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SFL 125 | Mumu vs Viking II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Fusi (ranked 2515 p4p, 1655 weight class) and Mike Haggar (ranked 316 p4p, 224 weight class). Mike Haggar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Fusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haggar throws a jab when Fusi was well out of range.
Fusi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haggar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fusi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fusi looks to land a right hand but Haggar moved out of range.
Haggar feints the counter takedown.
Haggar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haggar lands a slapping body shot.
Haggar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fusi.
Haggar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haggar needs to keep his hands up - Fusi had a free shot at his head there.
Haggar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fusi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fusi throws a hook to the side of Haggar's head but Haggar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fusi throws a jab when Haggar was well out of range.
Haggar throws a looping overhand right but Fusi ducks down to avoid it.
Fusi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Fusi.
Fusi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fusi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haggar misses the jab.
Fusi is looking to counter punch.
Fusi loads up on a big right hand but Haggar slips the punch.
James Fusi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haggar looks to throw the jab but Fusi is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fusi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haggar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fusi looks to throw the jab but Haggar is out of range.
Haggar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fusi defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusi defending well as Haggar loads up on a big left hand.
Haggar moves out of range of the strikes.
Fusi scores with a jab. Haggar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haggar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fusi.
Haggar throws a lazy right hand but Fusi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fusi avoids the body shot from Haggar.
Haggar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fusi moves away.
Haggar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haggar throws a body shot but no joy.
Fusi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haggar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fusi misses with a hook. Haggar ducked under it nicely.
Haggar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haggar slips under a jab.
Haggar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haggar lands a jab to the head.
Haggar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fusi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haggar.
Fusi throws a lazy right hand but Haggar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haggar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Fusi misses the target.
Fusi throws a hook to the side of Haggar's head but Haggar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haggar moves out of range of the strikes.
Haggar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haggar looks to score with a jab to the body but Fusi is just out of range.
Haggar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fusi defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Fusi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fusi avoids the body shot from Haggar.
James Fusi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haggar ducks under a wild hook from Fusi.
Haggar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fusi throws a jab but it's blocked by Haggar.
Haggar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haggar darts in and clinches Fusi up against the cage.
Haggar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fusi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haggar tries to work over Fusi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haggar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fusi.
Haggar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 It looks like James Fusi has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Fusi fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fusi looking to slow down the pace here.
Fusi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haggar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haggar misses with a body punch.
Fusi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fusi misses with some punches.
Haggar is trying to maintain a safe position but Fusi gets an underhook and turns Haggar into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haggar.
Fusi prevents a body shot from Haggar.
Haggar struggles to land a body shot inside as Fusi controls his hands.
Fusi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haggar is working Fusi over against the cage.
Fusi trying to stall but Haggar improves his position.
Haggar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fusi or not.
Fusi is breathing heavily.
Fusi has a couple of punches blocked by Haggar.
Fusi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haggar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fusi backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fusi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haggar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haggar misses with a body punch.
Fusi throws a head punch that misses.
Haggar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fusi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fusi loads up on a big right hand but Haggar slips the punch.
Fusi moves out of range of the strikes.
Haggar throws a hook but Fusi avoids it easily.
Fusi misses with a straight left.
Haggar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fusi defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fusi misses with a looping right.
Haggar slips a jab from Fusi.
Haggar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haggar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fusi clobbers Haggar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fusi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fusi wants it to stay on the feet.
Fusi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haggar misses with a takedown attempt - Fusi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James Fusi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.
Fusi throws out a loose jab but Haggar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Fusi finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Fusi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Fusi'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.
Good exchange - Haggar coming out on top.
Haggar lands with a shot to the body.
Fusi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haggar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fusi.
James Fusi is winning the standup battle so far.
Haggar misses with a body shot.
Haggar moves out of range as Fusi strikes.
Haggar throws a lazy right hand but Fusi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haggar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fusi throws a jab but it's blocked by Haggar.
A slow jab from Fusi misses its intended target.
Haggar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haggar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haggar slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haggar. Fusi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haggar slips a straight right by Fusi.
Haggar misses with an uppercut. Fusi saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Fusi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haggar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fusi.
Haggar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fusi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fusi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haggar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fusi.
Haggar with the counter takedown but Fusi avoids it easily.
Haggar slips under a jab.
Fusi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haggar digs a good body shot into Fusi's ribs.
Fusi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fusi needs to keep his hands up - Haggar had a free shot at his head there.
Haggar connects with a body shot.
Fusi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haggar.
Fusi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haggar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haggar lands with a good body shot.
Haggar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fusi.
Nice body punch from Haggar.
Haggar tries to bum rush Fusi with a series of wild strikes but Fusi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haggar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fusi.
Fusi misses with an uppercut. Haggar saw that one coming.
Haggar with the counter takedown but Fusi avoids it easily.
Haggar moves out of range as Fusi strikes.
Fusi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haggar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haggar moves away from the strike by Fusi.
And Haggar tries to counter it with a takedown but Fusi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fusi throws out a loose jab but Haggar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fusi avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Fusi misses the target.
Fusi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fusi throws a hook but Haggar blocks it.
Haggar punishes Fusi's body with a nice straight punch.
Fusi slips a straight right by Haggar.
Haggar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fusi throws the left hand but Haggar avoids the punch easily.
Fusi ducks under a wild hook from Haggar.
Haggar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fusi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haggar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Fusi there.
Haggar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fusi.
A jab from Fusi misses.
Fusi misses with a hook. Haggar ducked under it nicely.
Haggar misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fusi moves away.
Haggar catches Fusi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haggar moves out of range as Fusi strikes.
Haggar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fusi.
Fusi misses with a hook. Haggar ducked under it nicely.
Fusi throws a jab but it's blocked by Haggar.
Fusi throws out a loose jab but Haggar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haggar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haggar blocks a jab.
Haggar throws out a loose jab but Fusi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fusi misses with an uppercut. Haggar saw that one coming.
Fusi misses with a straight left.
Haggar feints the counter takedown.
Haggar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fusi.
Haggar connects with a jab.
Fusi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fusi looks to throw the jab but Haggar is out of range.
Haggar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fusi manages to avoid it.
Haggar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fusi.
Haggar lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fusi misses with a looping right.
Fusi cracks Haggar with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haggar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fusi but Fusi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fusi is looking to counter punch.
Fusi throws a jab when Haggar was well out of range.
Haggar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haggar ducks under a wild hook from Fusi.
Haggar throws a looping overhand right but Fusi ducks down to avoid it.
Haggar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fusi.
Haggar throws a nice looking combination but Fusi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haggar lands a slapping body shot.
Haggar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fusi.
Haggar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fusi throws a jab but it's blocked by Haggar.
And Haggar tries to counter it with a takedown but Fusi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haggar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fusi throws a lazy uppercut
and Haggar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haggar.
Fusi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Haggar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haggar pushes Fusi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fusi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Fusi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Fusi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Fusi misses with a looping right.
Haggar lands a really nice looking cross but Fusi seems unphased.
A big right from Haggar misses.
Fusi swats away the attempt to clinch by Haggar.
Fusi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haggar slips under a jab from Fusi.
Haggar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fusi defends well and Haggar ends up having to push Fusi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haggar misses with a wild body shot.
Fusi misses with a hook. Haggar ducked under it nicely.
Haggar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fusi defends it well.
Haggar slips a jab from Fusi.
Haggar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fusi's waist but Fusi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haggar off to one side.
Fusi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Haggar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Haggar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fusi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haggar somewhat.
James Fusi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Fusi.
Haggar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fusi blocks a jab.
Haggar misses the jab.
Fusi loads up on a big right hand but Haggar slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fusi, pushing him back against the cage.
Fusi misses with the head strike.
Haggar wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haggar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haggar.
Haggar blocking some punches.
Fusi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fusi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haggars head.
Haggar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fusi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fusi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haggar.
Haggar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haggar throws a head punch that misses.
Fusi gets through Haggar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haggar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fusi is looking to control Haggar's arms but Haggar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fusi has his back to the cage.
Fusi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fusi blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fusi takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fusi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haggar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fusi swings wildly with an uppercut but Haggar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haggar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fusi's elbow.
Haggar misses with a punch to the body.
Fusi misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Haggar.
Haggar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fusi's elbow.
Fusi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fusi takes a shot to the head.
Fusi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fusi misses with the head strike.
Haggar misses with a punch to the body.
Haggar misses with a punch to the body.
Fusi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fusi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haggar tries to clinch up but Fusi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fusi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haggar feints the counter takedown.
James Fusi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fusi blocks a jab.
Haggar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fusi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haggar feints the counter takedown.
Haggar shoots in and drives through. Fusi sprawls well.
Fusi misses with an uppercut.
Haggar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haggar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Haggar misses.
Haggar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fusi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fusi misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Fusi misses the target.
Haggar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haggar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haggar moves out of range as Fusi strikes.
Fusi misses with a looping right.
Haggar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fusi on the side of the head.
Fusi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haggar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fusi looks to land a right hand but Haggar moved out of range.
Haggar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fusi defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fusi slips under a jab from Haggar.
Fusi cracks Haggar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fusi misses with a hook. Haggar ducked under it nicely.
Haggar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fusi throws a hook but Haggar avoids it easily.
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!
Fusi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fusi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fusi misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Fusi misses.
Mike Haggar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fusi throws a hook but Haggar avoids it easily.
Haggar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fusi throws out the jab.
Haggar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fusi is fending him off so far but Haggar persists. Nope, Fusi circles away and we're back to standing.
Haggar throws a body punch but Fusi moves out of range.
Haggar throws a body shot but no joy.
Fusi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haggar ducks under a wild hook from Fusi.
Haggar looks to score with a jab to the body but Fusi is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Fusi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fusi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Fusi!
A very excited looking James Fusi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 607 p4p, 1122 weight class) and Bert River (ranked 73 p4p, 125 weight class). River comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bert River!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Gavin throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River thows a body kick. Gavin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gavin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gavin.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gavin up against the cage.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
Gavin gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River blocks an uppercut.
Gavin tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Gavin tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gavin.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Gavin won't want to take too many of those.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River working aggressively here.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from River.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from River.
River lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Gavin prevents a body shot from River.
Gavin blocks a body shot from River.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin prevents a body shot from River.
Gavin lands an uppercut.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Gavin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Gavin.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gavin misses with some punches.
River prevents a body shot from Gavin.
River is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gavin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from River.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gavin as River tries to tie him up.
River looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Gavin.
River looks to throw an elbow but misses.
River lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from River.
A short right from Gavin on the inside.
Gavin blocks a body shot from River.
River working aggressively here.
Gavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River taking a breather.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin lands an uppercut.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin letting River take a breather here.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River is looking to take this one to the mat.
River misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. River no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River working for a triangle but Gavin defends it easily.
Gavin wants to stand but River is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gavin wants to stand and escape but instead River has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
River stops Gavin from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bert River will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gavin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gavin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
River takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gavin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gavin is looking to counter punch.
River wants to clinch.
It looked like Gavin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Bert River has been cut.
River misses with a body shot.
It looked like Gavin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. River gets slowly back to his feet.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gavin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
It looked like Gavin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Gavin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Gavin moves out of range as River strikes.
Gavin throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River is looking to clinch.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Gavin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gavin throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin slips a straight right by River.
River misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from River. Those never looked like landing.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Gavin.
The crowd cheers as Gavin lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
Gavin checks the leg kick nicely there.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River feints and then cracks Gavin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gavin down.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gavin slips a straight right by River.
River looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
River slips under a jab.
Bert River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 River is rocked!
River throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin counters with a crisp right that sends River to the canvas! Gavin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uber Hammerfall (ranked 837 p4p, 943 weight class) and Henry Akinwande (ranked 108 p4p, 124 weight class). Henry Akinwande will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uber Hammerfall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Akinwande!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akinwande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hammerfall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akinwande misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Hammerfall.
A nice leg kick from Akinwande, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammerfall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Akinwande 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.
Hammerfall misses the jab.
Akinwande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammerfall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akinwande throws a big shot that misses.
Akinwande waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammerfall.
Hammerfall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinwande moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall takes a swing at Akinwande's ribcage but misses.
Hammerfall avoids the body shot from Akinwande.
Akinwande thumps Hammerfall with a low kick.
Hammerfall throws a sloppy body shot
and Akinwande counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammerfall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akinwande.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinwande tries to clinch but Hammerfall moves out of range.
Hammerfall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hammerfall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut lands for Akinwande. That snapped Hammerfall's head back.
Akinwande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Henry Akinwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akinwande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hammerfall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akinwande looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hammerfall feints and then cracks Akinwande's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akinwande down.
Akinwande throws a body punch but Hammerfall moves out of range.
Hammerfall is looking to chop away at Akinwande's legs.
Hammerfall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akinwande can pounce on him.
Akinwande throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hammerfall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hammerfall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akinwande throws an overhand right that lands on Hammerfall's shoulder, as Hammerfall tries to avoid the shot.
Akinwande scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfall takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akinwande.
Hammerfall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hammerfall throws a hook to the side of Akinwande's head but Akinwande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akinwande swings for the body but Hammerfall moves out of range.
Hammerfall takes a swing at Akinwande's ribcage but misses.
Akinwande ducks under a wild hook from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akinwande counters by moving into the clinch.
Hammerfall stalling in the clinch but Akinwande improves position.
Akinwande gets through Hammerfall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akinwande scores with a shoulder strike.
Akinwande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akinwande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammerfall backwards.
Hammerfall swings wildly with an uppercut but Akinwande uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akinwande.
Hammerfall lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinwande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammerfall's elbow.
Hammerfall lands with a light punch inside.
Hammerfall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammerfall throws a head punch that misses.
Hammerfall misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Akinwande.
Akinwande scores with a shoulder strike.
Akinwande takes a shot to the head.
Akinwande pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akinwande lands a nice hook to Hammerfall's body. Hammerfall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hammerfall looks to throw the jab but Akinwande is out of range.
Akinwande throws out a counter right but Hammerfall avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Akinwande finds it's target.
Akinwande scores with a push kick.
Hammerfall is looking to wear down Akinwande with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfall connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Henry Akinwande has been cut.
Akinwande cracks Hammerfall with a good jab.
Akinwande with a nice calf kick.
Hammerfall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinwande connects with a solid leg kick.
Akinwande connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hammerfall loads up on a big right hand but Akinwande slips the punch.
Akinwande is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hammerfall had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Akinwande throws a body kick that misses.
Akinwande throws a leg kick but Hammerfall sees it coming and moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Akinwande.
Akinwande misses with a wild body shot.
Hammerfall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammerfall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akinwande checks a low kick from Hammerfall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Hammerfall misses.
Hammerfall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akinwande.
Akinwande with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akinwande wants to land a leg kick but Hammerfall is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Akinwande dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Akinwande's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Akinwande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammerfall moves away.
Hammerfall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hammerfall throws a series of punches but Akinwande moves out of range.
Hammerfall looks to land a left hand but Akinwande moved out of range nicely.
Akinwande connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammerfall. Hammerfall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akinwande looks to land a body kick but Hammerfall moved away.
Akinwande slips a straight right by Hammerfall.
Akinwande swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammerfall takes a swing at Akinwande's ribcage but misses.
Akinwande throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akinwande misses with a two punch combination.
Akinwande darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall takes a swing at Akinwande's ribcage but misses.
Akinwande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinwande moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akinwande.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerfall misses with an uppercut.
Akinwande stalks Hammerfall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hammerfall's face. Hammerfall staggers backwards, shaken.
Akinwande scores with a body shot.
Akinwande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akinwande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammerfall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hammerfall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hammerfall takes a swing at Akinwande's ribcage but misses.
Akinwande is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Akinwande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akinwande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammerfall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hammerfall misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Akinwande.
Akinwande throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for Akinwande.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akinwande gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akinwande throws a sloppy head kick and Hammerfall moves out of range easily.
Akinwande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammerfall throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Akinwande misses the target.
Akinwande has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammerfall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akinwande.
Akinwande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akinwande tried to score with a low kick but Hammerfall checks it.
Hammerfall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akinwande connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammerfall's hands.
Akinwande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akinwande throws a wild body kick that Hammerfall sees coming a mile off.
Akinwande lands with an overhand left.
Akinwande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hammerfall misses with a wild body shot.
Akinwande appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinwande tries to clinch there but Hammerfall circles away.
It looked like Hammerfall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akinwande.
Hammerfall walks into a left hand.
A cross from Akinwande lands.
Hammerfall tries to score with a low kick but Akinwande moves his leg out of the way.
Akinwande let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akinwande throws the left hand but Hammerfall avoids the punch easily.
Akinwande connects with a right hand. Hammerfall shakes it off.
Akinwande throws a front kick aimed at Hammerfall's knee but Hammerfall avoids it well.
Akinwande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammerfall was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinwande.
Akinwande looks for the body kick but Hammerfall saw that one coming.
Akinwande has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick from Akinwande is predictable there
and Hammerfall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akinwande. That's going to slow Hammerfall down.
Akinwande missing with a left hand there. Hammerfall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammerfall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hammerfall throws a lazy uppercut
and Akinwande counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hammerfall's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinwande looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammerfall is just out of range.
Hammerfall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerfall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akinwande scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfall moves away from the strike by Akinwande.
An attempted straight right counter from Hammerfall misses the target.
Akinwande misses the body punch
and Hammerfall counters with a left to the body.
Akinwande lands with a shot to the body.
Akinwande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammerfall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammerfall walks into a stiff left hand from Akinwande.
Hammerfall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Akinwande releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hammerfall connects with a leg kick.
Akinwande closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Akinwande showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Akinwande's cut.
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!
Akinwande lands a body shot.
Akinwande just misses with a punch to the body.
Akinwande scores with a hook to the body. Hammerfall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Akinwande as he connects with a hook.
Akinwande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammerfall was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinwande.
Hammerfall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammerfall throws a hook but Akinwande avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akinwande. That's going to slow Hammerfall down.
Hammerfall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinwande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammerfall was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinwande.
Hammerfall blocks a low kick nicely.
Hammerfall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerfall throws a nice looking combination but Akinwande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akinwande only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Akinwande does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinwande throws a lazy right hand but Hammerfall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akinwande looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammerfall is just out of range.
Hammerfall misses with a looping left.
Hammerfall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akinwande takes one to the side of the head.
Akinwande tried to score with a low kick but Hammerfall checks it.
A left lands for Akinwande.
Akinwande misses with an uppercut.
Hammerfall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akinwande to score with a decent uppercut.
Hammerfall misses with a hook
and Hammerfall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammerfall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hammerfall.
Uber Hammerfall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Akinwande is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akinwande tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammerfall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akinwande connects with a single shot there.
Hammerfall misses with an uppercut
and Akinwande counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammerfall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akinwande fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hammerfall is out of range.
Hammerfall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hammerfall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akinwande tries to clinch there but Hammerfall circles away.
Hammerfall is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammerfall. Akinwande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Akinwande.
Akinwande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akinwande scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akinwande connects with a body shot that sends Hammerfall's belly button to the back.
Akinwande lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akinwande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akinwande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hammerfall moves forwards but Akinwande connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akinwande avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammerfall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammerfall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammerfall throws an overhand right that lands on Akinwande's shoulder, as Akinwande tries to avoid the shot.
Akinwande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hammerfall misses with a straight right.
Akinwande scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinwande scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hammerfall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hammerfall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akinwande throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akinwande fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammerfall, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammerfall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akinwande lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Uber Hammerfall has been cut.
Hammerfall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akinwande lands with a left to the head.
Hammerfall has a couple of punches blocked by Akinwande.
Akinwande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammerfall backwards.
Hammerfall swings wildly with an uppercut but Akinwande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerfall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Akinwande comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akinwande 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Akinwande!
A victorious Henry Akinwande 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ Karter (ranked 992 p4p, 884 weight class) and Valen Dreth (ranked 114 p4p, 101 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jesus Christ Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreth sizes up Karter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dreth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karter tries to sprawl but Dreth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karter trying to control here.
Karter is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreth is taking a breather. Karter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dreth prevents Karter from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is trying to control but Dreth passes into side control!
Dreth tries to advance to mount but Karter denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter struggling a bit here.
Karter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dreth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karter wants to control but Dreth postures up.
Dreth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Karter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dreth but great work by Karter.
Dreth parries the strikes from Karter easily there. Karter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dreth to escape.
Karter throwing strikes but Dreth manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Karter is looking for a sweep.
Karter is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karter keeps working.
Karter is looking for a sweep.
Dreth tries to advance to mount but Karter denies him.
Dreth swings around for an armbar but Karter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dreth's guard.
Karter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter wants to pass the guard but Dreth is keeping the position.
Dreth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Karter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Karter works over Dreth with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Karter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karter trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Karter controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Karter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dreth has an active guard here but Karter has managed to pass into half guard.
Karter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dreth moves into full guard.
Karter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karter throwing strikes from guard but Dreth blocks nicely.
Karter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Christ Karter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Karter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dreth motions for Karter to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dreth - the referee stops the clock and Karter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dreth. Karter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karter takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Karter blocks it well.
Nice cross by Dreth.
Dreth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dreth shoots in but Karter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karter fails to land the takedown.
Dreth cracks Karter with an open hand slap.
Karter avoids the head kick by Dreth.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Dreth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dreth.
Dreth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dreth looks for the body kick but Karter saw that one coming.
Karter misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Dreth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dreth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dreth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karter wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Karter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dreth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dreth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karter has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter is not content to let Dreth control the position.
Karter tries to get to full guard but Dreth has control of the leg.
Karter looking for submissions off his back.
Karter moves into full guard.
Karter has an active guard here but Dreth has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter looking for subs from the bottom but Dreth mounts him!
Karter wants to control but Dreth is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth fails to advance to Karter's back.
Karter gets back to half guard.
Karter trying to control here.
Karter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dreth pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreth moves nicely into side control.
Karter struggling a bit here.
Jesus Christ Karter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karter can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A control attempt from Karter but he's now mounted!
Karter wants to hold on but Dreth pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valen Dreth 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!
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Dreth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karter on the side of the head.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Dreth pushes him off.
Karter misses with the combination.
Dreth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
Karter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dreth cracks Karter with a good jab.
Nice body kick from Karter.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dreth manages to circle out of the way.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Dreth.
Dreth scores with a nice body kick.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
Karter avoids the head kick by Dreth.
Karter avoids the body shot from Dreth.
Karter jabs Dreth right on the nose. Dreth blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreth pushes Karter away with a front kick.
Dreth tries a low kick but Karter avoids it.
Karter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth tries to land a body kick
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter tried to score with a low kick but Dreth checks it.
Valen Dreth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dreth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karter to score with a decent uppercut.
Dreth misses with a low kick as Karter jumps back.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Karter swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Dreth misses with a two punch combination.
Karter slips a straight right by Dreth.
Karter dives in and grabs Dreth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dreth pushes down on Karter's head and hops out.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dreth misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Karter tries to buck Dreth off but Dreth is having none of it.
Karter wants to control but Dreth postures up.
Dreth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karter tries to improve position but can't.
Dreth working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter is looking for a sweep.
Dreth trying to control the position but Karter is working away.
Karter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dreth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karter stops Dreth from passing to mount.
Karter is not content to let Dreth control the position.
Karter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.
Dreth works his way into side control.
Dreth staying calm.
Karter struggling a bit here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dreth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dreth 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
A relieved looking Valen Dreth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slugger Dunes (ranked 807 p4p, 191 weight class) and Ko Van Den Born (ranked 122 p4p, 23 weight class). Dunes comes to the cage accompanied by The World's Greatest. Slugger Dunes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slugger Dunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ko Van Den Born!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Van Den Born ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born 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.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Dunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
Van Den Born tries to score with a low kick but Dunes moves his leg out of the way.
Van Den Born connects with a crisp jab.
Dunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Den Born swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dunes misses with a leg kick
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
Dunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Van Den Born both land. Nice combination.
A shot to the liver by Dunes. Beautiful body shot.
Van Den Born lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Den Born blocks a jab.
It seemed like Van Den Born was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Born looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Den Born checks it well.
Dunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dunes throws a chopping leg kick but Van Den Born manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Den Born now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Born misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dunes.
Dunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Den Born looks to throw the jab but Dunes is out of range.
Dunes throws a leg kick which misses Van Den Born's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Den Born tries to avoid it.
Van Den Born attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Den Born keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunes.
Dunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born swinging wildly here.
Dunes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Den Born just manages to avoid it.
Dunes throws a low kick but Van Den Born moves out of range easily.
Van Den Born catches Dunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Den Born throws a wild body kick that Dunes sees coming a mile off.
Dunes tests Van Den Born's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dunes connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Van Den Born misses.
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!
Dunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Dunes looks to throw the jab but Van Den Born is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dunes.
Dunes throws a front kick aimed at Van Den Born's knee but Van Den Born avoids it well.
Van Den Born loads up on a big right hand but Dunes slips the punch.
Van Den Born tries to work over Dunes's front leg with a kick but Dunes checks it.
A clash of legs there as Van Den Born blocks the low kick.
Dunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Den Born has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunes tried to score with a low kick but Van Den Born checks it.
Dunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dunes feints and then cracks Van Den Born's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Den Born down.
Van Den Born keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Den Born checks it well.
Van Den Born swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Den Born blocks a low kick nicely.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Den Born.
A punch combination from Van Den Born misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunes misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Van Den Born misses.
Dunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Van Den Born as he checks the leg kick.
Van Den Born doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Den Born.
Dunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Den Born. Van Den Born circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dunes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Den Born will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dunes avoids the head kick by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born slips under a jab.
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Dunes blocks it.
Dunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Den Born checks a low kick from Dunes.
Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Den Born.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Den Born throws out a loose jab but Dunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head.
Van Den Born misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes throws a big shot that misses.
Dunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
Dunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Den Born.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Van Den Born takes one on the button.
A solid body kick from Van Den Born.
Dunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Den Born lands with a cross.
Dunes staying out of range there.
Van Den Born connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Den Born 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 Dunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Born takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Den Born scores with the left hand. Dunes knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Den Born throws a body kick that misses.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunes throws out the jab.
Dunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Den Born.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Slugger Dunes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Den Born bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunes's head.
Dunes throws a big shot that misses.
Dunes tried to score with a low kick but Van Den Born checks it.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Van Den Born ducks down to avoid it.
Slugger Dunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Den Born throws a solid leg kick but Dunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses the jab.
Van Den Born throws the kick towards the body but Dunes avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Dunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Van Den Born moves away and avoids it.
Dunes scores with a jab. Van Den Born acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Dunes does it's job there.
Van Den Born tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dunes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Dunes. That snapped Van Den Born's head back.
Van Den Born moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dunes jabs Van Den Born right on the nose. Van Den Born blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Dunes misses
and Dunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Born misses with a straight left.
Dunes looks to land a combination but Van Den Born avoids it well.
Dunes misses with a looping right.
Dunes throws a good cross that connects.
Van Den Born throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Den Born swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Den Born slips under a jab.
Van Den Born swings for the body but Dunes moves out of range.
Van Den Born lands with a straight right. Dunes didn't see that one coming.
Van Den Born closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Den Born throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Dunes misses its intended target.
Dunes misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Den Born. Van Den Born circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Den Born is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick from Dunes misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunes.
Dunes throws a chopping leg kick but Van Den Born manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Dunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Den Born doesn't seem phased though.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Dunes blocks it.
Van Den Born looks to land a left hand but Dunes moved out of range nicely.
Van Den Born staying out of range there.
Van Den Born ducks right into an uppercut from Dunes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunes.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunes. That snapped Van Den Born's head back.
Van Den Born tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Den Born doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunes circles away.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but Dunes moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Van Den Born's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunes throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Den Born.
Van Den Born has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Den Born connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dunes momentarily.
Van Den Born with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Den Born walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dunes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Den Born misses with a looping right.
Van Den Born thuds his shin into the meat of Dunes's side.
Dunes throws a lazy right hand but Van Den Born sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Den Born ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Van Den Born looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Den Born.
A big left from Dunes misses.
Van Den Born is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunes.
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunes is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Den Born checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Dunes.
Dunes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Van Den Born looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
Van Den Born tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Den Born is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunes just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Van Den Born on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dunes dodges the punch combination from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born lands a left and a right that send Dunes crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Den Born thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Dunes is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head but Van Den Born sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunes looks to land a combination but Van Den Born avoids it well.
Van Den Born bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Dunes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Den Born tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a big right hand! Oh Dunes is in trouble here! Van Den Born follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko Van Den Born!
A very excited looking Ko Van Den Born made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tu Barrels (ranked 839 p4p, 782 weight class) and Andy Viking (ranked 109 p4p, 102 weight class). Andy Viking has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tu Barrels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Viking!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Viking was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barrels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viking.
Barrels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Viking avoids it really well and circles away.
Viking cracks Barrels with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Viking has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barrels to stand back up!
It looks like Tu Barrels has been cut.
Viking ducks under a wild hook from Barrels.
Viking tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viking tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viking drops Barrels with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barrels looks back up at him and smiles so Viking waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Barrels is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrels shoots in for a takedown but Viking shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barrels misses with a wild body shot.
Viking only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tu Barrels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrels misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Viking on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barrels swats away the attempt to clinch by Viking.
Viking lands an uppercut, right on the button! Barrels tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Viking!
In his post fight interview, Andy Viking gave a big smile as he said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how many people remember you when you die'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob Brown (ranked 472 p4p, 458 weight class) and Massive Wanker (ranked 69 p4p, 67 weight class). Wanker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Running Free kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Massive Wanker 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Bob Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Massive Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown drops Wanker with a beautiful combination! Wanker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brown is looking for the KO!
Wanker misses with a hook.
Massive Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wanker.
Wanker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Wanker ducks down to avoid it.
Wanker counters with a body kick.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been informed that Wanker 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.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Wanker.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wanker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wanker checks a low kick from Brown.
Wanker throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Wanker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown throws a jab when Wanker was well out of range.
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wanker tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Wanker breaks from the clinch.
Wanker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wanker throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Wanker throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown slips a jab from Wanker.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wanker avoids the body shot from Brown.
Wanker misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wanker looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wanker.
Wanker dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wanker.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wanker darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Wanker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wanker breaks from the clinch.
Brown clobbers Wanker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Wanker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wanker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wanker jabs at Brown's body.
Wanker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Wanker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Brown.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Wanker.
Brown looks to throw a body kick
and Wanker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wanker 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.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Billy Bob Brown has been cut.
Wanker missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wanker looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanker misses with a left hand
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wanker throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a body kick.
Wanker looks winded!
Wanker motions for Brown to come forward. Wanker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Wanker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown slips a straight right by Wanker.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Wanker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wanker!
Wanker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wanker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wanker misses with a double jab.
Wanker lands a right hook to the body.
Wanker misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Massive Wanker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Wanker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wanker misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown moves out of range as Wanker throws a body kick.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wanker.
Wanker tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wanker 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Wanker's front leg but catches the back leg as Wanker tries to avoid it.
Wanker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Wanker lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker lands a high kick to the side of Brown's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Wanker dives into guard, looking to finish.
Brown is rocked!
Wanker slips nicely into half guard.
Wanker trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Wanker looking for a submission but Brown manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Wanker trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Wanker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wanker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wanker has Brown in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Wanker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brown!
Wanker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker trying to control momentarily.
Wanker looking to break Brown's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brown remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wanker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wanker working for a choke but Brown is defending well.
Wanker working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown trying to control the action but Wanker just sinks the hooks in.
Brown showing good submission defense here.
Wanker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Massive Wanker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wanker misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A lazy left from Wanker finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Wanker.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Wanker scores with a nice head shot.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Wanker lands with a cross.
Wanker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Wanker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wanker.
Wanker misses with a wild body shot.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Wanker thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wanker misses with a looping left.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Wanker seems unphased.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wanker throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wanker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Wanker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wanker misses with a two punch combination.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Wanker.
Brown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Billy Bob Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanker lands with a shot to the body.
Wanker throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Wanker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wanker lands a jab to the nose.
Brown avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Wanker and move into the clinch.
Wanker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A clash of legs there as Wanker blocks the low kick.
Brown blocks a head kick by Wanker.
Brown tries to work over Wanker's front leg with a kick but Wanker checks it.
Wanker swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wanker looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Wanker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wanker misses the target.
Brown is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown 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 Wanker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wanker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good leg kick by Brown.
Wanker ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown throws a leg kick but Wanker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wanker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wanker misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Wanker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanker.
Wanker misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wanker throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Wanker avoided it.
Wanker swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Wanker both land. Nice combination.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
letting Wanker counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown forces Wanker back against the cage and clinches.
Wanker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wanker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brown.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanker or not.
A head punch on the inside from Wanker fails to land.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wanker.
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.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Wanker blocks with his arms.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wanker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Massive Wanker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wanker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massive Wanker!
An out of breath Massive Wanker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Raper (ranked 213 p4p, 709 weight class) and Bleeding Spanner (ranked 35 p4p, 93 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Biff Raper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bleeding Spanner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raper throws a leg kick that misses.
Spanner blocks a leg kick.
Spanner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raper misses with a body shot.
Spanner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Spanner misses.
Spanner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spanner throws a hook to the side of Raper's head but Raper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raper.
Spanner moves away from the strike by Raper.
Spanner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Raper misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Raper. That snapped Spanner's head back.
Spanner looks for the body kick but Raper saw that one coming.
Raper slips a jab from Spanner.
Spanner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raper misses with a body shot.
Raper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spanner's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spanner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Raper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raper misses with an uppercut
and Spanner counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raper slips a straight right by Spanner.
Raper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spanner.
Raper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raper misses with a low kick.
Spanner throws a hook to the side of Raper's head but Raper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spanner throws out the jab.
Raper jabs at Spanner's body.
Raper thuds his right hand into Spanner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spanner ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
Spanner takes one to the side of the head.
Raper slips under a jab.
Raper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spanner.
Spanner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Memento Mori in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Spanner misses.
Raper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spanner.
Spanner throws a body punch but Raper moves out of range.
Spanner ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spanner! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanner throws out a loose jab but Raper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanner looks to throw the jab but Raper is out of range.
Raper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spanner doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Raper misses.
Raper scores with a nice head shot.
That has opened up Bleeding Spanner's cut even more.
Raper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spanner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spanner misses the jab.
Raper throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spanner avoids it.
Spanner throws a jab when Raper was well out of range.
Raper half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raper misses with a hook. Spanner ducked under it nicely.
Spanner lands a lovely overhand right.
Raper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spanner.
Spanner avoids the body shot from Raper.
Spanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spanner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raper swings widly with a right hand
and Spanner counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Spanner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanner throws out a loose jab but Raper uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Raper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spanner's sensitive parts.
Spanner lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Raper.
Spanner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Raper.
Raper throws a poor cross that misses
and Spanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raper.
Raper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spanner.
Raper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spanner is out of range and Raper settles back down.
Spanner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spanner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raper.
The cut above Bleeding Spanner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Raper misses with a body shot.
Spanner tries a quick counter leg kick but Raper is wise to it.
Spanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Spanner misses.
Spanner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raper.
Raper misses with an uppercut.
Raper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spanner throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanner missing with a left hand there. Raper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spanner throws a jab when Raper was well out of range.
Spanner walks into a straight right hand from Raper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raper throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Spanner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raper.
Spanner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raper.
Spanner loads up on a big right hand but Raper slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Raper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raper throws an off balance right hand
and Spanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raper throws a front kick aimed at Spanner's knee but Spanner avoids it well.
It seemed like Spanner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spanner walks into a left hand.
Raper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raper slips a straight right by Spanner.
A lazy left from Spanner finds it's target.
Raper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spanner on the side of the head.
Bleeding Spanner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Raper swings widly with a right hand
and Spanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Biff Raper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bleeding Spanner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Raper blocks a jab.
Raper throws a series of punches but Spanner avoids them all with ease.
Raper works Spanner's body with a nice hook.
Raper throws a jab but it's blocked by Spanner.
Raper misses with a hook.
Raper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spanners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick lands for Raper.
Spanner scores with a leg kick.
Raper has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jab by Spanner.
Raper blocks a jab.
Raper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raper throws a series of strikes that have Spanner backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spanner misses with a right hand
and Raper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Raper finds it's way through Spanner's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bleeding Spanner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Biff Raper!
A relieved looking Biff Raper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bleeding Spanner spoke after the fight, saying 'That was fucking bullshit!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 370 p4p, 457 weight class) and Valentin Taneyev (ranked 55 p4p, 66 weight class). Kuwabara's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Valentin Taneyev!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuwabara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taneyev breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara moves in looking to clinch but Taneyev pushes him off.
Taneyev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kuwabara shoots in but Taneyev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taneyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuwabara connects with a looping right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuwabara slips under a jab from Taneyev.
Kuwabara doesn't manage to clinch there - Taneyev circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
Taneyev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kuwabara has managed to clinch.
Taneyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuwabara manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara misses with a lunging right hand
and Taneyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuwabara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taneyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Taneyev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Taneyev blocks a jab.
Taneyev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuwabara is controlling him.
Taneyev is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Taneyev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Taneyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuwabara as he connects with a hook.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taneyev moves away.
A jab from Kuwabara misses.
Jab, jab by Kuwabara - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuwabara gets a double leg takedown into Taneyev's guard.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taneyev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuwabara is controlling him.
Taneyev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuwabara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Taneyev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taneyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taneyev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuwabara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taneyev counters with a head kick that drops Kuwabara to the mat! Kuwabara scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara throws the left hand but Taneyev avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch but Taneyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taneyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Taneyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara wants to clinch up but Taneyev keeps it at a distance.
Taneyev throws a big counter head kick but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuwabara. Kuwabara gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuwabara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taneyev. Taneyev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taneyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taneyev defending well as Kuwabara loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara with a hook.
Kuwabara throws an overhand right that lands on Taneyev's shoulder, as Taneyev tries to avoid the shot.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taneyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taneyev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch but Taneyev is avoiding it.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Taneyev raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taneyev tries to avoid it but Kuwabara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taneyev to the ground. Taneyev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taneyev throws a fast counter high kick but Kuwabara manages to duck under it in time.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuwabara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taneyev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taneyev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuwabara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taneyev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuwabara somewhat.
Taneyev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kuwabara there.
Kuwabara with a poor takedown
and Taneyev counters with a crisp one two that drops Kuwabara! Taneyev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kuwabara to his feet! Kuwabara is in big trouble!
Kuwabara is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaneyev.
Oh Kuwabara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuwabara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuwabara seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuwabara scores with a nice head shot.
Kuwabara fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Kuwabara toppling to the canvas! Kuwabara scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!
Taneyev takes one to the chin there.
Taneyev takes one to the side of the head.
Kuwabara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Kuwabara misses
and Taneyev counters with a big right hand! Oh Kuwabara is in trouble here! Taneyev follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Kazuma Kuwabara stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alborz Mumu (ranked 89 p4p, 80 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 18 p4p, 16 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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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumu throws a hook but Viking avoids it easily.
Viking looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mumu.
Mumu misses with an uppercut
and Viking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Alborz Mumu has been cut.
Mumu swings widly with a right hand
and Viking counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mumu! Viking lets Mumu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viking circles away from the clinch attempt
and Viking counters with a monster head kick that knocks Mumu out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Techno Viking!
After winning the bout, Techno Viking 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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