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Highland 148 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fucccup Trump (ranked 4190 p4p, 2885 weight class) and Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 515 p4p, 394 weight class). Fucccup Trump had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 267.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Fucccup Trump has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fucccup Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyd Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.
Trump appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzgerald dives in for a single leg takedown but Trump sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fitzgerald delivers a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Trump misses with a looping left.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trump sprawls well. Trump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fitzgerald gets slowly back to his feet.
Fucccup Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump slaps away a takedown attempt from Fitzgerald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trump attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trump looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trump tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fucccup Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trump tries to work over Fitzgerald's front leg with a kick but Fitzgerald checks it.
Fitzgerald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for Trump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzgerald checks a leg kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt - Trump sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitzgerald shoots for a takedown but Trump saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitzgerald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a double leg but Trump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Fitzgerald backs away, Trump returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzgerald lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trump will feel that in the morning.
Trump throws a leg kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fitzgerald darts in looking for a takedown but Trump gets double underhooks and turns Fitzgerald into the cage.
Fitzgerald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trump as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Trump, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trump defends it nicely.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Trump takes a step back to recover.
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trump fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzgerald on the side of the head.
Fitzgerald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trump circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a double leg but Trump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trump takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fitzgerald darts in looking for a takedown but Trump gets double underhooks and turns Fitzgerald into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitzgerald is defended easily by Trump.
Fitzgerald throws a front kick that sends Trump stumbling back into the cage.
Trump is breathing heavily.
No luck for Fitzgerald with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fitzgerald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trump avoids it really well and circles away.
Trump keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trump misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
Trump blocks the body kick.
Trump swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fucccup Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Fitzgerald.
A good leg kick by Fitzgerald.
No luck for Fitzgerald with that takedown attempt.
Trump swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trump quickly recovers to half guard.
Trump trying to control from the bottom.
Fitzgerald stands up and beckons Trump to join him on the feet.
Fitzgerald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trump pinned against the cage. Trump gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a takedown. Trump tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzgerald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trump manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid body kick from Fitzgerald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fitzgerald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trump - the referee stops the clock and Fitzgerald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trump. Fitzgerald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trump leaves Fitzgerald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald shoots for a double leg takedown but Trump sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzgerald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzgerald unleashes a big counter combination but Trump bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trump on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trump avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a double leg but Trump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitzgerald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trump swivels and escapes.
Trump went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trump crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fitzgerald - the referee stops the clock and Trump gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fitzgerald. Trump manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald misses with a kick to the body
and Trump counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzgerald backing up. Fitzgerald nods at Trump to acknowledge the strikes.
Fitzgerald misses with a kick to the body.
Trump appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trump tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trump connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a takedown. Trump tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzgerald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trump manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Trump moves out of range of the body kick.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald gets a clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Trump has the dominant position.
Fitzgerald is looking to break free of the clinch but Trump has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald has his takedown stuffed
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trump is looking to land body kicks.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzgerald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzgerald has a takedown stuffed.
Fucccup Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trump throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trump circles away.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Trump.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick from Trump lands but Fitzgerald takes it in his stride.
Trump throws a leg kick but Fitzgerald moved away.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trump avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzgerald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzgerald tries for a takedown but Trump circles away easily
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
Fucccup Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Trump throws a body kick.
Trump throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown but Trump shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Fitzgerald with that takedown attempt.
Trump thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown but Trump shows good takedown defense.
Trump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzgerald tries to land a front kick but Trump steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trump as he jumps to the side.
Trump missing with a left hand there. Fitzgerald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trump as he avoids it easily.
Trump throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump blocks the body kick.
Fitzgerald tries for a takedown but Trump sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trump swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzgerald flicks out a counter leg kick but Trump steps away.
Fitzgerald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Fitzgerald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fitzgerald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzgerald throws a push kick but Trump slaps the foot to one side.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trump appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fucccup Trump showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fitzgerald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Fitzgerald!
Boyd Fitzgerald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pdiddy Parker (ranked 2345 p4p, 2630 weight class) and Roger Sparr (ranked 322 p4p, 365 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pdiddy Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Sparr!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Parker sends Sparr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Parker is motioning to the referee to let Sparr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Parker cracks Sparr with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pdiddy Parker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feofilakt Markarian (ranked 1891 p4p, 2674 weight class) and Rick Martel (ranked 271 p4p, 370 weight class). Martel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beautiful People by - Marilyn Manson . Rick Martel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feofilakt Markarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Martel!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markarian connects with a looping right hand.
Markarian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Markarian moves away from the strike by Martel.
It looked like Markarian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markarian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martel throws out the jab.
Martel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Markarian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martel throws a lazy uppercut
and Markarian counters with a stiff right hand.
Martel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markarian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Markarian misses its intended target.
Martel throws a body shot but no joy.
Markarian connects with a body shot that sends Martel's belly button to the back.
Markarian lands a slapping body shot.
Markarian lands with a straight right. Martel didn't see that one coming.
Martel misses with a straight right.
Markarian scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martel forces Markarian back against the cage and clinches.
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Martel's ribcage. Martel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Markarian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Markarian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Markarian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markarian breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markarian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martel throws a right hand that misses
and Markarian counters with a nice body shot.
Martel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martel looks winded!
Markarian lands with a right hand.
Markarian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Markarian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markarian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markarian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Markarian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martel on the side of the head.
Markarian sends Martel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Markarian is motioning to the referee to let Martel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Martel is rocked!
Rick Martel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markarian drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Martel right on the button. Martel goes down! Markarian follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Markarian gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feofilakt Markarian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Ramirez (ranked 1112 p4p, 2044 weight class) and Sunil Ganga (ranked 150 p4p, 240 weight class). Ramirez comes to the cage accompanied by Get Lucky. 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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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunil Ganga!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ganga pinned against the cage. Ganga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ganga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Ganga's guard.
Ganga has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ganga wants to stand but Ramirez is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Ganga keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Gym Heroes inform us that Ganga has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Ganga is keeping the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Ganga keeps moving.
Ganga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ganga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ganga is defending well. Ramirez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ganga has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ramirez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Ramirez!
Richard Ramirez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bradley (ranked 1150 p4p, 2216 weight class) and AJ Llewellyn (ranked 173 p4p, 309 weight class). Bradley comes to the cage accompanied by Sudbury Saturday Night. Llewellyn has chosen Doomsday as his entrance music. The key to victory for Derrick Bradley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Counter fighter
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Llewellyn!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llewellyn misses with an uppercut
letting Bradley counter with a right hand.
 It looks like AJ Llewellyn has been cut.
Bradley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bradley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bradley throws a sloppy body shot
and Llewellyn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bradley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Llewellyn's brow.
Bradley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Llewellyn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bradley throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bradley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn working aggressively here.
Bradley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradley scores with a leg kick.
Bradley leaves Llewellyn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewellyn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bradley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Derrick Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Llewellyn at a distance.
We've been told by Bradley's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bradley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Llewellyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bradley thows a leg kick but Llewellyn checks it
and Llewellyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradley tries to sprawl but Llewellyn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bradley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Llewellyn is on him like a limpet, forcing Bradley back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley lands a damaging elbow.
Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Llewellyn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bradley kicks Llewellyn off and gets back to his feet.
Llewellyn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Llewellyn tries to throw a body punch but Bradley avoids it by throwing Llewellyn back against the cage.
Bradley breaks the clinch.
Derrick Bradley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Llewellyn slips under a jab.
Llewellyn dives in and grabs Bradley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bradley pushes down on Llewellyn's head and hops out.
Derrick Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Llewellyn.
Nice straight punches there by Bradley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bradley.
Bradley looks to throw the jab but Llewellyn is out of range.
Llewellyn tries to counter with a clinch but Bradley shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Llewellyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Llewellyn swings widly with a right hand
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Llewellyn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Llewellyn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Llewellyn throws a shot from downtown. Bradley moves away and avoids it.
Bradley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Llewellyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bradley pushes Llewellyn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bradley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bradley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Llewellyn backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn pulls Bradley into guard.
Llewellyn being controlled here, momentarily.
Bradley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bradley forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llewellyn is staying active underneath Bradley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bradley in particular looking to stall.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Bradley trying to mount his opponent but Llewellyn defends it.
Bradley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Bradley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Bradley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Llewellyn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bradley gets caught flat footed, as Llewellyn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Llewellyn wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.
Bradley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley is looking to advance position but Llewellyn won't allow it.
Bradley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Llewellyn looking for subs from the bottom but Bradley mounts him!
Llewellyn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley controlling from the full mount.
Llewellyn is trying desperately to improve position.
Llewellyn is still trying to improve position.
Llewellyn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Llewellyn passes Bradley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradley is defending against the submission attempts here by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn trying to pass the guard but Bradley defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llewellyn trying to mount his opponent but Bradley defends it.
Bradley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bradley.
Llewellyn throws a big elbow that misses.
Llewellyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bradley dives on top into guard.
Llewellyn looking for a guillotine here but Bradley defends easily.
Bradley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Llewellyn working for a triangle but Bradley defends it easily.
Llewellyn working for submissions but it's allowed Bradley to get to half guard.
Bradley is nestled in close to Llewellyn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Llewellyn is looking for a sweep. Bradley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bradley in particular looking to stall.
Bradley is keen to just control but Llewellyn is a slippery customer.
Bradley not doing much here.
Llewellyn is staying active underneath Bradley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bradley working Llewellyn over with strikes.
Llewellyn tries to roll over but Bradley keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Bradley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Llewellyn looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Derrick Bradley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ Llewellyn's cut.
That's time! Bradley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Llewellyn throws a right hand that misses
and Bradley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Llewellyn thinking.
The fighters circling - Bradley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Bradley.
Llewellyn walks into a stiff left hand from Bradley.
Bradley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Llewellyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradley takes a swing at Llewellyn's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley misses the shot to the body.
Llewellyn wants to counter with a clinch but Bradley pushes him away.
Llewellyn checks a low kick from Bradley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley dips to his left and cracks Llewellyn with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Llewellyn. That snapped Bradley's head back.
Bradley clobbers Llewellyn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Llewellyn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bradley to the ground. Llewellyn is now in Bradley's guard.
Derrick Bradley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Llewellyn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Llewellyn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Llewellyn wants to pass the guard but Bradley is keeping the position.
Llewellyn controlling from the top position.
Bradley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Llewellyn can do to turn this around?
Bradley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
AJ Llewellyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Bradley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bradley stays in close to Llewellyn's body and controls the position.
Llewellyn looking for a guillotine here but Bradley defends easily.
Bradley passes Llewellyn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llewellyn wants to improve his position but Bradley is controlling well.
Bradley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is looking to advance position but Llewellyn won't allow it.
Bradley is controlling the pace.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Bradley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Llewellyn on the ground.
Bradley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four 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.
Llewellyn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Bradley not doing much here.
Llewellyn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Llewellyn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Llewellyn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Bradley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bradley 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Bradley!
Derrick Bradley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 2238 p4p, 456 weight class) and Bill Smif (ranked 287 p4p, 65 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smif's choice of entrance music: Playtime. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Smif!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Smif.
Sakuraba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smif tests Sakuraba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smif misses with a hook
and Sakuraba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sakuraba postures up in Smif's guard and throws a big left but Smif blocks it.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Smif is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Smif is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smif really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakuraba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sakuraba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba passes Smif's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba seems to be working for a kimura but Smif defends the submission attempt.
Sakuraba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smif can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smif is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Sakuraba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sakuraba lands with a punch from half guard.
Sakuraba seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smif is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hayato Sakuraba!
A very excited looking Hayato Sakuraba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaiden Thibodeaux (ranked 442 p4p, 1242 weight class) and Jerry Short (ranked 25 p4p, 68 weight class). Thibodeaux comes to the cage accompanied by Scotty x D4L. The crowd seem to be enjoying Short's choice of entrance music: Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiden Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Short!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Short has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thibodeaux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Short's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Short's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Short backwards.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Thibodeaux is working Short over against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Short's ribcage. Short let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shorts head.
Short is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Short tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Short looks winded!
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Short backwards.
Short is working for takedown but Thibodeaux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Short's head.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Short's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Short is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Short is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Short! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thibodeaux is unloading with more strikes now! Short drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiden Thibodeaux!
After winning the bout, Kaiden Thibodeaux 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between New Car (ranked 458 p4p, 703 weight class) and Muchy Cartwright (ranked 65 p4p, 109 weight class). Cartwright is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mauled. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, New Car!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muchy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Car was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartwright.
Car takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Car seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cartwright forces Car back against the cage and clinches.
Car is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
Cartwright crunches a lovely knee into Car's ribcage.
Car misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Car is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
New Car has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muchy Cartwright.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Car uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cartwright obliges.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Car is defending well.
Car takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cartwright is leaning against Car and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
Car pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Cartwright lands but Car takes it in his stride.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Car circles away.
It looked like Car wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Car throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Car blocks a head kick by Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Car counter with a right hand.
Car tries to bum rush Cartwright with a series of wild strikes but Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartwright tries to clinch up but Car circles away and keeps his distance.
Car is looking to counter punch.
Car avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Car.
It looks like Muchy Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Car prevents it.
Cartwright wants the takedown. Car is fighting it off but Cartwright persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Car's guard against the cage.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Car can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cartwright controls the pace.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Car doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Car will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Car trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Car is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cartwright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Cartwright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Car finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartwright's head.
Car swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
It looked like Car was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Car.
Car circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartwright darts in trying to clinch
and Car counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cartwright forces Car back against the cage and clinches.
Cartwright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Car blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cartwright.
Car is trying to push Cartwright away but Cartwright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cartwright connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like New Car has been cut.
Car breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Car avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright throws a right hand that Car ducks under and follows up with a left that Car also avoids with ease.
Car stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Car misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright moves to clinch but Car breaks away
and Car counters with a left to the body.
Car circles away from the clinch attempt.
Car was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muchy Cartwright will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Car throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright moves into the clinch successfully.
Car prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartwright is trying to trip Car. He has hold of a leg but Car is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cartwright persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Car throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Car tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.
Cartwright blocks the strikes from Car.
Car is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Car misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cartwright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Car with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Car's head.
Car tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Car knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
Car punching from the bottom.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through Car's hands, connecting with Car's forehead.
Cartwright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Car is working away.
Cartwright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Car has a hand on Cartwright's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cartwright takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cartwright cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
 Car is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Car is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright with the ground and pound from mount.
Car throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cartwright lands a big elbow - Car is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Car is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Muchy Cartwright!
Muchy Cartwright took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 577 p4p, 360 weight class) and DeeJay Dawkins (ranked 91 p4p, 59 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, DeeJay Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch up.
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and pushes Dawkins back into the cage.
Dawkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dawkins misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the side of Dawkins's head.
Dawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Dawkins misses with the head strike.
Dawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
A head punch on the inside from Dawkins fails to land.
Kawiwasulu blocks an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu tries to work over Dawkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawiwasulu stalls.
Kawiwasulu lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the head.
Dawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Kawiwasulu avoids the damage to the body.
Dawkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Kawiwasulu on the inside.
Kawiwasulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dawkins looks winded!
Kawiwasulu connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kawiwasulu lands with a left to the head.
Dawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawiwasulu leaning against his opponent.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dawkins or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dawkins.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dawkins throws a head punch that misses.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Dawkins blocks it.
Dawkins is looking for a takedown.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand.
Kawiwasulu trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Kawiwasulu.
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Dawkins takes a shot to the head.
Dawkins is rocked!
Kawiwasulu works on Dawkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Dawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawiwasulu finish him?
Kawiwasulu dips a shoulder and cracks Dawkins with a mighty uppercut! Dawkins falls back against the cage and Kawiwasulu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dawkins 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 - Kawiwasulu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
A relieved looking Amaru Kawiwasulu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Thompson (ranked 159 p4p, 1423 weight class) and Rav Kapur (ranked 26 p4p, 217 weight class). Ricky Thompson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Rav Kapur!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapur closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thompson quickly recovers to half guard.
Kapur wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Kapur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thompson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kapur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kapur stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kapur pushes a forearm under Thompson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thompson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rav Kapur!
During a confident post fight interview, Rav Kapur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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