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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredrico Schmico (ranked 6495 p4p, 4999 weight class) and Orestes Prometheus (ranked 715 p4p, 608 weight class). Orestes Prometheus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fredrico Schmico's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fredrico Schmico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Orestes Prometheus!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Schmico coming out on top.
Schmico connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schmico shoots in for a takedown but Prometheus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Prometheus blocks the low kick.
Nice jab there from Schmico.
Schmico dives in for a single leg takedown but Prometheus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Prometheus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schmico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmico is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Prometheus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrico Schmico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmico has Prometheus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prometheus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prometheus can't find room to land a body shot as Schmico controls the action.
Prometheus struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmico controls his hands.
Prometheus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmico misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schmico changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prometheus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prometheus avoids the body shot from Schmico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmico misses with a kick to the body.
Schmico wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Prometheus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prometheus was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmico.
Schmico throws a body punch but Prometheus moves out of range.
Prometheus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Prometheus walks into a straight right hand from Schmico.
Schmico lands with a cross.
A jab from Schmico misses.
Schmico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schmico connects with a body shot.
Prometheus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmico looks for the body kick but Prometheus saw that one coming.
Schmico fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Prometheus checks it well.
Schmico has Prometheus up against the cage in a clinch.
Prometheus is working Schmico over against the cage.
Prometheus tries to work over Schmico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schmico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been hearing reports that Schmico has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Prometheus.
Schmico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmico fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prometheus avoids it really well and circles away.
Prometheus circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prometheus! But no joy.
Schmico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Prometheus missing with a left hand there. Schmico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prometheus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schmico looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Schmico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prometheus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schmico looks to land a left hand but Prometheus moved out of range nicely.
Prometheus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prometheus throws a shot from downtown. Schmico moves away and avoids it.
Schmico closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Prometheus to the mat! Prometheus manages to get full guard.
Schmico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prometheus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmico throwing strikes but missing.
Schmico looking to pass the guard.
Prometheus is adopting a defensive guard.
Schmico 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.
Schmico won't allow Prometheus to sweep him here.
Schmico might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schmico being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prometheus looking for a sweep. Not yet Prometheus, not yet.
Prometheus is controlling Schmico's posture.
Schmico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schmico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Prometheus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schmico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prometheus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schmico pushes down on Prometheus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schmico wants to control but Prometheus is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrico Schmico dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schmico lands with a good body shot.
Schmico walks into a stiff left hand from Prometheus.
Prometheus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schmico throws a body kick that misses
and Prometheus counters with a straight right hand.
Schmico looks for the body kick but Prometheus saw that one coming.
Schmico scores with a shot to the body.
Schmico throws a shot from downtown. Prometheus moves away and avoids it.
Schmico shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prometheus defends it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmico throws a leg kick
and Prometheus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schmico works Prometheus's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Schmico is predictable there
and Prometheus counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Schmico falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Orestes Prometheus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 3696 p4p, 5523 weight class) and Vassily Kessikbayev (ranked 492 p4p, 648 weight class). Paul Hunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vassily Kessikbayev's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vassily Kessikbayev!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessikbayev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.
 It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.
Kessikbayev clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt throws the left hand but Kessikbayev avoids the punch easily.
Kessikbayev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Hunt with a jab.
Hunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Kessikbayev moves away and avoids it.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kessikbayev.
Kessikbayev misses with a looping right.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessikbayev staying out of range there.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessikbayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kessikbayev 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.
Kessikbayev moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kessikbayev looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Kessikbayev's ribs.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Kessikbayev.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Kessikbayev moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Kessikbayev back into the cage.
Kessikbayev can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Kessikbayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kessikbayev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Kessikbayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Kessikbayev ducks down to avoid it.
Kessikbayev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Kessikbayev misses its intended target.
Kessikbayev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hunt backs up against the cage.
Kessikbayev misses with a hook to the body
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kessikbayev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kessikbayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kessikbayev!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kessikbayev misses the body punch
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Kessikbayev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Kessikbayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessikbayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kessikbayev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Kessikbayev swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Kessikbayev cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kessikbayev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Kessikbayev off the cage and back into range.
 It looks like Vassily Kessikbayev has been cut.
Kessikbayev throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Kessikbayev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hunt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Kessikbayev backwards.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Kessikbayev's ribcage. Kessikbayev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kessikbayev looks winded!
Kessikbayev being controlled against the cage.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt digs a right hand into Kessikbayev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessikbayev's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kessikbayev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt works on Kessikbayev's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Kessikbayev's ribcage. Kessikbayev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt digs a right hand into Kessikbayev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessikbayev's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kessikbayev backwards.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
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 short right from Hunt on the inside.
 Kessikbayev is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Hunt cracks Kessikbayev with a nice body shot.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Hunt.
Kessikbayev is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessikbayev wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kessikbayev with a big uppercut! Kessikbayev tries to clinch up but Hunt pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kessikbayev to the mat! Kessikbayev covers up and Hunt unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Hunt!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Goon (ranked 1576 p4p, 6289 weight class) and Roth Kanh (ranked 89 p4p, 310 weight class). Roth Kanh 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerry Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roth Kanh!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanh just misses with a punch to the body.
Roth Kanh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanh catches Goon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kanh connects with a body shot.
Goon connects with a jab.
Kanh misses with a body shot.
Goon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Roth Kanh has been cut.
Kanh looks to land a combination but Goon avoids it well.
Kanh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goon swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Kanh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Goon to counter with a crisp jab.
Kanh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Kanh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kanh misses with a combination
and Goon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goon cracks Kanh with a good jab.
Goon throws a body punch but Kanh moves out of range.
No joy there for Kanh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Goon misses the target.
Kanh slips under a jab.
Kanh throws a shot to the body.
Goon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanh.
Kanh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kanh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kanh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goon.
Goon slips a straight right by Kanh.
Goon is looking to counter punch.
Kanh slips under a jab from Goon.
Kanh slips under a jab.
A big left from Goon misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goon counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goon throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kanh.
Kanh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goon to score with a decent uppercut.
Kanh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kanh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goon throws the left hand but Kanh avoids the punch easily.
Kanh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanh.
Goon loads up on a big right hand but Kanh slips the punch.
Goon misses with the combination.
Kanh looks to clinch
and Goon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goon takes one on the button.
Goon connects with a body shot.
Goon connects with the punch.
Kanh misses with an uppercut
and Goon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kanh misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Goon finds it's target.
Kanh is rocked!
Kanh leaves his chin hanging out and Goon seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kanh crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerry Goon!
A victorious Jerry Goon 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Barella (ranked 2946 p4p, 3353 weight class) and Charles Sobhraj (ranked 178 p4p, 197 weight class). Sobhraj has chosen hurragutt as his entrance music. 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonny Barella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Sobhraj!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobhraj bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barella trying to control but Sobhraj flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sobhraj has the hooks in. Barella is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sobhraj passes his arm under Barella's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Barella taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Sobhraj!
Charles Sobhraj seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pee Wee Sasaki (ranked 1998 p4p, 1731 weight class) and Mad Hatter (ranked 116 p4p, 99 weight class). Pee Wee Sasaki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pee Wee Sasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Hatter!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatter.
Sasaki tries to score with a low kick but Hatter moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sasaki.
Hatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sasaki throws a body kick that misses
and Hatter counters with a leg kick.
Sasaki misses with a straight left.
Sasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatter tries a quick counter leg kick but Sasaki is wise to it.
Sasaki connects with a body shot that sends Hatter's belly button to the back.
Sasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hatter throws a solid leg kick but Sasaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hatter.
Hatter misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatter's sensitive parts.
Hatter moves away from the strike by Sasaki.
Sasaki backing away here, and Hatter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sasaki moves in looking to clinch but Hatter pushes him off.
Sasaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hatter throws an off balance right hand
and Sasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sasaki misses the target.
Sasaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sasaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pee Wee Sasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasaki connects with a leg kick.
Sasaki lands a jab.
Sasaki with a hook.
Sasaki misses with a combination
and Hatter counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Pee Wee Sasaki has been cut.
Sasaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sasaki clobbers Hatter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good leg kick by Hatter.
A low kick from Sasaki is predictable there
and Hatter counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sasaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sasaki.
Sasaki scores with a jab to the head.
Sasaki rushes Hatter and presses him up against the cage.
Hatter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Hatter throws a hook to the side of Sasaki's head but Sasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sasaki thows a leg kick but Hatter checks it
and Hatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sasaki 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.
Sasaki cracks Hatter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hatter misses the jab.
Hatter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sasaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatter's sensitive parts.
Sasaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Hatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sasaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hatter takes a step back to recover.
Sasaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hatter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hatter scores with a jab to the body.
Hatter takes one to the chin there.
Sasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Hatter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sasaki checks it well.
Hatter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sasaki drives through and clinches with Hatter against the cage.
Hatter trying to control the position but instead, Sasaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hatter into the cage.
Hatter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sasaki lands a body shot.
Sasaki throws a sloppy head kick and Hatter moves out of range easily.
Sasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Sasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Sasaki misses.
A low kick lands for Sasaki.
Sasaki sizes up Hatter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hatter thumps Sasaki with a low kick.
Sasaki slips under a jab.
Hatter misses with a body punch
and Sasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatter is rocked!
Sasaki and Hatter are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Sasaki throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Hatter into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Sasaki knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pee Wee Sasaki!
Pee Wee Sasaki very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Orel (ranked 1573 p4p, 1462 weight class) and Hole Reemer (ranked 210 p4p, 194 weight class). Hole Reemer 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Orel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hole Reemer!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orel avoids the body shot from Reemer.
Orel throws a hook but Reemer blocks it.
Reemer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orel throws a series of punches but Reemer moves out of range.
Orel misses with a double jab
and Reemer counters with a single leg into guard. Orel didn't expect that.
Orel is looking to stand up but Reemer isn't so interested in that idea.
Orel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orel has momentary wrist control but Reemer slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reemer won't allow Orel to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reemer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reemer lands a couple of digs.
Orel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer content to stall in guard here.
Reemer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orel wants to sweep but no luck.
Reemer is standing up over Orel. Orel looks to escape but Reemer dives into side control.
Orel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reemer.
Orel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Reemer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reemer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Reemer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Orel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reemer connects with a decent elbow.
Reemer is looking to take a break and control but Orel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reemer taking a breather here.
Reemer cracks Orel with a big right hand but Orel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orel taking a bit of punishment here - Reemer scoring with strikes.
Reemer is putting a hurting on Orel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Reemer is chipping away with strikes.
Orel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Reemer working the body and head with strikes.
Reemer landing a few strikes.
Orel is trying to get back to his feet.
Reemer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Reemer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Reemer scoring with punches and elbows.
Reemer cracks Orel with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reemer scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Orel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Reemer scoring with punches from side control.
Orel is trying to control Reemer's posture but Reemer avoids it.
Reemer gets to mount! Orel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Orel trying desperately to get to his feet.
Reemer looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hole Reemer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reemer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Orel misses.
Reemer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orel misses with a left hand
and Reemer counters with a single leg into guard. Orel didn't expect that.
Reemer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reemer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reemer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reemer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orel's head.
Reemer stays in close to Orel's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer forces his way into half guard.
Reemer working Orel over with strikes.
Well, if Reemer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
Orel trying to control here.
Reemer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two 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.
Reemer trying to control the action but Orel is working from the bottom.
Reemer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reemer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reemer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reemer stalling.
Orel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reemer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reemer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reemer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reemer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reemer.
Orel pushes Reemer off and gets back to his feet.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orel lands a jab.
Orel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reemer catches Orel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orel throws a jab but it's blocked by Reemer.
Orel throws a jab but it's blocked by Reemer.
Orel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Adam Orel is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reemer moves away.
Orel misses with a double jab
and Reemer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orel's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reemer is stalling in the full guard.
Reemer stands up over Orel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reemer is in close to Orel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Orel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reemer is controlling him.
Hole Reemer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reemer distracts Orel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reemer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reemer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reemer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orel trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hole Reemer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Reemer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reemer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reemer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orel.
Orel misses with a lunging right hand
so Reemer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reemer slips nicely into half guard.
Reemer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reemer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reemer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orel looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Orel has hold of Reemer's hands but Reemer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reemer trying to control the action but Orel is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Reemer.
Reemer working Orel over with strikes.
Orel has hold of Reemer's hands but Reemer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Orel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reemer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Orel squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Reemer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Orel tries to buck Reemer off but he can't manage it.
BOOM! Reemer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hole Reemer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reemer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orel tries to lock up and control but Reemer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reemer controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Reemer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Orel is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Reemer controlling from the full mount.
Orel wants to hold on but Reemer pushes him away.
Reemer controlling from mount.
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Reemer.
Orel tries to reverse the position but Reemer maintains control.
Reemer controlling from mount.
Adam Orel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reemer lands a heavy elbow.
Reemer controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reemer lands a couple of good shots and Orel has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Orel trying to get back to his feet but Reemer is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole Reemer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reemer 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hole Reemer!
Hole Reemer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duannis Frank (ranked 3396 p4p, 3264 weight class) and Pete Os (ranked 437 p4p, 419 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duannis Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Os!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Os was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Os looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Os.
Frank tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Os is able to avoid easily.
Os throws out a counter right but Frank avoids it with no problem.
Os blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Os takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid body kick from Frank.
We've been told by Frank's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frank cracks Os with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frank misses with an attempted mid kick.
Os swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Os moves out of range as Frank throws a body kick.
As Frank backs off Os throws a huge counter combo but Frank manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Os fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frank misses with a left hand
and Os cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank rushes Os and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Os takes a shot to the head.
Frank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Os backwards.
Frank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Frank misses with an elbow strike.
Os has a couple of punches blocked by Frank.
Frank lands an elbow just above Os 's eye.
Os blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Pete Os has been cut.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank keeps control of Os as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Os wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Os wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Os lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank lands an elbow inside that Os shrugs off.
Os blocks a body shot from Frank.
A left hand lands to the body for Frank.
Frank tries a body shot but Os blocks it.
Os tries to break the clinch but Frank is controlling the position.
Os breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Os displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frank has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frank.
Os is trying to break the clinch but Frank is controlling him.
Os wants to break free but Frank has control.
Frank lands an elbow that stopped Os in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frank.
Os takes an elbow to the forehead.
Os wants to get back to striking at distance but Frank won't allow it.
Frank tries a body shot but Os blocks it.
Os lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Os doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Os blocking some punches.
Frank lands a nice shot to the body.
Os wants to get back to striking at distance but Frank won't allow it.
Os is trying to break free.
Os tries to break free but Frank pushes him back against the cage.
Os pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank clinches.
Os looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank.
Frank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Os backwards.
Frank lands a hook that snaps the head of Os backwards.
Frank lands a hook that snaps the head of Os backwards.
Frank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Os backwards.
Frank is leaning against Os and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Os tries to circle away but Frank has him pinned against the cage.
Frank throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frank.
Frank lands an elbow that stopped Os in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Os controls the action.
Frank misses with a punch to the body.
Frank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frank lands a damaging elbow.
Os is rocked!
That has opened up Pete Os's cut even more.
Frank lands with a light punch inside.
Os is still on wobbly legs! Can Frank finish him?
Frank keeps control of Os as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Os is trying to push Frank away but Frank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Os has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Frank seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Os can turn it around.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike.
Frank dips a shoulder and cracks Os with a mighty uppercut! Os falls back against the cage and Frank unloads with a barrage of strikes! Os is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Frank screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duannis Frank!
During a confident post fight interview, Duannis Frank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Horton (ranked 829 p4p, 986 weight class) and Jake Paul (ranked 133 p4p, 132 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Horton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Canada National Anthem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Paul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton slips under a jab from Paul.
Paul cracks Horton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Horton.
Paul misses with a right hand
and Horton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horton ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
Horton is looking to clinch.
Horton lands a right hook to the body.
Horton's corner calls for a 1-2. Horton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paul throws a lazy uppercut
and Horton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horton forces Paul back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Paul throws a head punch that misses.
Horton throws a head punch that misses.
Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton blocks an uppercut.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Horton.
Horton lands a hook that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Horton can't find room to land a body shot as Paul controls the action.
A short uppercut from Horton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paul.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
Horton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paul misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Horton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
Paul misses with some punches.
A short left from Horton.
Paul misses with a punch on the inside.
Horton blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horton pushes Paul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horton breaks from the clinch.
Paul misses with a lunging right hand
and Horton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Horton ducks down to avoid it.
Paul throws an off balance right hand
and Horton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paul throws a poor cross that misses
and Horton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horton scores with a sloppy right hand. Paul should have avoided that one.
Paul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paul misses with an uppercut
and Horton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Horton in his tracks.
Paul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Horton counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Horton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton scores with a jab to the body.
Horton instigates a clinch.
Horton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pauls head.
Paul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Horton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Horton works on Paul's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Horton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Paul looks winded!
Horton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Horton lands a shot to the body.
Horton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paul.
Horton scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Horton.
Horton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Horton - that landed with a thud.
Horton lands a hook that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Horton lands a nice uppercut.
Paul throws a punch but it's blocked by Horton.
Horton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Horton.
Horton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton lands a nice shot to the body.
Horton manages to break the clinch.
Horton clinches up with Paul and pushes him back against the cage.
Horton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horton closes the distance and clinches.
Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Horton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paul.
Horton manages to break the clinch.
Paul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paul throws a big shot that misses.
Jake Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul throws a right hand that misses
and Horton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horton stuns Paul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton dominated that round.
That's time! Horton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Paul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paul is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Horton cracks Paul with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Paul looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Horton finish him?
Paul is still on wobbly legs! Can Horton finish him?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paul.
Paul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OH! Paul has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Horton smells blood and charges in for the finish! Horton unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Paul sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Horton!
Tim Horton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Bors (ranked 894 p4p, 1473 weight class) and Michal Sykora (ranked 46 p4p, 80 weight class). Boris Bors had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Bors!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykora tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bors swivels and escapes.
Sykora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sykora blocks a jab.
Bors throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sykora on the side of the head.
Sykora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykora throws a head kick but Bors moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sykora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Sykora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
Sykora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bors swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Sykora.
Bors scores with a jab to the head.
Sykora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses
and Sykora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bors chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bors lunges at Sykora with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sykora's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bors throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bors scores with the left hand. Sykora knows he should have avoided that one.
Sykora has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sykora stalling in the clinch but Bors improves position.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bors has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bors has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bors scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Bors misses with a punch on the inside.
Bors gets through Sykora's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bors scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bors lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bors works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bors has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bors tries a body shot but Sykora blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykora trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Bors.
Bors lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Bors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykora misses with the head strike.
Bors digs a right hand into Sykora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sykora's gas tank.
Bors lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bors lands with a short shot to the head.
Bors breaks from the clinch.
Bors looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bors explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sykora looks winded!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bors.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bors.
Bors lands a jab.
Sykora tries to clinch up but Bors circles away and keeps his distance.
Sykora tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sykora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykora is rocked!
Bors misses with a looping right.
Sykora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Bors finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bors lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bors.
Bors really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses
and Bors counters with an inside leg kick.
Sykora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykora has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bors connects with an inside leg kick.
Bors is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses
and Bors counters with a stiff right hand.
Bors scores with a leg kick.
Bors pounces like a tiger and cracks Sykora with a vicious hook! Sykora is down but not out! Bors follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boris Bors!
Boris Bors retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Boris Bors 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Romero (ranked 641 p4p, 1142 weight class) and Motshan Bogachev (ranked 90 p4p, 155 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rock Romero has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rock Romero seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rock Romero !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Motshan Bogachev!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogachev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero .
Bogachev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Motshan Bogachev has been cut.
Bogachev tests Romero 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Romero 's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bogachev momentarily.
Romero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bogachev. Bogachev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romero cracks Bogachev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Romero has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bogachev to stand back up!
Bogachev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogachev lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily.
Bogachev is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Romero throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Bogachev seems to have recovered his senses.
Bogachev moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero backing away here, and Bogachev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Romero thuds a left hand into Bogachev's body.
A swing and a miss from Romero .
Bogachev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Bogachev's head but Bogachev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogachev cracks Romero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romero cracks Bogachev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogachev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero .
Romero sends Bogachev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Romero is motioning to the referee to let Bogachev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero .
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
Romero cracks Bogachev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Romero has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bogachev to stand back up!
Bogachev 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.
Romero pounces like a tiger and cracks Bogachev with a vicious hook! Bogachev is down but not out! Romero follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rock Romero !
Rock Romero retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Rock Romero 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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