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SSSD 58: Frost/Cartwright PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyres Widforss (ranked 3918 p4p, 3334 weight class) and Donte McKenna (ranked 380 p4p, 337 weight class). McKenna has chosen Santeria- Sublime as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donte McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna slips under a jab.
McKenna staying out of range there.
Widforss thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Widforss to the mat! Widforss manages to get full guard.
McKenna pushes down on Widforss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Widforss won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenna passes the guard and advances to mount!
Widforss is squirming around, avoiding McKenna's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McKenna tries to control but Widforss wriggling away.
Widforss is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Widforss manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Widforss is looking to regain half guard here but McKenna keeps moving and retains side control.
McKenna is looking to take a break and control but Widforss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Widforss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McKenna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McKenna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McKenna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Widforss keeps working.
Widforss's coaches at Crapollas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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.
McKenna tries to move to mount but Widforss blocks the move with his legs.
Widforss holds on to McKenna's head and controls the position momentarily.
McKenna has knee on belly momentarily but Widforss bucks him off and regains half guard.
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Widforss keeps working.
Widforss controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McKenna is trying to control. Widforss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss is looking for a sweep. McKenna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Widforss is trying to maintain the position but McKenna is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Widforss misses with an uppercut.
McKenna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Widforss looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
McKenna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widforss counters with a nice body shot.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte McKenna.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for McKenna with that takedown attempt.
McKenna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Widforss.
Donte McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKenna moves away from the strike by Widforss.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna looks for a takedown but Widforss sprawls well.
Widforss stuffs the takedown attempt from McKenna. McKenna gets slowly back to his feet.
McKenna shoots for a takedown but Widforss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McKenna shoots for a takedown but Widforss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna looks winded!
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss circles away easily
letting Widforss counter with a right hand.
Widforss cracks McKenna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Widforss swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyres Widforss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt - Widforss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Widforss misses with a hook. McKenna ducked under it nicely.
Widforss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKenna.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKenna.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte McKenna.
McKenna has his takedown stuffed
and Widforss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Widforss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKenna.
Widforss connects with a jab.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Widforss as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Widforss was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McKenna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna goes for a double leg but Widforss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Widforss continues to drive forward.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss looks to throw the jab but McKenna is out of range.
McKenna feints the counter takedown.
McKenna has his takedown stuffed
and McKenna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Widforss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Widforss wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Widforss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widforss stuffs the takedown attempt from McKenna. McKenna gets slowly back to his feet.
McKenna is breathing heavily.
McKenna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a stiff right hand.
Widforss throws an overhand right that lands on McKenna's shoulder, as McKenna tries to avoid the shot.
McKenna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss circles away easily
and Widforss counters with a nice uppercut.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
No luck for McKenna with that takedown attempt.
McKenna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by McKenna or perhaps it was just good defense by Widforss, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna shoots in looking for a takedown. Widforss tries to sprawl out of it but McKenna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Widforss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKenna fails to land the takedown.
Widforss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenna can do to turn this around?
Widforss scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKenna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widforss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Widforss tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Widforss to the ground. Widforss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Widforss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but Widforss shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Widforss misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Widforss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Widforss scores with a decent looking hook.
Widforss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKenna manages to avoid it.
McKenna drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Widforss defends it well.
McKenna slips under a jab.
McKenna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
McKenna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Widforss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKenna somewhat.
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt
and Widforss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Widforss swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
And McKenna tries to counter it with a takedown but Widforss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Widforss missing with a left hand there. McKenna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Widforss.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.
Widforss swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
Widforss swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna fails to land the takedown.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Widforss's waist but Widforss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKenna off to one side.
McKenna with a poor takedown
letting Widforss counter with a right hand.
Widforss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyres Widforss dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Widforss is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Widforss circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenna dives in for a single leg takedown but Widforss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Widforss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widforss throws a jab when McKenna was well out of range.
McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Widforss throws a big shot that misses.
McKenna defending well as Widforss loads up on a big left hand.
Widforss stuffs the takedown.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte McKenna.
Widforss throws a hook but McKenna avoids it easily.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Widforss was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McKenna.
McKenna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Widforss counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Widforss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna closes the distance and clinches up with Widforss, looking for a takedown. McKenna pushes Widforss against the cage but Widforss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyres Widforss is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss misses the jab.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna shoots in but no luck this time.
Good shot there by Widforss.
Widforss scores with a hook to the body. McKenna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Widforss. No joy for McKenna on that attempt.
Widforss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McKenna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
A slow jab from Widforss misses its intended target.
Widforss throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
Widforss tests McKenna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKenna fails with the takedown
and Widforss counters with a left to the body.
Donte McKenna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyres Widforss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Widforss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Widforss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Widforss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Widforss.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from McKenna misses.
McKenna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKenna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
Widforss misses with a straight left.
McKenna tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but Widforss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKenna avoids the body shot from Widforss.
McKenna slips under a jab from Widforss.
McKenna feints the counter takedown.
McKenna misses with an uppercut
and Widforss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyres Widforss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKenna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Widforss slaps away a takedown attempt from McKenna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Widforss - just one landing.
McKenna has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt
and Widforss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Widforss does it's job there.
Widforss punishes McKenna's body with a nice straight punch.
McKenna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Widforss defends well and McKenna ends up having to push Widforss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McKenna throws a leg kick
and Widforss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenna was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Widforss lands a body shot.
Widforss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Widforss looks to land a left hand but McKenna moved out of range nicely.
Widforss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenna shoots in but Widforss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McKenna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widforss.
Widforss swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Widforss tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Widforss to the ground. Widforss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
McKenna walks into a jab.
McKenna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Widforss.
Widforss lands a slapping body shot.
McKenna takes one to the chin there.
McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
McKenna dives in for a single leg takedown but Widforss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKenna.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
A left lands for Widforss.
Widforss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKenna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Widforss tries to avoid it but McKenna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Widforss to the ground. Widforss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Widforss sizes up McKenna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Widforss throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyres Widforss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Widforss, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyres Widforss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Jax (ranked 5919 p4p, 2092 weight class) and Feofilakt Markarian (ranked 681 p4p, 301 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Jax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feofilakt Markarian!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Jax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jax wants to clinch up but Markarian keeps it at a distance.
Markarian has managed to clinch.
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jax or not.
Jax misses with a punch to the body.
Jax can't find room to land a body shot as Markarian controls the action.
Jax has a couple of punches blocked by Markarian.
Jax throws a head punch that misses.
Markarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markarian.
Markarian lands a body shot.
Jax is breathing heavily.
Markarian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jax blocks a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jax backwards.
Markarian scores with a shoulder strike.
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Jax's ribcage. Jax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Markarian lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Markarian.
Markarian works on Jax's body with a couple of short punches.
Markarian is leaning against Jax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian cracks Jax with a nice body shot.
Markarian lands with a short shot to the head.
Markarian scores with a hook to the body.
Markarian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markarian is leaning against Jax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian is leaning against Jax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Markarian.
Markarian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jax backwards.
Markarian lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Markarian.
Markarian presses Jax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markarian lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Markarian presses Jax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Jax's ribcage. Jax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Markarian presses Jax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markarian lands a body shot.
Markarian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Markarian.
Markarian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jax backwards.
Markarian lands a body punch.
Markarian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Markarian on the inside.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
Markarian scores with a shot to the side of Jax's head.
 Jax is rocked!
Markarian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Jax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markarian tries to throw a body punch but Jax avoids it by throwing Markarian back against the cage.
Jax seems to have got his legs back now.
Markarian lands a body punch.
Markarian presses Jax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markarian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markarian.
Markarian lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Markarian lands a body punch.
Markarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Markarian.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Markarian lands a hook that snaps the head of Jax backwards.
A shot in the inside from Markarian.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markarian.
Markarian lands a nice shot to the body.
Markarian presses Jax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markarian gets through Jax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markarian misses with a body punch.
Markarian pushes Jax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Markarian is leaning against Jax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jax.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markarian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Markarian pushes Jax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Markarian.
Markarian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jax backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markarian.
A right handed body shot lands from Markarian.
Markarian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jax backwards.
Markarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markarian digs a right hand into Jax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jax's gas tank.
Markarian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Markarian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markarian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markarian lands with a light punch inside.
Markarian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jax takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feofilakt Markarian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Markarian moves into the clinch successfully.
Jax manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Markarian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jax.
A right hand to the body from Markarian.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Markarian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markarian tries a body shot but Jax blocks it.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Markarian - that landed with a thud.
Markarian tries to throw a body punch but Jax avoids it by throwing Markarian back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian pushes Jax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markarian digs a right hand into Jax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jax's gas tank.
Markarian presses Jax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markarian cracks Jax with a nice body shot.
Markarian lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jax fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Markarian digs a right hand into Jax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jax's gas tank.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Markarian lands a body shot.
Markarian lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Markarian.
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Jax's ribcage. Jax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Jax's ribcage. Jax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Markarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Jax's ribcage. Jax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Markarian.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Markarian.
Jax takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Markarian.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markarian.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markarian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markarian digs a right hand into Jax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jax's gas tank.
Markarian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markarian pushes Jax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Markarian.
Markarian digs a right hand into Jax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jax's gas tank.
Markarian presses Jax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markarian scores with a hook to the body.
Feofilakt Markarian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Markarian.
Markarian lands a nice shot to the body.
Jax blocks a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markarian scores with a shoulder strike.
Markarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jax prevents a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian misses with a punch to the body.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Markarian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Markarian.
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Jax controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Markarian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jax or not.
Markarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jax prevents a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markarian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Markarian scores with a hook to the body.
Markarian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markarian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markarian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Markarian.
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jax or not.
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Jax's ribcage. Jax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jax takes a shot to the head.
Markarian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jax backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian tries a body shot but Jax blocks it.
A short right from Markarian.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markarian lands with a right to the head.
Markarian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaxs head.
Markarian lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jax to his knees! Markarian keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feofilakt Markarian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alain Aspect (ranked 2386 p4p, 3154 weight class) and Dalmour Daxton (ranked 305 p4p, 397 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alain Aspect!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalmour Daxton!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daxton scores with a decent looking hook.
Aspect takes one to the chin there.
Daxton lands a jab.
Aspect jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daxton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dalmour Daxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daxton lands a really nice looking cross but Aspect seems unphased.
Aspect throws the left hand but Daxton avoids the punch easily.
Daxton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aspect throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daxton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aspect's head.
Aspect looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daxton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aspect takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daxton throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daxton in his tracks.
Aspect leaves Daxton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daxton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daxton tries to clinch but Aspect is having none of it.
Aspect lands a lovely overhand right.
Daxton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Daxton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daxton cracks Aspect with a good jab.
Daxton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daxton shoots and misses
and Aspect counters with a big right hand! Oh Daxton is in trouble here! Aspect follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alain Aspect!
An out of breath Alain Aspect thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cleveland Steamer (ranked 2752 p4p, 3264 weight class) and Loquacious Smiff (ranked 324 p4p, 382 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cleveland Steamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Loquacious Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smiff.
Good standup being displayed there by Steamer as he connects with a hook.
 It looks like Loquacious Smiff has been cut.
Steamer stuffs the takedown attempt from Smiff. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
Steamer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smiff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smiff looks to land a right hand but Steamer moved out of range.
Steamer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steamer looks to throw the jab but Smiff is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff tries for a takedown but Steamer circles away easily
and Steamer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cleveland Steamer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loquacious Smiff.
Steamer looks to land a left hand but Smiff moved out of range nicely.
Steamer closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Smiff! Steamer dives in looking to finish! Smiff is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleveland Steamer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Idowu (ranked 1071 p4p, 2324 weight class) and Dumuzid Milani (ranked 121 p4p, 249 weight class). Idowu comes to the cage accompanied by Rough And Rugged - Asher D and Daddy Freddy. Dumuzid Milani is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Idowu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dumuzid Milani!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milani connects with a single shot there.
Milani swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Idowu to counter with a crisp jab.
Idowu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Milani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Milani has taken the fight to the clinch.
Milani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Idowu tries to throw a body punch but Milani avoids it by throwing Idowu back against the cage.
Milani misses with some punches.
Come on Idowu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Milani.
Idowu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Idowu digs a right hand into Milani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Milani's gas tank.
Milani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Idowu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Idowu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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 Idowu.
Milani takes a shot to the head.
Idowu has Milani pressed against the cage, preventing Milani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Idowu lands a nice uppercut.
Milani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Idowus head.
Milani is trying to break the clinch but Idowu is controlling him.
Idowu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Idowu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Idowu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Idowu tries a body shot but Milani blocks it.
Milani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milani has had enough of the clinch but Idowu keeps him there for the moment.
Idowu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Milani tries to break free but Idowu pushes him back against the cage.
Idowu pushes Milani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idowu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Idowu lands a nice uppercut.
 Milani is rocked!
Idowu stalling.
Milani blocks an uppercut.
Milani is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Milani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idowu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milani.
Idowu clinches up against the cage.
Milani lands with a left to the head.
Milani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milani scores with a shoulder strike.
Milani stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Idowu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milani manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Milani - just one landing.
Milani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idowu.
A slow jab from Idowu misses its intended target.
Milani scores with a jab. Idowu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Milani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Derrick Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milani cracks Idowu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Milani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idowu misses with a hook.
Idowu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idowu rushes Milani and presses him up against the cage.
Idowu misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Idowu - that landed with a thud.
Milani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idowu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Idowu throws a poor cross that misses
and Milani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milani moves out of range of the strikes.
Milani throws a hook to the side of Idowu's head but Idowu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Idowu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milani tries to clinch there but Idowu circles away.
Idowu looks to land a right hand but Milani moved out of range.
Milani gets a clinch.
Milani blocks an uppercut.
Milani lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Idowu misses with the head strike.
Milani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milani tries to throw a body punch but Idowu avoids it by throwing Milani back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Idowu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Idowu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idowu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Idowu has a couple of punches blocked by Milani.
A head punch on the inside from Milani fails to land.
Idowu keeps control of Milani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Idowu digs a right hand underneath Milani's ribcage. Milani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Milani blocks a body shot from Idowu.
Idowu throws a punch but it's blocked by Milani.
A shot in the inside from Milani.
Idowu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Idowu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Milani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Milani.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Idowu.
Idowu throws a punch but it's blocked by Milani.
Idowu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Milani tries to circle away but Idowu has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milani.
Idowu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Milani.
Idowu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milani is still on wobbly legs! Can Idowu finish him?
Idowu keeps control of Milani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Idowu lands with a left to the head.
Idowu lands a hook that snaps the head of Milani backwards.
Idowu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Milani! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Idowu is unloading with more strikes now! Milani drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Idowu!
A victorious Derrick Idowu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Smart (ranked 2188 p4p, 1791 weight class) and Jeremy Bentham (ranked 238 p4p, 195 weight class). Edward Smart could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremy Bentham's chin.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Bentham!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smart drives through and clinches with Bentham against the cage.
Smart taking a breather.
A short right from Bentham on the inside.
Bentham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smart is keeping busy.
Smart goes for a takedown attempt but Bentham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smart clinches.
Knees to the body from Bentham.
Smart wants a takedown.
Bentham missing with knees to the body.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bentham is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smart looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Bentham.
Bentham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bentham takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bentham looking to throw knees to the head but Smart is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bentham as Smart tries to tie him up.
Bentham missing with knees to the body.
Bentham looking to throw knees to the head but Smart is blocking nicely.
Bentham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bentham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bentham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smart looking for a takedown.
Bentham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bentham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bentham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bentham lands a knee to the body.
Bentham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bentham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smart's face.
Bentham lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smart has hold of one of Bentham's legs. Bentham is fighting the takedown attempt but Smart gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smart postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bentham is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smart, into his guard.
Bentham trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smart working for a triangle but Bentham defends it easily.
Bentham trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart trying to keep a closed guard but Bentham is proving a slippery customer.
Bentham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A leg kick checked by Smart.
Smart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bentham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentham connects with a jab.
Smart wants to clinch up but Bentham keeps it at a distance.
Bentham takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bentham, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Bentham misses.
Bentham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smart.
Smart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smart avoids a kick to the body.
Smart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bentham tries to land a front kick but Smart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smart is rocked!
Bentham drops Smart with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Smart! Bentham dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Bentham!
Jeremy Bentham 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Legend Debonaire (ranked 1111 p4p, 1927 weight class) and Tolby Tovington (ranked 155 p4p, 253 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Legend Debonaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tolby Tovington!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debonaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tovington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Debonaire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tovington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Debonaire thuds a left hand into Tovington's body.
Debonaire digs a good hook to Tovington's body.
Tovington misses with a looping right.
Debonaire scoring well with a low kick there.
Debonaire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tovington fails with a takedown attempt.
Debonaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tovington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Debonaire.
Tovington misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Debonaire.
A slapping leg kick lands for Debonaire.
Debonaire lands a big head kick that sends Tovington tumbling to the mat! Debonaire takes a step backwards and waves Tovington back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tovington is rocked!
It looks like Tolby Tovington has been cut.
Debonaire sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Tovington's defenses. It connects perfectly with Tovington's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Legend Debonaire!
An out of breath Legend Debonaire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 1546 p4p, 1578 weight class) and Steven Shewmaker (ranked 227 p4p, 229 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Granite 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kokkoro Kirin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Shewmaker!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Kirin.
Shewmaker misses with a few strikes there.
Shewmaker misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
Shewmaker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kirin with a body shot.
Kirin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Steven Shewmaker has been cut.
Steven Shewmaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shewmaker just manages to avoid it.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Shewmaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shewmaker shoots in for a takedown but Kirin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shewmaker throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Kirin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker shoots in for a takedown but Kirin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirin scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Shewmaker misses
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin cracks Shewmaker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kirin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shewmaker to stand back up!
Shewmaker is rocked!
That has opened up Steven Shewmaker's cut even more.
Shewmaker misses with a left hand
and Kirin rattles Shewmaker with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Shewmaker tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kirin dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Shewmaker stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
A very excited looking Kokkoro Kirin 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between John Frost (ranked 546 p4p, 1898 weight class) and Catchy Cartwright (ranked 66 p4p, 207 weight class). Cartwright has chosen Spiders as his entrance music. John Frost has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Catchy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frost comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Cartwright moves out of range of the body kick from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Cartwright now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes Frost against the cage but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frost is looking to wear down Cartwright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye.
A big right from Frost misses.
Cartwright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
Cartwright misses with a looping left.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frost defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Frost leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Catchy Cartwright.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cartwright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartwright misses with a head kick.
Cartwright throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cartwright is rocked!
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Frost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.
John Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Cartwright's head back.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Frost lands with a nice combination. Cartwright backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Frost.
Frost works the jab nicely.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Frost dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frost misses with a straight left.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frost defends it well.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Cartwright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Frost swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Frost throws a wild body kick that Cartwright sees coming a mile off.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throws a combination. Frost tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 It looks like John Frost has been cut.
Frost swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartwright lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Frost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Cartwright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frost jabs at Cartwright's body.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Frost.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frost avoids it really well and circles away.
John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Catchy Cartwright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright throws a big counter head kick but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frost won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cartwright sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Frost is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Frost avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cartwright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright working the ground and pound but Frost is defending the strikes.
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cartwright goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frost rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cartwright's guard! Nice work there by Frost!
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Frost should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cartwright has tightened it up now! Frost should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Catchy Cartwright!
Catchy Cartwright is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Catchy Cartwright 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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