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ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olle Jugert (ranked 4448 p4p, 4440 weight class) and Jukka Kaki (ranked 513 p4p, 516 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olle Jugert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Kaki!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaki. Jugert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jugert cracks Kaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jugert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaki throws a good cross that connects.
Jugert throws an off balance right hand
and Kaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaki connects with a body shot.
Jugert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaki misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Jugert misses the target.
Jugert's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jugert duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jugert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jugert's head backwards.
Jugert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaki throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaki. Jugert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jugert takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jugert stuns Kaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jugert walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, jab by Jugert - just one landing.
Jugert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaki throws out a powerful jab.
Kaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jugert is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jugert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jugert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Kaki.
Kaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jugert.
Kaki thuds his right hand into Jugert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jugert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jugert.
Kaki scores with a hook to the body. Jugert takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaki misses with a looping right.
Jugert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaki connects with a body shot that sends Jugert's belly button to the back.
Jugert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kaki connects with a jab.
Jugert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaki manages to avoid it.
Kaki lands with a right hand.
Kaki throws a hook to the side of Jugert's head but Jugert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jugert throws a body shot but no joy.
Jugert stuns Kaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jugert punishes Kaki's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jugert swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaki.
Nice jab there from Kaki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Kaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaki 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 9:10
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Kaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Icarus Aphelios (ranked 4447 p4p, 4419 weight class) and OJ Simpson (ranked 514 p4p, 510 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Icarus Aphelios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, OJ Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson lands a glancing blow to the side of Aphelios's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aphelios takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aphelios takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aphelios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simpson tries to sprawl but Aphelios drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simpson wants to stand back up but Aphelios manages to pass into side control.
Aphelios in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Simpson is trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aphelios lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Aphelios working the head with strikes.
Aphelios looks up at the clock and then as Simpson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aphelios smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Simpson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Aphelios lands a big elbow - Simpson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Simpson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Icarus Aphelios!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Pendragon (ranked 2951 p4p, 3597 weight class) and Emanuel Le Delma (ranked 298 p4p, 336 weight class). 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emanuel Le Delma!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Delma closes the distance and pushes Pendragon back into the cage.
Le Delma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Delma can't find room to land a body shot as Pendragon controls the action.
Le Delma misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Le Delma.
Le Delma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pendragon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le Delma.
The referee calls for Pendragon to work.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
Pendragon tries to circle away but Le Delma has him pinned against the cage.
Le Delma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pendragon's elbow.
Le Delma just leaning against Pendragon, taking a breather.
Pendragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pendragon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pendragon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Delma misses the shot to the body.
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Pendragon is out of range.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Delma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pendragon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Delma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pendragon finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Delma's head.
Le Delma looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon staying out of range there.
Le Delma throws a big shot that misses.
Le Delma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Le Delma.
Le Delma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Le Delma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendragon doesn't seem bothered though.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Le Delma swings for the body but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Le Delma slips under a jab from Pendragon.
The fighters circling - Le Delma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pendragon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Le Delma.
Nice uppercut there from Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a hook but Pendragon avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Delma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Le Delma.
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Le Delma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Le Delma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pendragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pendragon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Delma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Delma lands a nice hook to Pendragon's body. Pendragon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Le Delma saw that one coming.
Pendragon catches Le Delma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pendragon takes one to the side of the head.
Le Delma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pendragon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Delma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Le Delma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendragon doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Pendragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma rushes Pendragon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Le Delma.
Pendragon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Delma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Delma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Delma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Delma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendragons head.
Le Delma scores with a shot to the side of Pendragon's head.
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Delma lands with a straight right. Pendragon didn't see that one coming.
Le Delma lands a slapping body shot.
Le Delma lands with a right hand.
Le Delma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pendragon on the side of the head.
Le Delma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Le Delma misses with a body shot.
Le Delma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Delma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pendragon, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
Le Delma prevents Pendragon from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Le Delma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Le Delma working aggressively here.
Le Delma throws a head punch that misses.
Le Delma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pendragon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Le Delma can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendragon.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Pendragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Delma.
Le Delma lands with a left to the head.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
Pendragon wants to stall.
Le Delma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Le Delma on the inside.
Good body shot from Le Delma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon looking to stall.
Le Delma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Le Delma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Le Delma dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Le Delma has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Pendragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Delma.
Le Delma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Le Delma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Le Delma misses with the head strike.
Pendragon breaks the clinch.
Le Delma pushes Pendragon up against the cage in a clinch.
Le Delma working aggressively here.
Le Delma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Delma swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Delma controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Delma throws a punch but it's blocked by Pendragon.
Pendragon stalling in the clinch but Le Delma improves position.
Le Delma throws a head punch that misses.
Le Delma scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Delma.
Pendragon working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon scores with a hook to the body.
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Le Delma.
Le Delma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Le Delma.
Le Delma working aggressively here.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Delma stalling against the cage.
Pendragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pendragon.
Pendragon gets through Le Delma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Le Delma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Pendragon misses with a straight left.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Delma catches Pendragon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Delma scores with a jab.
Le Delma throws an overhand right that lands on Pendragon's shoulder, as Pendragon tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Le Delma misses its intended target.
Pendragon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pendragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Delma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Delma misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Le Delma.
Good shot there by Pendragon.
Le Delma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Le Delma.
Le Delma looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Pendragon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Delma throws out the jab.
Le Delma throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pendragon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma lands with a cross.
Pendragon moves out of range as Le Delma strikes.
Pendragon defending well as Le Delma loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Le Delma misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon slips under a jab.
Pendragon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Le Delma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Le Delma misses with a hook
and Pendragon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pendragon slips a jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a hook but Pendragon avoids it easily.
It looked like Pendragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pendragon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pendragon misses with a straight right.
Le Delma scores with the left hand. Pendragon knows he should have avoided that one.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Delma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
It seemed like Le Delma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Delma throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Delma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pendragon on the side of the head.
Pendragon lands a jab to Le Delma's midsection.
Le Delma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Pendragon misses its target.
Pendragon throws a series of punches but Le Delma avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Le Delma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Delma.
A quick step to the side and Pendragon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma throws a looping overhand right but Pendragon ducks down to avoid it.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma scores with a shot to the body.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Le Delma misses.
Pendragon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Delma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pendragon counters with a nice uppercut.
Le Delma misses with a wild combination.
Le Delma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Le Delma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but Le Delma slips the punch.
Le Delma jabs Pendragon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pendragon throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Le Delma 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pendragon drops his hands momentarily and Le Delma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pendragon takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon looks to land a left hand but Le Delma moved out of range nicely.
Pendragon throws a hook but Le Delma avoids it easily.
Le Delma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Delma. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Pendragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Delma looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendragon misses the target.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut.
Le Delma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Delma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Delma slips a jab and a cross from Pendragon.
Le Delma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Delma.
Le Delma jabs at Pendragon's body.
Le Delma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Le Delma misses.
Pendragon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pendragon slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Pendragon is out of range.
Le Delma connects with a body shot that sends Pendragon's belly button to the back.
Le Delma throws a shot from downtown. Pendragon moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Delma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pendragon misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
Le Delma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pendragon throws a series of punches but Le Delma moves out of range.
Pendragon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Delma throws out the jab.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Le Delma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma scores with a hook to the body. Pendragon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pendragon moves away from the strike by Le Delma.
Pendragon is looking for a counter combo.
Pendragon ducks right into an uppercut from Le Delma.
Le Delma lands with a nice body punch.
Emanuel Le Delma 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.
Le Delma slips a straight right by Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Pendragon misses.
It seemed like Le Delma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Delma slips a straight right by Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le Delma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Le Delma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pendragon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Le Delma.
Le Delma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Pendragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pendragon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pendragon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Delma tries to move into range but Pendragon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Le Delma saw that one coming.
Le Delma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Le Delma lands a nice hook to Pendragon's body. Pendragon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma lands a right hook to the body.
Le Delma throws a hook to the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
Le Delma throws a hook to the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pendragon moves forwards but Le Delma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendragon.
Le Delma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Le Delma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Delma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
Le Delma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendragon.
Le Delma throws a lazy right hand but Pendragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pendragon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pendragon slips under a jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma is looking to clinch but Pendragon is avoiding it.
Le Delma misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Pendragon.
Pendragon lands a slapping body shot.
Le Delma lands a really nice looking cross but Pendragon seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from Le Delma.
Le Delma misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Le Delma coming out on top.
Le Delma scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
Le Delma looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Le Delma staying out of range there.
A big left from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
Lewis Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Delma scores with a decent looking hook.
Le Delma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Delma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Le Delma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Le Delma 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Le Delma!
Emanuel Le Delma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thor Silva (ranked 2753 p4p, 3344 weight class) and Shinji Tomoguchi (ranked 331 p4p, 401 weight class). Thor Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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165
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155
6 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Tomoguchi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves away from the strike by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch.
Tomoguchi tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch.
Tomoguchi lands with a right to the head.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tomoguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Tomoguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomoguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tomoguchi is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tomoguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomoguchi tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Tomoguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Tomoguchi - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Tomoguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tomoguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomoguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomoguchi digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Tomoguchi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tomoguchi scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tomoguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shinji Tomoguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tomoguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Tomoguchi jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomoguchi misses with a straight left.
Tomoguchi with a hook.
Tomoguchi clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Tomoguchi moves away and avoids it.
Silva tries for a takedown but Tomoguchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tomoguchi throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva cracks Tomoguchi with a good jab.
Tomoguchi gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Tomoguchi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tomoguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomoguchi pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva wants to break free but Tomoguchi has control.
Tomoguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomoguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomoguchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomoguchi.
Silva blocks a body shot from Tomoguchi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomoguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tomoguchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tomoguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi lands a nice uppercut.
Silva tries for a takedown but Tomoguchi manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Tomoguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomoguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomoguchi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomoguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Tomoguchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomoguchi working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Tomoguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomoguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomoguchi working aggressively here.
Tomoguchi pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tomoguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomoguchi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Tomoguchi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tomoguchi throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva throws a series of punches but Tomoguchi avoids them all with ease.
Tomoguchi slips under a jab from Silva.
It seemed like Tomoguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Tomoguchi should have avoided that one.
Tomoguchi tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tomoguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomoguchi lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tomoguchi lands an uppercut.
Tomoguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Tomoguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomoguchi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tomoguchi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tomoguchi pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomoguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomoguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomoguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomoguchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Tomoguchi.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomoguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomoguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomoguchi misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Tomoguchi - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Tomoguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva has hold of one of Tomoguchi's legs. Tomoguchi is fighting the takedown attempt but Silva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tomoguchi has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tomoguchi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tomoguchi has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva working for a triangle but Tomoguchi defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi content to stall in guard here.
My spies in Deathsquad inform me that Tomoguchi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tomoguchi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Tomoguchi to get to half guard.
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.
Tomoguchi wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Tomoguchi controlling the action here.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomoguchi pulls his head out easily.
Tomoguchi wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Tomoguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Silva shoots in and drives through. Tomoguchi sprawls well.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva misses with a hook. Tomoguchi ducked under it nicely.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Tomoguchi sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tomoguchi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tomoguchi trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomoguchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Tomoguchi is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tomoguchi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tomoguchi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tomoguchi!
Silva looking for a sweep but Tomoguchi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tomoguchi controlling from mount.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi controlling the pace for now.
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva wants to control but Tomoguchi is having none of it.
Tomoguchi controlling from the full mount.
Silva wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tomoguchi controls the position.
Silva trying to control the action but Tomoguchi just sinks the hooks in.
Silva tries to escape but Tomoguchi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva turns into Tomoguchi and is now in his guard.
Tomoguchi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tomoguchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Tomoguchi is keeping the position.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tomoguchi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Tomoguchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shinji Tomoguchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Tomoguchi pushes his legs off easily.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shinji Tomoguchi.
Well Tomoguchi 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Tomoguchi!
After the fight, Shinji Tomoguchi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Lawson (ranked 2373 p4p, 3131 weight class) and Bryce Helix (ranked 150 p4p, 200 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Brendan Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryce Helix!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Helix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawson shoots and misses
and Helix counters with a thumping low kick.
Lawson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Helix finds it's way round the side to connect with Lawson's head.
Helix avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Helix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawson.
Helix was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Helix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawson doesn't seem bothered though.
Helix cracks Lawson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lawson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Helix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix connects with a right hand. Lawson shakes it off.
 It looks like Brendan Lawson has been cut.
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown. Helix tries to sprawl out of it but Lawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Helix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 Lawson is rocked!
Helix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oh Lawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Lawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Helix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Helix closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Lawson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryce Helix!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan David Franco (ranked 1550 p4p, 6449 weight class) and Tom Payne (ranked 235 p4p, 640 weight class). Juan David Franco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan David Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Payne!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franco wants it to stay on the feet.
Payne tries for a takedown but Franco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Payne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Franco to score with a decent uppercut.
Payne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Payne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Payne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Franco pulls Payne in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt - Franco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juan David Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Payne.
Payne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juan David Franco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franco.
Payne dives in and grabs Franco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franco pushes down on Payne's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Payne.
Franco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
A low kick lands for Franco.
Franco lands with a right hand.
Franco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Franco misses.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco lands with a shot to the body.
Franco misses with a lunging right hand
and Payne counters with a shoot takedown. Franco fights it but they end up in guard.
Franco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Payne is controlling him.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Payne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Payne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt
and Franco counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franco.
Franco throws a jab but it's blocked by Payne.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan David Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Payne fails with the takedown
and Franco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payne takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franco.
Franco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Payne with the counter takedown but Franco avoids it easily.
Payne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franco defends it nicely.
Payne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne blocks a jab.
And Payne tries to counter it with a takedown but Franco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Payne walks into a stiff left hand from Franco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Franco, as that shot connected.
Franco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juan David Franco is winning the standup battle so far.
Franco lands a leg kick that knocks Payne off balance momentarily.
Payne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Franco to the ground. Payne is now in Franco's guard.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Payne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Payne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Payne wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Payne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Payne stops Franco from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco feints and then cracks Payne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payne down.
Payne is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Franco connects with a jab.
Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franco.
Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franco.
Franco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Franco.
Franco slaps away a takedown attempt from Payne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Juan David Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Payne.
Franco looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franco.
Franco lands with a good body shot.
Franco takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franco circles away.
It looked like Franco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payne scores with a takedown into Franco's guard.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Payne passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco is trying to control but can't.
Payne is trying to control. Franco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Payne controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan David Franco dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Franco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Payne momentarily.
Franco throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
And Payne tries to counter it with a takedown but Franco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Franco throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
Payne tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Franco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payne darts in looking for a takedown but Franco gets double underhooks and turns Payne into the cage.
Franco throwing a counter right hand but Payne manages to avoid it.
Payne slips under a jab.
Franco throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco lands a jab to the head.
Franco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payne can do to turn this around?
Franco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Franco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Franco's guard.
Payne won't allow Franco to get back to his feet.
Payne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Payne prevents Franco from getting back to his feet.
Payne is stalling in the full guard.
Payne passes Franco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco is trying to stand.
Payne trying to control from half guard but Franco is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Payne shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense.
Juan David Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Payne.
Franco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Payne has time to react.
Horrible takedown attempt by Payne or perhaps it was just good defense by Franco, which made it look bad.
Juan David Franco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franco scores with a head kick. Payne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice takedown defense from Franco. No joy for Payne on that attempt.
Franco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Franco works Payne's body with a nice hook.
Tom Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Payne back to the cage. Franco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Payne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franco throws a right hand that misses
and Payne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Payne throws a big right hand that misses.
Payne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Payne with a nice head shot there.
Tom Payne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Payne won't allow Franco to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Franco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne with the counter takedown but Franco avoids it easily.
Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payne shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense.
Franco loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
And Payne tries to counter it with a takedown but Franco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tom Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne scores with a head kick. Franco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan David Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Franco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan David Franco!
Juan David Franco 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Barnes (ranked 3313 p4p, 1906 weight class) and Ricky Greene (ranked 220 p4p, 116 weight class). Greene is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stepdad- Eminem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene moves away from the strike by Barnes.
And Greene tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes stuns Greene with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene.
Alex Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greene there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Greene looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Greene is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back!
Greene doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barnes doesn't defend quickly enough and Greene has managed to lock this one up! Can Barnes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Greene on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricky Greene!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between FullOf Hiddens (ranked 848 p4p, 1176 weight class) and Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 113 p4p, 157 weight class). Redcliffe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, FullOf Hiddens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwame Redcliffe!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcliffe throws a front kick aimed at Hiddens's knee but Hiddens avoids it well.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiddens connects with a body shot.
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hiddens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hiddens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiddens scoring with some ground and pound.
Hiddens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redcliffe pulls Hiddens in close to prevent any damage.
Redcliffe keeping full guard, as Hiddens tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe working a defensive guard here.
Redcliffe has control of Hiddens's left arm, preventing Hiddens from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Hiddens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Redcliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet Redcliffe, not yet.
Hiddens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiddens throwing strikes from guard but Redcliffe blocks nicely.
Hiddens throwing strikes from guard but Redcliffe blocks nicely.
Redcliffe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redcliffe keeping full guard, as Hiddens tries to pass.
Hiddens wanted to stand there but Redcliffe had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redcliffe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hiddens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Redcliffe tries to work over Hiddens's front leg with a kick but Hiddens checks it.
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe tries a quick counter leg kick but Hiddens is wise to it.
Hiddens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Redcliffes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hiddens walks forward, straight into a front kick from Redcliffe.
Hiddens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Hiddens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Redcliffe's half guard.
Hiddens is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Redcliffe reverses the position - he's now on top in Hiddens's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens has a closed guard, preventing Redcliffe from standing up.
Hiddens working a defensive guard here.
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Redcliffe from controlling successfully.
Hiddens pulls Redcliffe in to control the position.
Redcliffe advances to half guard.
Redcliffe controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redcliffe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Redcliffe prevents Hiddens from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe is looking to stall here but Hiddens recovers full guard.
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 FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Redcliffe throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Hiddens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiddens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Hiddens staying out of range there.
Hiddens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiddens misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe thumps Hiddens with a low kick.
Hiddens checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens cracks Redcliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
Hiddens tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe jabs Hiddens right on the nose. Hiddens blinks but takes it well.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe won't allow Hiddens to pass to mount.
Redcliffe tries to roll over but Hiddens keeps him under control.
Redcliffe is staying active underneath Hiddens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hiddens wants to pass the guard but Redcliffe is defending well.
Hiddens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redcliffe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redcliffe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Redcliffe pushes Hiddens off looking to stand but Hiddens dives back in and keeps control.
Hiddens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Redcliffe pulls Hiddens in close to prevent any damage.
Hiddens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hiddens throws an elbow that misses. Redcliffe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiddens's guard. Nice move by Redcliffe!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiddens holds on and takes a little breather.
Redcliffe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
FullOf Hiddens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redcliffe defends well.
Redcliffe wants to pass the guard but Hiddens is keeping the position.
Hiddens being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiddens holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hiddens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hiddens throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiddens cracks a nice hook into Redcliffe's ribs.
Redcliffe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiddens.
Redcliffe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Hiddens avoids it easily.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Hiddens slaps the foot to one side.
Hiddens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Redcliffe's hands.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Hiddens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donk. Redcliffe catches Hiddens right on the button with a cross.
Hiddens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Hiddens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiddens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hiddens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hiddens just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Hiddens.
Nice sprawl there from Redcliffe as Hiddens shoots in.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
No luck for Hiddens with that takedown attempt.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Hiddens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redcliffe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Redcliffe throws Hiddens to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redcliffe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiddens throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiddens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Hiddens looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redcliffe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Hiddens sees coming a mile off.
Redcliffe tries to keep at a distance but Hiddens has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hiddens fails to land.
Hiddens working aggressively here.
Hiddens struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Hiddens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for FullOf Hiddens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiddens throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens breaks from the clinch.
Hiddens clinches up with Redcliffe and pushes him back against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hiddens.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiddens pushes Redcliffe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiddens misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiddens blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiddens.
Hiddens blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Hiddens lands a left hand.
Hiddens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Hiddens can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Hiddens is looking to break free of the clinch but Redcliffe has double underhooks.
Hiddens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Hiddens is working Redcliffe over against the cage.
Hiddens throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redcliffe.
Hiddens manages to break the clinch.
Hiddens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hiddens counters with a takedown into side control.
Redcliffe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is looking to slow Hiddens down with leg kicks.
Hiddens throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Hiddens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Redcliffe keeps moving.
Redcliffe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens tries to free his leg and advance position but Redcliffe is retaining full guard.
Hiddens prevents Redcliffe from getting back to his feet.
Redcliffe keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Hiddens throwing strikes but missing.
Hiddens distracts Redcliffe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiddens is fighting to break Redcliffe's control of his arms but Redcliffe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwame Redcliffe.
I think Redcliffe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
A very excited looking Kwame Redcliffe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Brown (ranked 1365 p4p, 1951 weight class) and Stoner Steve (ranked 181 p4p, 244 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Ace Hood - Undefeated. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stoner Steve!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Steve.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown walks into a jab.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Brown tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Brown misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Stoner Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Steve digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown lands a body shot.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Brown tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown moves forwards but Steve connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Steve's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Steve presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown prevents a body shot from Steve.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown slips under a jab.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Jab from Steve.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve scores with a hook.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Steve misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoner Steve dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve working aggressively here.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Steve working aggressively here.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Stoner Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown clinches up with Steve and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Stoner Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Brown scores with a counter punch that sends Steve to the canvas! Brown smells blood - he's punishing Steve with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Steve has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Brown!
A victorious AJ Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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