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HFC 123 - Joad vs Petrov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bethania Valverde (ranked 3151 p4p, 4362 weight class) and Minerva Wulf (ranked 198 p4p, 265 weight class). Valverde kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LLAMAME YA. Wulf has chosen Sanctus Dominus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Minerva Wulf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bethania Valverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minerva Wulf!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulf gets a takedown into half guard.
Valverde has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wulf is on him like a limpet, forcing Valverde back against the cage.
Wulf cracks Valverde with a nice body shot.
Valverde can't break the clinch.
Valverde has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wulf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valverde is defending well.
Wulf misses with some punches.
Wulf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wulf looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.
As Wulf backs away, Valverde returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Valverde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valverde lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wulf misses with a body shot.
Valverde thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wulf connects with a looping right hand.
Wulf takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Wulf throws a hook to the side of Valverde's head but Valverde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde connects with a solid leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wulf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Valverde wants to land a leg kick but Wulf is out of range.
Wulf misses with a straight right.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wulf jabs at Valverde's body.
Wulf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valverde momentarily.
Wulf blocks a leg kick.
Wulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wulf misses with a wild body shot.
Valverde throws a leg kick but Wulf checks it.
Wulf throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Valverde misses.
Valverde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valverde wants it to stay on the feet.
Valverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valverde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valverde motions for Wulf to come forward. Valverde throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wulf tests Valverde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wulf connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde digs a good hook to Wulf's body.
Valverde throws a hook but Wulf avoids it easily.
Minerva Wulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wulf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valverde cracks Wulf with a good jab.
Wulf checks a low kick from Valverde.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Wulf's shoulder, as Wulf tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wulf.
Valverde blocks a jab.
Valverde tried to counter with a leg kick but Wulf avoided it.
Valverde swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wulf.
Wulf misses with an uppercut.
Wulf lands with a hook. Valverde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valverde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valverde jabs Wulf right on the nose. Wulf blinks but takes it well.
Valverde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wulf misses with a shot to the body
and Valverde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf throws a big shot that misses.
Wulf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valverde to the mat! Valverde manages to get full guard.
Wulf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet but Wulf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valverde uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wulf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valverde slips under a jab from Wulf.
Valverde gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wulf to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wulf postures up in Valverde's guard and throws a big left but Valverde blocks it.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but Valverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wulf trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom.
Wulf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wulf working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde wants to stand up but Wulf is controlling him.
Valverde has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wulf is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Valverde takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde tries to break the clinch but Wulf is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wulf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wulf lands a nice shot to the body.
Valverde misses with a double jab.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wulf.
Wulf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bethania Valverde is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valverde.
Valverde staying out of range there.
Wulf blocks a jab.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valverde tries a low kick but Wulf avoids it.
Wulf scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Wulf counters with a nice body shot.
Wulf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wulf works Valverde's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wulf blocks a jab.
Wulf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Valverde, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valverde gets caught napping as Wulf dives in and scores a takedown. Valverde manages to retain guard.
Valverde wants to stand but Wulf is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wulf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wulf trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wulf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wulf trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom.
Bethania Valverde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wulf sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wulf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valverde is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
Wulf misses with a combination
and Valverde counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wulf misses with a straight left.
Valverde throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That kick from Valverde tenderised Wulf's leg. Wulf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valverde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wulf.
Wulf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wulf showed some decent athleticism there.
Valverde tries to kick Wulf off in order to stand up. Wulf Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde tries to escape but Wulf is in control.
Wulf looks up at the clock and then as Valverde takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wulf smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulf tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wulf trying to control the position but Valverde is working away.
Valverde dodges the ground and pound from Wulf.
Wulf with the ground and pound but Valverde regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Valverde is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wulf wants to take a breather but Valverde is having none of it.
Wulf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wulf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valverde is just riding it out for now. Wulf eventually gives up the hold.
Wulf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wulf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wulf looks to land a strike but Valverde avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wulf is standing up over Valverde. Valverde looks to escape but Wulf dives into side control.
Wulf misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Minerva Wulf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wulf throws a body shot but no joy.
Valverde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wulf.
Wulf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valverde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wulf's corner calls for a 1-2. Wulf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valverde tests Wulf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
Valverde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wulf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wulf misses with a wild body shot.
Wulf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wulf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf digs a good body shot into Valverde's ribs.
Valverde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wulf.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Wulf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Valverde misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Wulf clobbers Valverde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Wulf misses.
Wulf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wulf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
Wulf looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wulf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but Valverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valverde being controlled here, momentarily.
Wulf trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wulf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wulf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valverde works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wulf trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom.
Wulf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wulf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulf thows a huge punch but Valverde dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde pushes Wulf off and gets back to his feet.
Wulf throws a body shot but no joy.
Wulf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wulf checks a leg kick.
A big right from Wulf misses.
Valverde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wulf moves forwards but Valverde connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wulf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valverde lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valverde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Wulf throws a series of strikes that have Valverde backpedaling.
Valverde takes a swing at Wulf's ribcage but misses.
Wulf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valverde defends it well.
Valverde lands a nice hook to Wulf's body. Wulf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wulf fails with the takedown.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Wulf lands a right hook to the body.
Valverde keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wulf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valverde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wulf misses the shot to the body.
Valverde wants to slow Wulf down by chopping away at his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bethania Valverde.
I think Valverde has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bethania Valverde!
A victorious Bethania Valverde thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Valentine (ranked 4031 p4p, 2326 weight class) and Van Darkholme (ranked 500 p4p, 302 weight class). Valentine comes to the cage accompanied by Jack Stauber - Buttercup. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Van Darkholme!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine keeps Darkholme at a distance using the push kick.
Darkholme throws a leg kick but Valentine moved away.
Darkholme avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darkholme counters with a nice uppercut.
Darkholme gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by Valentine.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body. Darkholme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Darkholme to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Valentine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darkholme doesn't seem phased though.
Darkholme has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valentine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Darkholme's head but Darkholme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine scores with a decent looking hook.
Valentine with a hook.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valentine scores with a sloppy right hand. Darkholme should have avoided that one.
Darkholme looks for the body kick but Valentine saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Valentine.
Valentine motions for Darkholme to come forward. Valentine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine cracks Darkholme with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Darkholme misses with a hook.
Valentine with the inside leg kick.
Darkholme moves out of range of the body kick.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Darkholme stuns Valentine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darkholme looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valentine rushes Darkholme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darkholme takes a shot to the head.
Darkholme stalls.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Darkholme.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Darkholme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darkholme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darkholme's elbow.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Darkholme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Darkholme avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Darkholme lands with a right to the head.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Darkholme.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkholme misses with a punch on the inside.
Darkholme trying to control the position but instead, Valentine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Darkholme into the cage.
Darkholme is looking to control Valentine's arms but Valentine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Darkholme has his back to the cage.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Darkholme controls the action.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Darkholme.
Darkholme misses with a punch to the body.
Darkholme misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darkholme tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Darkholme.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darkholme backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Darkholme.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Darkholme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Valentine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darkholme has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luke Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darkholme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Valentine misses.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darkholme can do to turn this around?
Darkholme circles away from the clinch attempt
and Darkholme counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Darkholme releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valentine looks to throw the jab but Darkholme is out of range.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darkholme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine throws a jab when Darkholme was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darkholme lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valentine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valentine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darkholme misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Valentine misses
and Darkholme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darkholme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valentine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darkholme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Darkholme slips a straight right by Valentine.
Valentine darts in and clinches Darkholme up against the cage.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Darkholme fails to land.
Darkholme stalling in the clinch but Valentine improves position.
Valentine working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darkholme has Valentine pushed against the cage.
Darkholme is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Darkholme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darkholme backwards.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darkholme misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Darkholme avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Darkholme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Darkholme pressing his opponent against the cage.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darkholme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darkholme has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valentine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Darkholme can turn it around.
Darkholme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Valentine.
Darkholme blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Luke Valentine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darkholme blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Darkholme trying to control the position but instead, Valentine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Darkholme into the cage.
Darkholme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkholme throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Darkholme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Darkholme avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Darkholme working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Darkholme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darkholme struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Darkholme.
Darkholme can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine tries to work over Darkholme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Valentine dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Darkholme swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Valentine.
Darkholme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darkholme lands a slapping body shot.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Darkholme ducks down to avoid it.
Darkholme throws a fast counter high kick but Valentine manages to duck under it in time.
A big left from Darkholme misses.
Valentine throws a lazy head kick
and Darkholme counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darkholme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darkholme is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valentine rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Darkholme misses.
Darkholme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darkholme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkholme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darkholme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darkholme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentine. Valentine obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine tries to land a leg kick but Darkholme saw it coming and moves away.
Darkholme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Darkholme circles away.
Darkholme swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valentine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Valentine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valentine.
Darkholme takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darkholme throws a low kick, looking for Valentine's leg but Valentine calmly moves out of range.
Van Darkholme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkholme misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Darkholme.
Nice uppercut lands for Darkholme. That snapped Valentine's head back.
Darkholme fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darkholme throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine lands a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Darkholme.
Darkholme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Darkholme.
Darkholme throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkholme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Darkholme slips a straight right by Valentine.
Darkholme appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Darkholme.
Valentine throws a head kick but Darkholme moves out of range.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Valentine blocks a head kick by Darkholme.
Darkholme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Valentine throws a right and a left that Darkholme avoids nicely.
Luke Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkholme on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valentine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Valentine slips under a jab from Darkholme.
Darkholme attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darkholme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Darkholme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darkholme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine misses with a leg kick
and Darkholme makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Valentine tenderised Darkholme's leg. Darkholme is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darkholme misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valentine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Valentine!
Our winner, Luke Valentine, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emporio Cannabino (ranked 3600 p4p, 1589 weight class) and Dan Macker (ranked 478 p4p, 238 weight class). Cannabino comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Blueberry yum yum. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emporio Cannabino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cannabino throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Macker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches.
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannabino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Macker swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino takes a shot to the head.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Macker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Macker.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Macker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Macker throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Macker lands a nice hook to Cannabino's body. Cannabino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
It seemed like Macker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cannabino misses with an uppercut. Macker saw that one coming.
Macker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Macker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Macker connects with a right hand. Cannabino shakes it off.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macker tests Cannabino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Macker checks the leg kick.
Cannabino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Macker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cannabino scrambles back to his feet.
Cannabino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macker's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Macker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Macker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macker misses with an uppercut.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macker moves away.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macker moves away.
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!
Macker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cannabino manages to avoid it.
Cannabino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cannabino.
Macker looks for a takedown but Cannabino sprawls well.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macker throws out a counter right but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
Macker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cannabino shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Macker eats them both and turns towards Cannabino to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macker lands a lovely overhand right.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Macker misses with a hook.
Cannabino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cannabino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Macker counters with a two punch combo.
Cannabino has Macker up against the cage in a clinch.
Macker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannabino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Macker lands a hook that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Cannabino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Our sources have told us that Cannabino has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cannabino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Macker.
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Macker.
Macker dodges the punch combination from Cannabino.
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!
Cannabino wants to clinch but Macker slips to the side
and Macker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cannabino! Macker lets Cannabino back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nice takedown defense from Cannabino. No joy for Macker on that attempt.
Emporio Cannabino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Macker.
A head kick by Cannabino misses
and Macker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cannabino stuffs the takedown attempt from Macker. Macker gets slowly back to his feet.
Macker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Macker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Macker misses.
Cannabino throws a big counter combination but Macker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macker unleashes a big counter combination but Cannabino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cannabino throws a body kick that misses
and Macker counters with a left right combination that sends Cannabino crashing to the mat - Macker wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Cannabino out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Macker!
After winning the bout, Dan Macker 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Roger (ranked 2897 p4p, 4413 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 382 p4p, 546 weight class). Roger comes to the cage accompanied by Under Jolly Roger. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jolly Roger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Roger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Roger from controlling successfully.
Roger throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roger's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Roger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Roger wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roger being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Silva 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.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Roger can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Roger is defending well.
Silva tries to advance to mount but Roger denies him.
Silva scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Roger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Roger down.
Roger is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Roger gets back to half guard.
Roger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger looking to control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Roger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Roger is tightening it up a little... Silva has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Silva reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Silva taps out! Nice BJJ there by Roger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jolly Roger!
After the big win, Jolly Roger made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 1692 p4p, 3086 weight class) and Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon (ranked 229 p4p, 402 weight class). Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Moritz Zimmerman's chin.
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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 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zimmerman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zimmerman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zimmerman preventing the sweep.
Zimmerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zimmerman throws a strike but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zimmerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon defends it easily.
Zimmerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zimmerman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has managed to get both his arms back between Zimmerman's legs - danger averted.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zimmerman's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a nice head shot there.
Zimmerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon defends well.
Zimmerman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zimmerman has his foot on Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon works his way back into a safe position though.
Zimmerman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up and lands a big shot to Zimmerman's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zimmerman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a nice head shot there.
Zimmerman 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.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing with the ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is in close to Zimmerman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zimmerman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Zimmerman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zimmerman has his foot on Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon works his way back into a safe position though.
Zimmerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon defends it easily.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a couple of digs.
Zimmerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman has his foot on Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon works his way back into a safe position though.
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon pushes his legs off easily.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon works over Zimmerman with some ground and pound from guard.
Zimmerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon defends well.
Zimmerman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has picked Zimmerman up and slammed him! Zimmerman can't keep hold of the triangle and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to pass to side control!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a nice forearm strike.
Zimmerman manages to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon prevents Zimmerman from improving his position.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Zimmerman is staying active underneath Jaxon Flaxon Waxon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws out a loose jab but Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a looping right.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a right and a left that Zimmerman avoids nicely.
A big left from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses.
Zimmerman attempts a counter takedown but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids it well and moves away.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaxon Flaxon Waxon but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in but no luck this time.
Zimmerman takes one to the chin there.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a looping left.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a nice head shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws out a loose jab but Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a hook but Zimmerman blocks it.
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaxon Flaxon Waxon but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.
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!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks up at the clock and then as Zimmerman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jaxon Flaxon Waxon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zimmerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks Zimmerman with a big right hand but Zimmerman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks Zimmerman with a big right hand but Zimmerman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
 Zimmerman is rocked!
Zimmerman sneaks back into half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to free his trapped foot but Zimmerman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zimmerman tries to roll over but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeps him under control.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is trying to control. Zimmerman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands with a punch from half guard.
Zimmerman taking some punishment here, with Jaxon Flaxon Waxon in his half guard.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zimmerman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zimmerman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zimmerman's guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zimmerman tries to get to full guard but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has control of the leg.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon controlling the pace.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to control but Zimmerman is keeping him busy.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working over Zimmerman with some ground and pound. Zimmerman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a nice looking body shot.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swings for the body but Zimmerman moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Zimmerman attempts a counter takedown but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Zimmerman with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head but Zimmerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zimmerman attempts a counter takedown but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids it well and moves away.
Zimmerman fails with the takedown
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws out a loose jab but Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks a nice hook into Zimmerman's ribs.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zimmerman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Jaxon Flaxon Waxon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to avoid it but Zimmerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaxon Flaxon Waxon to the ground. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon managing to control the position.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon distracts Zimmerman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zimmerman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has managed to get both his arms back between Zimmerman's legs - danger averted.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zimmerman is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon frees his head nicely. Oh but Zimmerman has switched to an armbar! Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Moritz Zimmerman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaquan Woods (ranked 489 p4p, 1560 weight class) and Scooter Bob (ranked 69 p4p, 210 weight class). 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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14 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaquan Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scooter Bob!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Bob misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming.
Woods was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Woods throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Woods misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Woods's head coaches at King's Cross MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Woods.
Bob swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Woods connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bob momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Woods moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Bob takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Woods.
Woods throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woods. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Woods throws a sloppy body shot
and Bob counters with a straight right hand.
Woods moves out of range as Bob throws a body kick.
Bob walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Woods blocks a jab.
And Woods counters with a quick kick to the body but Bob blocks it.
Shaquan Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods scores with a jab to the head.
Woods jabs Bob to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Bob misses with an uppercut
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods tries to land a front kick but Bob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bob cracks Woods with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bob finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Woods swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Woods paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Woods takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Woods is looking to chop away at Bob's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Woods is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Woods looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
Woods goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bob throws a counter combo.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Bob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Woods misses with a looping left.
Woods moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods scores with a nice strike.
Bob lands a nice hook to Woods's body. Woods takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Woods attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bob fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bob staying out of range there.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob throws a leg kick
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woods moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bob dips to his left and cracks Woods with an uppercut!
It looks like Shaquan Woods has been cut.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquan Woods dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Woods is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Woods. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Woods.
Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Bob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woods.
Bob throws a front kick aimed at Woods's knee but Woods avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob thuds a left hand into Woods's body.
Bob avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Woods.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Woods misses the target.
Bob has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woods finds it's way round the side to connect with Bob's head.
Bob avoids the body shot from Woods.
Woods scores with a jab.
A low kick lands for Woods.
Woods swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Bob pivots, looking for a leg kick but Woods is out of range and Bob settles back down.
Woods staying out of range there.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods scores with a jab to the jaw.
Woods moves away from the strike by Bob.
Woods misses the jab.
Shaquan Woods is winning the standup battle so far.
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Woods buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Woods feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob misses with a hook
and Woods counters with an outside leg kick.
Woods lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Woods misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Woods misses.
Woods lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Woods darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bob has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Woods.
Bob is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woods looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a right hand that misses
and Woods counters with a nice leg kick.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Woods lands a nice hook to Bob's body. Bob takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Woods misses.
Woods waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bob.
Bob lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woods looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquan Woods dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bob moves out of range of the body kick from Woods.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Woods connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bob missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bob there as he acknowledges the shot.
Woods throws a big shot that misses.
Woods swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Woods lands with an uppercut that bounces Bob off the cage and back into range.
Woods throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Woods cracks Bob with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
Woods throws a leg kick but Bob moved away.
Bob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Bob unleashes a big counter combination but Woods bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bob throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily.
It looked like Woods wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Bob blocks a jab.
Woods throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Woods ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bob scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Woods keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Bob manages to avoid it.
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods thumps Bob with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woods finds it's way round the side to connect with Bob's head.
Woods throws the left hand but Bob avoids the punch easily.
Bob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woods drops his hands momentarily and Bob takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bob walks forward, straight into a front kick from Woods.
Bob throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
Bob throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Woods missing with a left hand there. Bob was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scooter Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woods throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bob throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem.
Bob misses with a wild body shot.
Woods avoids the head kick by Bob.
Bob takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Woods tries to land a front kick but Bob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaquan Woods showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Woods has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaquan Woods!
A victorious Shaquan Woods 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Minnagh (ranked 1856 p4p, 1315 weight class) and Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 249 p4p, 181 weight class). 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Minnagh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine wants to clinch up but Minnagh keeps it at a distance.
Smash Machine with a poor takedown
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minnagh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Minnagh was looking to counter with a kick there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smash Machine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smash Machine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smash Machine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smash Machine rushes Minnagh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smash Machine gets control of Minnagh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smash Machine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Minnagh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smash Machine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minnagh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine working a defensive guard here.
Minnagh wants to get up but he can't break Smash Machine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine looking for a sweep. Not yet Smash Machine, not yet.
Minnagh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smash Machine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minnagh controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smash Machine dips to his left and cracks Minnagh with an uppercut!
Smash Machine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minnagh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smash Machine somewhat.
Minnagh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smash Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minnagh was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash Machine.
Minnagh throws a big counter combination but Smash Machine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Smash Machine misses with a leg kick
and Minnagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smash Machine wants to clinch up but Minnagh keeps it at a distance.
Smash Machine misses with a lunging right hand
and Minnagh counters with an outside leg kick.
Minnagh slips a straight right by Smash Machine.
Minnagh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minnagh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minnagh thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smash Machine closes the distance but Minnagh moves to the side
and Minnagh counters with a left to the body.
Minnagh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smash Machine throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Minnagh as Smash Machine shoots in.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinch King Smash Machine.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minnagh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smash Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smash Machine fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh swats away the attempt to clinch by Smash Machine.
An attempted straight right counter from Minnagh misses the target.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smash Machine just manages to avoid it.
Minnagh moves away from the strike by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine is looking to clinch but Minnagh is avoiding it.
Minnagh defending well as Smash Machine loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Smash Machine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Minnagh doesn't seem phased though.
Smash Machine shoots and misses
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Minnagh circles away.
Minnagh lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smash Machine misses with a body punch
and Minnagh counters with a nice uppercut.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.
Smash Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine misses with a looping left.
Smash Machine tries to clinch
and Smash Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smash Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Minnagh.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up.
Minnagh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Minnagh keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Minnagh misses with a double jab
and Smash Machine counters with a straight right hand.
Smash Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Minnagh keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Minnagh misses the target.
Smash Machine tries to land a front kick but Minnagh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smash Machine moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Minnagh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smash Machine misses with a hook
and Minnagh counters with a body kick.
Smash Machine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Minnagh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Minnagh is looking to counter with head kicks.
Smash Machine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Minnagh.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minnagh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minnagh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh gets tackled into the cage by Smash Machine. Smash Machine maintains the clinch.
Smash Machine pulls guard successfully.
Minnagh wanted to stand there but Smash Machine had control of the position.
Smash Machine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Minnagh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smash Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minnagh has managed to get both his arms back between Smash Machine's legs - danger averted.
Minnagh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smash Machine's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minnagh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smash Machine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minnagh defends it easily.
Minnagh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Minnagh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smash Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minnagh has managed to get both his arms back between Smash Machine's legs - danger averted.
Minnagh content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Minnagh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smash Machine's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Minnagh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smash Machine misses with a left hand
and Minnagh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smash Machine thinking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smash Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Minnagh, which made it look bad.
Smash Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minnagh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Minnagh is looking to counter with head kicks.
Minnagh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smash Machine.
Bobby Minnagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minnagh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smash Machine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Minnagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smash Machine misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine moves in looking to clinch but Minnagh pushes him off.
Minnagh tried to counter with a leg kick but Smash Machine avoided it.
Smash Machine throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smash Machine tries to land a front kick but Minnagh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Minnagh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh connects with a body shot that sends Smash Machine's belly button to the back.
Smash Machine is breathing heavily.
Smash Machine misses with a double jab.
Minnagh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Smash Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smash Machine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Minnagh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Minnagh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Minnagh cracks Smash Machine with an open hand slap.
That has opened up Clinch King Smash Machine's cut even more.
Minnagh is looking to land body kicks.
Smash Machine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Minnagh.
Smash Machine just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMinnagh.
Smash Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Minnagh thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine misses with a hook
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Minnagh lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smash Machine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Minnagh throws a counter high kick but Smash Machine was just alert enough to avoid it.
Smash Machine closes the distance but Minnagh moves to the side
and Minnagh counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smash Machine! Minnagh lets Smash Machine back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Smash Machine is rocked!
Minnagh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut. Minnagh saw that one coming.
Smash Machine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smash Machine tries to pull guard but Minnagh holds him up against the cage and eventually Smash Machine drops back down to his feet.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinch King Smash Machine.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smash Machine's elbow.
Smash Machine blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Minnagh scores with a nice short uppercut.
The cut above Clinch King Smash Machine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Minnagh breaks from the clinch.
Minnagh scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Minnagh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smash Machine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smash Machine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minnagh defends it nicely.
It looked like Minnagh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minnagh checks a low kick from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minnagh.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
Minnagh tried to counter with a leg kick but Smash Machine avoided it.
Bobby Minnagh is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Minnagh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smash Machine is in Minnagh's guard.
Minnagh keeping moving, preventing Smash Machine from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minnagh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Minnagh wants to sweep here but Smash Machine controlling him for the moment.
Smash Machine being controlled here momentarily.
Smash Machine content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Minnagh keeping full guard, as Smash Machine tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smash Machine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Smash Machine.
It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Smash Machine tries a body shot but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh lands with a left to the head.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Minnagh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clinch King Smash Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine lands with a light punch inside.
Smash Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minnagh is defending well for now.
Smash Machine lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minnaghs head.
Smash Machine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minnagh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smash Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Minnagh manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Minnagh blocks the leg kick.
Minnagh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left lands for Smash Machine.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Minnagh moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Minnagh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smash Machine takes one to the chin there.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minnagh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Minnagh counters with a quick kick to the body but Smash Machine blocks it.
Smash Machine throws a leg kick
and Minnagh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smash Machine avoids a kick to the body.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minnagh as he avoids it easily.
Bobby Minnagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinch King Smash Machine.
Smash Machine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minnagh is fending him off so far but Smash Machine persists. Nope, Minnagh circles away and we're back to standing.
Smash Machine throws a lazy uppercut
and Minnagh counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smash Machine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smash Machine on the side of the head.
Smash Machine tries to clinch
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minnagh cracks Smash Machine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Minnagh.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minnagh, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Minnagh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Clinch King Smash Machine stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbervan Soares (ranked 378 p4p, 559 weight class) and Fidel Legions (ranked 57 p4p, 88 weight class). Legions has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Fidel Legions has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilbervan Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fidel Legions!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares checks a leg kick.
A big left from Legions misses.
Soares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Soares closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Legions scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soares blocks a head kick by Legions.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soares checks a leg kick.
Soares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soares lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Soares throws a big elbow that misses.
Soares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Soares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Soares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legions is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soares throws an elbow that misses. Legions uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soares's guard. Nice move by Legions!
Soares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legions stays in close to Soares's body and controls the position.
Legions preventing the sweep.
Soares is trying to keep Legions in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares is looking to sweep but instead, Legions has passed into half guard.
Soares works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soares looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Legions puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Soares slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Soares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soares doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Soares is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Soares is working hard here to advance position.
Legions is working Soares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Soares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soares connects with a nice short shot to Legions's temple.
Legions is staying active underneath Soares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soares passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Legions!
Soares looking to finish Legions with some ground and pound. This is bad for Legions!
Soares trying to control but Legions is having none of it.
Soares working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Soares fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Soares raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions is bucking up trying to escape but Soares cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Soares raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Soares cracks Legions with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Soares lands a big shot there that rocks Legions but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Legions is rocked!
Soares loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Legions scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Soares land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Soares stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gilbervan Soares thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imperial Washington (ranked 124 p4p, 819 weight class) and Leif Leifsson (ranked 23 p4p, 125 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imperial Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leif Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leifsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leifsson scores with a shot to the body.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
A jab from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leifsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leifsson clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Leifsson lands with a left to the head.
Washington misses with some punches.
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington connects with a leg kick.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leifsson scores with a hook to the body. Washington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leifsson 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.
Washington misses with a body shot
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leifsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington has Leifsson up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leifsson.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Leifsson avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Leifsson.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Imperial Washington has been cut.
Washington tries a knee to the head but Leifsson blocks it.
Leifsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
Washington pushes Leifsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Washington blocks the elbow strike.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leifsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leifsson.
Washington throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Leifsson lands an elbow inside that Washington shrugs off.
Leifsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leifsson.
Washington tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Leifsson is blocking nicely.
Washington blocks an elbow strike from Leifsson.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leifsson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leifsson.
Leifsson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
Washington is rocked!
Leifsson dips a shoulder and cracks Washington with a mighty uppercut! Washington falls back against the cage and Leifsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Washington 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 - Leifsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Leifsson!
An out of breath Leif Leifsson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 49 p4p, 178 weight class) and Vasil Petrov (ranked 6 p4p, 28 weight class). Cressbeckler comes to the cage accompanied by American Remains. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vasil Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cressbeckler throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPetrov.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov slips a jab from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands a jab.
It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a shot to the body
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cressbeckler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cressbeckler thinking.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a thumping low kick.
Cressbeckler cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws a fast counter high kick but Cressbeckler manages to duck under it in time.
Cressbeckler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick.
A big left from Cressbeckler misses.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Cressbeckler is predictable there
and Petrov counters with a series of strikes. Cressbeckler will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Cressbeckler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That has opened up Vasil Petrov's cut even more.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Cressbeckler seems unphased.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cressbeckler.
Petrov throws a big counter head kick but Cressbeckler avoids it with no problem.
Petrov misses the body punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Cressbeckler throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cressbeckler lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrov off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Cressbeckler. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cressbeckler misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Petrov checks a low kick from Cressbeckler.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Cressbeckler.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cressbeckler looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Petrov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cressbeckler has got the better of the exchanges.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Cressbeckler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cressbeckler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cressbeckler thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov counters with a head kick that drops Cressbeckler to the mat! Cressbeckler scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Good exchange - Cressbeckler coming out on top.
The cut above Vasil Petrov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cressbeckler gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cressbeckler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Cressbeckler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Petrov
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Petrov! Cressbeckler lets Petrov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Petrov is rocked!
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cressbeckler finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cressbeckler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joad Cressbeckler is winning the standup battle so far.
Cressbeckler connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cressbeckler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vasil Petrov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cressbeckler lands a big uppercut and Petrov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Petrov looks OK. Cressbeckler waves Petrov back to his feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vasil Petrov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joad Cressbeckler!
Joad Cressbeckler retains his welterweight title!
Joad Cressbeckler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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