range.
Wojcik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lund.
Wojcik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wojcik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lund connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wojcik scrambles back to his feet.
Wojcik moves away from the strike by Lund.
Aaron Lund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund looks to land a body kick but Wojcik moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Wojcik misses.
Lund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wojcik throws out the jab.
Wojcik tries to clinch up but Lund circles away and keeps his distance.
Wojcik misses with a wild body shot.
Wojcik looks to throw the jab but Lund is out of range.
Lund misses with the body kick
and Wojcik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lund tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wojcik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wojcik checks a low kick from Lund.
Wojcik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lund is looking to score with low kicks.
Wojcik throwing a counter right hand but Lund manages to avoid it.
Lund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wojcik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Lund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Lund.
Wojcik throws a body punch but Lund moves out of range.
Lund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wojcik.
Lund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lund on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lund misses with a few strikes there.
Lund smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wojcik.
Wojcik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund misses with a body kick.
Lund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wojcik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lund scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lund throws a looping overhand right but Wojcik ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wojcik misses the target.
Wojcik moves away from the strike by Lund.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lund. That's going to slow Wojcik down.
Wojcik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Aaron Lund has been cut.
Wojcik gets a clinch.
Lund misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Wojcik.
Lund keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wojcik's efforts to push away.
Wojcik takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hook to the body lands for Wojcik.
Wojcik swings wildly with an uppercut but Lund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lund is looking to control Wojcik's arms but Wojcik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lund has his back to the cage.
Lund takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lund scores with a shot to the side of Wojcik's head.
Lund misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lund is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lund prevents a body shot from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a nice knee to the body.
Lund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Wojcik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wojcik lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wojcik obliges.
Wojcik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ryszard Wojcik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wojcik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wojcik lands a left hand.
Wojcik lands with a left to the head.
Wojcik lands a nice knee to the body.
Wojcik blocks an uppercut.
Wojcik manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wojcik. Lund does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik takes a swing at Lund's ribcage but misses.
Wojcik loads up on a big right hand but Lund slips the punch.
Wojcik avoids a kick to the body.
Wojcik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lunds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wojcik sends Lund crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wojcik is motioning to the referee to let Lund up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lund is rocked!
Wojcik lands with a big right hook that stumbles Lund - he's out on his feet here! Wojcik follows up with another monster hook that separates Lund from consciousness! Lund falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Wojcik stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryszard Wojcik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kay Bone (ranked 228 p4p, 327 weight class) and Ivan Samsonov (ranked 37 p4p, 54 weight class). Kay Bone has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kay Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Samsonov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone throws an off balance right hand
and Samsonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bone.
Samsonov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bone with a body shot.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone throws out a loose jab but Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samsonov ducks right into an uppercut from Bone.
Bone misses with a hook. Samsonov ducked under it nicely.
Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Bone scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bone.
Samsonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Kay Bone has been cut.
Bone punishes Samsonov's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samsonov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bone.
Bone misses the jab.
Bone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bone connects with a nice looking jab.
Samsonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bone.
Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samsonov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Bone throws a looping overhand right but Samsonov ducks down to avoid it.
Samsonov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bone.
Bone connects with a body shot that sends Samsonov's belly button to the back.
Bone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bone lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bone swings for the body but Samsonov moves out of range.
Kay Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samsonov throws a big counter head kick but Bone avoids it with no problem.
Samsonov stuns Bone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bone misses the shot to the body.
Samsonov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bone works Samsonov's body with a nice hook.
Bone misses with a straight left.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samsonov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bone connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Bone.
Samsonov walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut
and Bone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samsonov thinking.
Bone lands with a good body shot.
Bone misses with a wild body shot.
Bone 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.
Bone throws a body kick that misses.
Samsonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samsonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bone throws a leg kick but Samsonov moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone throws a right hand that Samsonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Samsonov also avoids with ease.
Samsonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone throws a shot from downtown. Samsonov moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Samsonov misses.
Bone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bone lands a glancing blow to the side of Samsonov's head.
Samsonov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bone looks to land a combination but Samsonov avoids it well.
Bone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bone misses with a hook. Samsonov ducked under it nicely.
Bone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samsonov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Samsonov throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kay Bone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kay Bone's cut.
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.
Samsonov walks into a left hand.
Samsonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Samsonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bone takes a swing at Samsonov's ribcage but misses.
Bone throws a right hand that misses
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Bone lands.
Samsonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bone misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone jabs at Samsonov's body.
Bone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samsonov throws out a counter right but Bone avoids it with no problem.
Bone throws a poor cross that misses
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kay Bone is winning the standup battle so far.
Samsonov looks to throw the jab but Bone is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Samsonov's hands.
Bone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Samsonov does no damage.
Samsonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bone loads up on a big right hand but Samsonov slips the punch.
Samsonov 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.
Bone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samsonov.
A quick step to the side and Bone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bone lands a jab to Samsonov's midsection.
Bone lands with a straight right. Samsonov didn't see that one coming.
Samsonov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Bone.
Samsonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Samsonov throws out a counter right but Bone avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Bone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samsonov! But no joy.
Samsonov cracks Bone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Samsonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bone lands a leg kick that knocks Samsonov off balance momentarily.
Samsonov avoids the body shot from Bone.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bone throws the left hand but Samsonov avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Samsonov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Samsonov lands a big head kick that sends Bone tumbling to the mat! Samsonov takes a step backwards and waves Bone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bone is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
Samsonov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Bone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bone misses the shot to the body.
Bone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samsonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
Bone walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Samsonov swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Дай мне титульный снимок'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Moore (ranked 254 p4p, 199 weight class) and Jake Bird (ranked 29 p4p, 26 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bird blocks a head kick by Moore.
Bird wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Bird's knee but Bird avoids it well.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moore defends it well.
Bird throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bird off to one side.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Moore throws a head kick that misses
so Bird counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.
Bird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird has gone for a leg lock! Moore slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bird's guard.
Moore postures up.
Moore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird seems keen to control Moore's posture.
Moore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moore defends it easily.
Moore would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bird working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moore wanted to stand there but Bird had control of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moore defends well.
Bird has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore wants to stand but Bird is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Bird. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bird.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore connects with a single shot there.
Moore cracks Bird with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Moore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bird doesn't seem phased though.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Moore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moore looks to land a combination but Bird avoids it well.
Bird checks the leg kick nicely there.
Angelo Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Moore.
Sloppy strikes from Moore. Those never looked like landing.
Moore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moore.
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!
Moore tries to score with a low kick but Bird moves his leg out of the way.
Bird defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Bird on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moore. Moore obviously looking to wear him down.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moore defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moore.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Bird counters with a straight right hand.
Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bird tries to counter with a clinch but Moore shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bird takes one to the side of the head.
Moore lands a body shot.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Bird shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Bird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moore throws a shot to the body.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
Bird slips under a jab.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moore throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore throws a series of punches but Bird moves out of range.
Bird tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Bird checks a low kick from Moore.
Moore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bird looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moore is not content to let Bird control the position.
Bird stops Moore from getting back to his feet.
Moore is not content to let Bird control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore kicks off Bird and gets to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Bird blocks the leg kick.
Moore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore digs a good hook to Bird's body.
Angelo Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bird takes one to the chin there.
Moore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moore won't be happy with that.
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moore, who protects the arm well.
Bird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Moore is defending well.
Bird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bird controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bird wants to control for a moment but Moore uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well.
Moore is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bird ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
Moore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Moore thows a leg kick but Bird checks it
and Bird counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bird.
Moore is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bird presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moore to keep the fight standing.
Bird tries to pull guard but Moore holds him up against the cage and eventually Bird drops back down to his feet.
Bird swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moore walks away with a smile on his face. Bird gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Angelo Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Moore lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore throws the left hand but Bird avoids the punch easily.
Bird with the counter takedown but Moore avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bird is out of range and Moore settles back down.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Bird feints the counter takedown.
Moore lands with an overhand left.
Moore scoring well with a low kick there.
Bird slips a straight right by Moore.
Bird tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
Moore scores with a head kick. Bird tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moore cracks Bird with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Bird, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Moore. That snapped Bird's head back.
Moore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moore scores with a punch to the head.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird closes the distance and clinches.
Bird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird tries to pull guard but Moore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bird looking for a takedown.
Bird swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Moore misses
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown. Moore fights it but they end up in guard.
Bird looking to sit in guard and control but Moore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Moore is proving a slippery customer.
Moore wants to stand but Bird has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore postures up.
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird is controlling Moore's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moore, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Moore!
During a confident post fight interview, Angelo Moore 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Lancaster (ranked 26 p4p, 96 weight class) and Sergey Shipilov (ranked 5 p4p, 12 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sergey Shipilov enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Lancaster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shipilov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Shipilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shipilov misses with a body punch
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Shipilov throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Shipilov throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shipilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipilov misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipilov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Shipilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by Shipilov misses
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Shipilov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shipilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shipilov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Shipilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shipilov.
Shipilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Shipilov manages to avoid it.
Shipilov throws a series of punches but Lancaster avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov works Lancaster's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Shipilov's body.
Shipilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sergey Shipilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipilov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Shipilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shipilov connects with a jab.
Shipilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shipilov lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov misses with a hook.
Shipilov scores with a nice body kick.
Shipilov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Shipilov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lancaster swinging wildly here.
Lancaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shipilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shipilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shipilov! Lancaster lets Shipilov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov connects with a high kick.
Lancaster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shipilov misses with a looping right.
Shipilov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shipilov manages to avoid it.
Shipilov misses with a hook
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lancaster takes a swing at Shipilov's ribcage but misses.
Shipilov throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergey Shipilov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shipilov scores with a head kick.
Shipilov scores with a punch to the head.
Shipilov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Lancaster to the ground! Shipilov dives into full mount looking to finish!
Lancaster is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shipilov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shipilov throws out a leg kick but Lancaster moves out of range and Shipilov only half commits.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shipilov misses with a head kick.
Shipilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Shipilov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipilov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shipilov is breathing heavily.
Shipilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Shipilov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Shipilov.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shipilov lands a slapping body shot.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice right hand that sends Shipilov toppling to the canvas! Shipilov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lancaster finish him?!
Shipilov is rocked!
It looks like Sergey Shipilov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Shipilov moved out of range nicely.
Shipilov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Shipilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shipilov misses the body punch
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster sends Shipilov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lancaster is motioning to the referee to let Shipilov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Shipilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster retains his middleweight title!
Oliver Lancaster 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 Conor The Barbarian (ranked 14 p4p, 58 weight class) and Ben Slam (ranked 2 p4p, 13 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor The Barbarian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Slam!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slam clobbers The Barbarian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
The Barbarian throws a big shot that misses.
Slam misses with a hook
and The Barbarian counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ben Slam has been cut.
The Barbarian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slam.
That kick from Slam tenderised The Barbarian's leg. The Barbarian is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Barbarian misses with an uppercut
and Slam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Barbarian.
As Slam backs away, The Barbarian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The Barbarian connects with a leg kick.
Slam throws an overhand right that lands on The Barbarian's shoulder, as The Barbarian tries to avoid the shot.
Slam misses with a hook
and The Barbarian counters with a three punch combo that has Slam backing up. Slam nods at The Barbarian to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Barbarian checks a leg kick.
The Barbarian throwing a counter right hand but Slam manages to avoid it.
A big right from The Barbarian misses.
The Barbarian 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.
Slam misses with a hook. The Barbarian ducked under it nicely.
The Barbarian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slam counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slam throws a sloppy body shot
and Slam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Barbarian blocks a jab.
The Barbarian connects with a right hand. Slam shakes it off.
Slam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ben Slam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Barbarian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slam throws a poor cross that misses
and The Barbarian counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Ben Slam's cut even more.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slam.
The Barbarian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slam. Slam obviously looking to wear him down.
Slam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Barbarian slips a straight right by Slam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slam misses with a body punch
and The Barbarian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Barbarian counters with a nice right hand that sends Slam toppling to the canvas! Slam scrambles and gets back to his feet - can The Barbarian finish him?!
Slam is rocked!
Slam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Slam has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Slam looks to land a left hand but The Barbarian moved out of range nicely.
The Barbarian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Barbarian cracks Slam with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. The Barbarian has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Slam to stand back up!
Slam is still on wobbly legs! Can The Barbarian finish him?
The cut above Ben Slam's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Barbarian slips a jab from Slam.
A head kick by Slam misses
and The Barbarian counters with a right hand from hell and Slam is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor The Barbarian!
Conor The Barbarian retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Conor The Barbarian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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