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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Brownie (ranked 2492 p4p, 2392 weight class) and Keith Thurman (ranked 331 p4p, 323 weight class). Thurman has chosen DMX lord give me a sign as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Thurman !
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownie tests Thurman 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brownie closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Brownie.
Thurman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thurman is trying to force a seperation but Brownie has the dominant position.
Thurman wants to get back to striking at distance but Brownie won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thurman wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brownie has clasped his hands together around Thurman 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Brownie throws an elbow but Thurman slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brownie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thurman keeps working.
Thurman tries to buck Brownie off but Brownie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurman wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Brownie trying to control the position but Thurman is working away.
Thurman wants to control but Brownie postures up.
Thurman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brownie lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brownie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brownie 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.
Brownie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thurman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brownie.
Thurman is not content to let Brownie control the position.
Thurman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brownie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thurman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brownie passes to full mount!
Brownie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thurman ?
Brownie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
 Thurman is rocked!
Brownie postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Thurman in real trouble here! The ref calls for Thurman to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Brownie!
After the fight, Shaun Brownie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rokicki (ranked 1804 p4p, 1761 weight class) and Michel Pereira (ranked 260 p4p, 256 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class boxer
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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 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Rokicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokicki throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pereira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rokicki. That did some damage!
Rokicki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Rokicki.
Rokicki cracks Pereira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pereira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rokicki takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokicki digs a right hand into Pereira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pereira's gas tank.
Rokicki misses with the head strike.
Rokicki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rokicki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rokicki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokicki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Rokicki pushes Pereira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rokicki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but Rokicki blocks it.
Rokicki leaning against his opponent.
Rokicki can't find room to land a body shot as Pereira controls the action.
Pereira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Rokicki is blocking nicely.
Rokicki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pereira is defending well for now.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Rokicki is blocking nicely.
Rokicki misses with a body punch.
Rokicki just leaning against Pereira, taking a breather.
Pereira avoids a wild elbow strike from Rokicki.
A hook to the body from Pereira.
Pereira blocks a body shot from Rokicki.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Rokicki blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rokicki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rokicki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Rokicki tries to work over Pereira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Pereira on the inside.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rokicki's elbow.
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but Rokicki blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pereira blocks the elbow strike.
Pereira lands a body shot.
Rokicki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Rokicki is blocking nicely.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokicki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rokicki tries to throw a body punch but Pereira avoids it by throwing Rokicki back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki cracks Pereira with a nice body shot.
Pereira dodges an elbow strike from Rokicki.
Pereira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rokicki backwards.
Rokicki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rokicki tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it.
Pereira is leaning against Rokicki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pereira misses with a punch to the body.
Rokicki struggles to land a body shot inside as Pereira controls his hands.
Rokicki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rokicki blocks an uppercut.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pereira landing knees to the body.
Pereira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but Rokicki blocks it.
Rokicki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pereira prevents a body shot from Rokicki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rokicki avoiding damage as Pereira throws knees to the body.
Rokicki misses with a punch to the body.
Rokicki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Pereira - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokicki throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pereira with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Piotr Rokicki has been cut.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Rokicki is blocking nicely.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rokicki avoids it.
Rokicki just leaning against Pereira, taking a breather.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pereira lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Pereira.
Pereira avoids the elbow strike from Rokicki, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Pereira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piotr Rokicki's cut.
That's time! Rokicki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rokicki moves out of range of the strikes.
Pereira works over Rokicki's head and body with a nice combination.
Rokicki cracks Pereira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pereira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pereira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rokicki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Rokicki tries to clinch up but Pereira circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Pereira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rokicki rushes Pereira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Rokicki as the two fighters clinch.
Our sources have told us that Rokicki has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pereira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rokicki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereiras head.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Rokicki blocks with his arms.
Rokicki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Rokicki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Pereira.
Pereira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rokicki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pereira avoids the elbow strike from Rokicki, against the cage.
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pereira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Rokicki as the two fighters clinch.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira blocks an elbow strike.
Pereira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rokicki.
Pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rokicki avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rokicki.
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pereira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rokicki backwards.
Pereira takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokicki.
Pereira working aggressively here.
Rokicki working aggressively here.
Rokicki tries to work over Pereira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pereira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rokicki backwards.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokicki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pereira.
Rokicki misses with the head strike.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Rokicki.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pereira working Rokicki over with knees to the body.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Rokicki lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Pereira.
Rokicki throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
Rokicki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pereira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira pushes Rokicki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pereira connects with a knee to the head.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Rokicki struggles to land a body shot inside as Pereira controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rokicki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rokicki trying to stall but Pereira improves his position.
Pereira lands a knee to the head.
Pereira blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rokicki blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rokicki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira cracks Rokicki with a nice body shot.
Pereira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rokicki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Rokicki.
Rokicki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pereira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pereira prevents a body shot from Rokicki.
Rokicki can't find room to land a body shot as Pereira controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Pereira.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Rokicki blocks with his arms.
Rokicki struggles to land a body shot inside as Pereira controls his hands.
Rokicki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pereira scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Piotr Rokicki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rokicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Michel Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Rokicki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rokicki scores with a body shot.
Pereira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rokicki tries to counter with a takedown but Pereira is quick to defend against it.
Pereira cracks Rokicki with a good jab.
A nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira misses with a two punch combination.
Rokicki feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira throws a one two combo.
Rokicki shoots and misses
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Piotr Rokicki's cut is getting worse.
Rokicki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokicki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pereira can pounce on him.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Rokicki.
Nice defenses there by Rokicki.
Pereira throws a nice looking combination but Rokicki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pereira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Rokicki counters with a straight right hand.
Rokicki takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rokicki tries to counter by clinching up but Pereira breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Rokicki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pereira lands an overhand right.
Rokicki tries to clinch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira throws a combination that misses
and Rokicki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rokicki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokicki misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rokicki. That's going to slow Pereira down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira is looking for the big counter here.
Rokicki ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Rokicki feinted with a counter takedown.
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Rokicki moved out of range nicely.
Rokicki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
As Pereira backs away, Rokicki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rokicki misses with a series of wild punches.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rokicki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Piotr Rokicki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rokicki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Rokicki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rokicki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rokicki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rokicki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rokicki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pereira avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Pereira. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Pereira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pereira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Pereira!
A very excited looking Michel Pereira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Frame (ranked 1483 p4p, 2219 weight class) and Heinrich Klose (ranked 203 p4p, 291 weight class). Heinrich Klose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Frame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Heinrich Klose!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klose walks into a stiff left hand from Frame.
Frame scores with a jab to the head.
 It looks like Heinrich Klose has been cut.
Frame changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klose sizes up Frame with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frame scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frame throws a looping overhand right but Klose ducks down to avoid it.
Frame throws a jab but it's blocked by Klose.
Frame wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frame misses with an uppercut.
Frame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klose.
Klose misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Frame misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frame swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Klose counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Frame changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frame throws a series of punches but Klose avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrew Frame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Frame.
Frame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klose moves away.
Frame ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frame just misses with a punch to the body.
Klose connects with a looping right hand.
Frame misses with a wild combination.
Frame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frame throws a hook to the side of Klose's head but Klose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klose throws a right and a left that Frame avoids nicely.
Frame 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frame misses with a hook.
Klose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frame thuds his shin into the meat of Klose's side.
Frame lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frame uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frame swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klose has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frame scores with a three punch combo!
Klose takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Frame.
Klose feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frames jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klose walks into a jab.
A jab from Frame misses.
Klose misses with a takedown attempt - Frame sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frame avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frame moves out of range as Klose strikes.
Frame throws a hook but Klose avoids it easily.
Klose misses with an uppercut.
Frame misses with a left hand
and Klose counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frame moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Heinrich Klose's cut even more.
Klose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frame.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frame swats away the attempt to clinch by Klose.
Klose has his takedown stuffed
and Frame counters with a left and a right that stings Klose.
Andrew Frame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich Klose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Klose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frame is looking for a counter combo.
Klose with a poor takedown
and Frame counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Klose shoots in for a takedown but Frame shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frame throws a big counter combination but Klose scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frame stalks Klose and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Klose's face. Klose staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frame looks to score with a jab to the body but Klose is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Frame dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Klose's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Frame's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Frame duly obliges.
Frame misses with a wild body shot.
Klose unleashes a big counter combination but Frame bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frame lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frame misses with a hook.
Frame takes a swing at Klose's ribcage but misses.
Frame throws a lazy right hand but Klose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frame throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klose tries to close the distance and clinch but Frame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frame.
Klose walks into a jab.
Klose connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klose lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frame will feel that in the morning.
Frame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frame. Klose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frame!
A clash of legs there as Klose blocks the low kick.
Frame throws a series of punches but Klose avoids them all with ease.
Andrew Frame is winning the standup battle so far.
Frame misses with a series of wild punches.
Frame with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Klose. That snapped Frame's head back.
A head kick misses from Klose.
Klose misses with a hook.
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!
Klose jabs Frame right on the nose. Frame blinks but takes it well.
Klose throws a solid leg kick but Frame takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Klose.
Frame falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klose counters with a straight right hand.
Heinrich Klose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 Frame is rocked!
Klose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frame as he jumps to the side.
Frame misses with a body kick.
Frame takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klose can do to turn this around?
Klose has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frame.
Frame connects with a single shot there.
The cut above Heinrich Klose's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klose slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frame.
Klose wants to counter the offense by Frame and move into the clinch position.
Frame lands a nice shot that snaps Klose's head back.
Klose chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Klose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klose manages to avoid it.
Andrew Frame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klose scores with a nice strike.
Frame on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Frame is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frame misses the jab.
Frame takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klose scoring well with a low kick there.
Klose shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Klose slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Klose lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Heinrich Klose!
A relieved looking Heinrich Klose 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxxy Baby (ranked 3868 p4p, 1181 weight class) and Wilmerr Fudd (ranked 421 p4p, 159 weight class). Maxxy Baby 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxxy Baby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilmerr Fudd!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fudd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baby tries to bum rush Fudd with a series of wild strikes but Fudd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fudd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fudd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fudd has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baby forces Fudd back against the cage and clinches.
Baby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fudd avoids it.
Fudd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fudd shoots in and gets a takedown into Baby's guard.
Baby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fudd is controlling him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Baby trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fudd lands a couple of digs.
Fudd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fudd connects with a couple of short punches.
Baby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fudd is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd is stalling in the full guard.
Baby wants to get back to his feet but Fudd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fudd chips away with some ground and pound.
Baby is looking to stand up but Fudd isn't so interested in that idea.
Fudd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fudd distracts Baby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fudd stops Baby from standing up.
Fudd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fudd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baby is rocked!
Baby is looking to stand up but Fudd isn't so interested in that idea.
Oh Baby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fudd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baby is looking to stand up but Fudd isn't so interested in that idea.
Baby seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fudd working over Baby with some ground and pound. Baby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baby wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fudd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fudd working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fudd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fudd is nestled in close to Baby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baby has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fudd is on him like a limpet, forcing Baby back against the cage.
Baby trying to land knees to the body.
Baby missing with knees to the body.
Fudd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baby missing with knees 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!
Fudd is trying to trip Baby. He has hold of a leg but Baby is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fudd persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fudd advances position into side control!
Baby is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fudd asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fudd connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baby some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudd is chipping away with strikes.
Fudd cracks Baby with a big elbow.
Fudd is looking to take a break and control but Baby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fudd moves into full mount!
Baby really wants to buck Fudd off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fudd lands a couple of good shots and Baby has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Baby is trapped and Fudd is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Fudd looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Baby looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fudd.
Baby is trying to get back to his feet but Fudd has full control of the position and if anything, Baby has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fudd lands a series of strikes from the back and Baby goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilmerr Fudd!
In his post fight interview, Wilmerr Fudd started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Punchsky (ranked 435 p4p, 1127 weight class) and Vino Selvatico (ranked 60 p4p, 170 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Punchsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vino Selvatico!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchsky throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Selvatico looks to land a body kick but Punchsky moved away.
Selvatico attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Punchsky misses with a straight right.
Punchsky 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.
Punchsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Punchsky avoids the body shot from Selvatico.
Selvatico looks for the body kick but Punchsky saw that one coming.
Punchsky moves out of range as Selvatico throws a body kick.
A jab from Punchsky does it's job there.
Punchsky throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selvatico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punchsky checks the leg kick nicely there.
Selvatico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Punchsky counters with a good, hard body kick but Selvatico shrugs it off.
Selvatico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punchsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vino Selvatico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selvatico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchsky lands a jab.
Punchsky ducks right into an uppercut from Selvatico.
Punchsky misses with a two punch combination.
Selvatico throws a body punch but Punchsky moves out of range.
Punchsky moves out of range as Selvatico throws a body kick.
Selvatico looks to throw a body kick
and Punchsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Selvatico throws a body kick that misses
and Punchsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Punchsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Punchsky takes one to the chin there.
Selvatico avoids the body shot from Punchsky.
Punchsky pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Selvatico back to the cage. Punchsky follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selvatico blocks a jab.
Punchsky lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Punchsky.
Selvatico tries to land a body kick
and Selvatico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Punchsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Selvatico was well out of range. Poor timing from Punchsky.
Punchsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Selvatico manages to avoid it.
Selvatico throws a leg kick but Punchsky checks it.
Punchsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Selvatico dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Punchsky. That did some damage!
Punchsky slips a jab from Selvatico.
Selvatico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Selvatico works over Punchsky's head and body with a nice combination.
Punchsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Punchsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Punchsky.
Selvatico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Punchsky misses.
Selvatico is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico misses with a left hand
and Selvatico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Selvatico looks to throw a body kick
and Punchsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Selvatico throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Punchsky misses.
Selvatico slips a straight right by Punchsky.
Selvatico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Punchsky is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Punchsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Punchsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Punchsky looks to land a combination but Selvatico avoids it well.
Punchsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Selvatico doesn't seem bothered though.
Punchsky throws a series of punches but Selvatico avoids them all with ease.
Punchsky ducks right into an uppercut from Selvatico.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punchsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Punchsky misses with a hook. Selvatico ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Selvatico lands an overhand right.
Punchsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Punchsky misses with an uppercut.
Punchsky works the jab nicely.
Punchsky takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Punchsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Selvatico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Punchsky is rocked!
Selvatico misses with a two punch combination.
Punchsky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Punchsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Selvatico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Selvatico will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Punchsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selvatico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Punchsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Selvatico scores with a push kick.
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 Vladimir Punchsky will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Selvatico is looking to land body kicks.
Punchsky appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Selvatico.
Selvatico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Punchsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Selvatico manages to avoid it.
Selvatico follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Selvatico throws a quick inside leg kick.
Selvatico thows a left - swing and a miss!
Selvatico scores with a jab to the body.
Selvatico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Selvatico lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vino Selvatico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Selvatico tries to bum rush Punchsky with a series of wild strikes but Punchsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab by Selvatico.
Selvatico misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punchsky. Selvatico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Selvatico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punchsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Selvatico.
Punchsky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Selvatico throws a hook but Punchsky avoids it easily.
Selvatico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Punchsky.
Punchsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Punchsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Selvatico moves away.
Selvatico connects with an inside leg kick.
Selvatico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Punchsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Selvatico.
Punchsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Selvatico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Punchsky swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky misses with an uppercut. Selvatico saw that one coming.
Selvatico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punchsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Selvatico.
Punchsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Selvatico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Punchsky throws an overhand right that lands on Selvatico's shoulder, as Selvatico tries to avoid the shot.
Selvatico throws a body punch but Punchsky moves out of range.
Selvatico throws a leg kick that is checked
and Punchsky counters with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Selvatico.
Punchsky ducks under a wild hook from Selvatico.
Selvatico turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Punchsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Punchsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Punchsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Punchsky throws a right and a left that Selvatico avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico throws a leg kick but Punchsky checks it.
Selvatico bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Punchsky's head.
Punchsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Punchsky takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Punchsky throws a combination that misses
and Selvatico counters with a nice low kick that buckles Punchsky's knee momentarily.
Selvatico throws a low kick but it's checked well by Punchsky.
Both fighters circling a little - Selvatico finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Selvatico throws a leg kick which misses Punchsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Punchsky tries to avoid it.
Punchsky misses the jab.
Selvatico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Selvatico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punchsky.
A swing and a miss from Punchsky.
Vladimir Punchsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Selvatico with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky throws a right hand that Selvatico ducks under and follows up with a left that Selvatico also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selvatico is looking to slow Punchsky down with leg kicks.
Selvatico lands a front kick.
Selvatico feints and then cracks Punchsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punchsky down.
Selvatico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punchsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Selvatico.
An attempted straight right counter from Punchsky misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Punchsky.
A thudding body kick lands there by Selvatico!
Punchsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Selvatico can pounce on him.
Punchsky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Punchsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Punchsky blocks a jab.
Punchsky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Selvatico uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Punchsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Selvatico misses with a hook
and Punchsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vino Selvatico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Punchsky misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Selvatico as he connects with a hook.
Selvatico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Punchsky might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Selvatico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Punchsky doesn't seem phased though.
Selvatico throws a body kick that misses.
Selvatico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punchsky manages to avoid it.
Punchsky throws a lazy right hand but Selvatico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Punchsky.
Punchsky stuns Selvatico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Selvatico misses.
Selvatico throws a leg kick which misses Punchsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Punchsky tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Selvatico.
Punchsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selvatico throws a leg kick but Punchsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Selvatico misses with a kick to the body.
Punchsky throwing a counter right hand but Selvatico manages to avoid it.
Selvatico throws a push kick but Punchsky slaps the foot to one side.
Selvatico tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Punchsky is able to avoid easily.
Punchsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Selvatico takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Punchsky throws a right hand that Selvatico ducks under and follows up with a left that Selvatico also avoids with ease.
Punchsky's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A big right from Selvatico misses.
A punch combination from Punchsky misses.
Selvatico keeps Punchsky at a distance using the push kick.
Selvatico throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Punchsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Selvatico throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selvatico misses with an uppercut
and Punchsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Selvatico tries to bum rush Punchsky with a series of wild strikes but Punchsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Punchsky. Beautiful body shot.
Selvatico is looking to score with low kicks.
Punchsky is looking to counter punch.
Punchsky throws a lazy right hand but Selvatico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Punchsky checks a low kick from Selvatico.
Punchsky looks to throw the jab but Selvatico is out of range.
Selvatico lands a nice shot that snaps Punchsky's head back.
Punchsky throws a hook to the side of Selvatico's head but Selvatico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Selvatico misses with a looping right.
A big right from Selvatico misses.
Punchsky misses the body punch
and Selvatico counters with a stiff right hand.
Punchsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico lands with a thumping leg kick.
Selvatico misses with a hook.
Punchsky takes a swing at Selvatico's ribcage but misses.
Selvatico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Selvatico misses with a hook
and Punchsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Selvatico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Selvatico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Selvatico slips a straight right by Punchsky.
Selvatico explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Punchsky will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Selvatico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Selvatico.
Punchsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky throws a hook to the side of Selvatico's head but Selvatico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Selvatico.
Punchsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Selvatico was well out of range. Poor timing from Punchsky.
Punchsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Selvatico.
Punchsky tries to move into range but Selvatico moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selvatico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Selvatico lands a jab to the head.
Selvatico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Selvatico throws a lazy body kick
and Punchsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Selvatico.
Punchsky misses with a hook. Selvatico ducked under it nicely.
Selvatico lands with a nice body kick.
Selvatico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vino Selvatico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Selvatico has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vino Selvatico!
A relieved looking Vino Selvatico 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryant Smith (ranked 754 p4p, 1147 weight class) and Travis Copeland (ranked 99 p4p, 152 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Television - Marquee Moon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryant Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves out of range as Copeland strikes.
Copeland misses with an uppercut.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
Copeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith lands a head kick. Copeland smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Copeland is rocked!
Copeland gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Smith gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Copeland is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Travis Copeland stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Nti (ranked 580 p4p, 325 weight class) and Malik El Shabazz (ranked 87 p4p, 50 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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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 40 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malik El Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti moves into the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Nti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nti prevents a body shot from El Shabazz.
Nti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Nti lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Nti.
Nti lands a left hand.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of El Shabazzs head.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz manages to break the clinch.
El Shabazz walks into a left hand.
Nti misses with a straight left.
Nti misses with a two punch combination.
El Shabazz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti scores with a jab to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
A slow jab from El Shabazz misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Nti misses the target.
Nti lands a jab to the nose.
Nti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed El Shabazz momentarily.
Nti swats away the attempt to clinch by El Shabazz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz scores with a jab. Nti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nti throws a chopping leg kick but El Shabazz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
El Shabazz moves away from the strike by Nti.
El Shabazz dips to his left and cracks Nti with an uppercut!
Nti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz scores with a nice strike.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
El Shabazz tries to work over Nti's front leg with a kick but Nti checks it.
Nti loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
El Shabazz throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab.
Nti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
It looks like Nti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Nti's head but Nti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nti connects with a right hand. El Shabazz shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti misses with a body kick.
El Shabazz checks a low kick from Nti.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
Nti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
Nti defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
El Shabazz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nti misses with a combination
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nti lands a nice shot that snaps El Shabazz's head back.
That kick from Nti tenderised El Shabazz's leg. El Shabazz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
Nti tried to counter with a leg kick but El Shabazz avoided it.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
Nti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
El Shabazz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
Nti connects with a leg kick.
Nti throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the body
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz misses with a left hand
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nti on the side of the head.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Nti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
El Shabazz is looking to slow Nti down with leg kicks.
Nti lands with a right hand.
Nti throws a wild body kick that El Shabazz sees coming a mile off.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut
letting Nti counter with a right hand.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Nti throwing a counter right hand but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Nti is looking to counter punch.
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nti manages to avoid it.
Nti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nti.
Samuel Nti is winning the standup battle so far.
Nti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Nti throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Nti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz defending well as Nti loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by El Shabazz there.
Nti throws a right hand that El Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that El Shabazz also avoids with ease.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Nti avoids it with no problem.
Nti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
It looked like Nti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nti feints and then cracks El Shabazz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow El Shabazz down.
Decent striking displayed by Nti there.
Nti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nti throws a chopping leg kick but El Shabazz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Nti avoids it with no problem.
Nti throws a leg kick but El Shabazz checks it.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
El Shabazz connects with a crisp jab.
Nti throws a hook to the side of El Shabazz's head but El Shabazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Shabazz scores with a body shot.
Nti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz lands the left hand.
El Shabazz has managed to clinch.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nti's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Nti blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nti.
El Shabazz tries to break free but Nti pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Nti avoids the damage to the body.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
El Shabazz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nti.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Nti blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nti.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Nti blocks it.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Nti gets through El Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nti is defending well for now.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nti lands a right hand.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nti blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Nti.
El Shabazz is breathing heavily.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nti cracks El Shabazz with a nice body shot.
Nti is working El Shabazz over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by El Shabazz.
Nti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Shabazz.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nti lands a body shot.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of El Shabazz's head.
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nti lands a shoulder strike.
Nti working aggressively here.
Nti working aggressively here.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Nti lands a body punch in the clinch.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nti.
A body shot lands from Nti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Nti dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nti cracks El Shabazz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nti, as that shot connected.
Nti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nti connects with a crisp jab.
El Shabazz throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab.
Nti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nti misses with a hook.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
El Shabazz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nti misses with an uppercut. El Shabazz saw that one coming.
Nti lands with a two punch combination before moving 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!
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Nice defenses there by Nti.
Nti misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Shabazz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Nti.
El Shabazz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
El Shabazz misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Nti misses the target.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Nti avoids it easily.
El Shabazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Shabazz throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
El Shabazz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Nti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
El Shabazz connects with a right hand. Nti shakes it off.
Nti connects with a looping right hand.
Nti misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
and El Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nti looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
El Shabazz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nti. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Nti.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Nti.
Good shot there by Nti.
Nti looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
Nti slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nti misses with a head kick.
El Shabazz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nti.
Nti moves into the clinch.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Nti blocks it.
Nice body punch from Nti.
Samuel Nti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Nti.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samuel Nti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
El Shabazz scores with a shoulder strike.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz tries to work over Nti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Nti is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Nti blocks with his arms.
Nti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Nti blocks with his arms.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Nti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nti misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Nti is blocking nicely.
Malik El Shabazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Nti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nti 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Nti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Long Hung Dong (ranked 345 p4p, 626 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 56 p4p, 92 weight class). Long Hung Dong 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Long Hung Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dong, as that shot connected.
Dong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Dong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Dong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith is looking to clinch but Dong is avoiding it.
A jab from Smith misses.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith is leaning against Dong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Dong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Dong gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dong throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Dong only half commits.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dong prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Dong decides to pull guard.
Smith won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Dong looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dong looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Dong quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dong celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Hung Dong!
Long Hung Dong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rex Gunn (ranked 183 p4p, 608 weight class) and Dohn Jodson (ranked 28 p4p, 66 weight class). Gunn comes into the arena with Miami blaring out of the sound system. 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Gunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dohn Jodson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn slips a jab and a cross from Jodson.
Jodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dohn Jodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Jodson misses.
Gunn throws a jab when Jodson was well out of range.
Gunn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jodson throws a hook to the side of Gunn's head but Gunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Jodson misses.
Jodson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Jodson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunn's head backwards.
Jodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodson ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
It seemed like Jodson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Jodson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunn slips under a jab from Jodson.
Gunn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jodson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Jodson ducks down to avoid it.
Gunn slips a straight right by Jodson.
Gunn punishes Jodson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jodson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.
Jodson connects with a leg kick.
Gunn scores with a hook to the body. Jodson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunn cracks Jodson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gunn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jodson to stand back up!
Jodson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jodson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Gunn swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rex Gunn!
Rex Gunn retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Rex Gunn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Choke (ranked 231 p4p, 306 weight class) and Baldur Torsten (ranked 33 p4p, 43 weight class). Torsten is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Temple of Odin. David Choke had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torsten.
Choke 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.
Torsten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torsten wants it to stay on the feet.
Torsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choke was well out of range. Poor timing from Torsten.
Choke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Choke fails to land the takedown.
Choke looks to land a right hand but Torsten moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke moves away from the strike by Torsten.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torsten gets tackled into the cage by Choke. Choke maintains the clinch.
Choke blocks a body shot from Torsten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torsten prevents the takedown attempt.
Torsten lands a body shot.
Torsten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torsten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Torsten pushes Choke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Choke is breathing heavily.
Torsten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torsten scores with a hook to the body.
Torsten lands a right hand.
Torsten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torsten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torsten scores with a hook to the body.
Torsten cracks Choke with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Torsten as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torsten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Torsten.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torsten lands with a left to the head.
Choke avoiding damage as Torsten throws knees to the body.
Torsten scores with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Torsten has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Torsten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torsten pushes Choke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten struggles to land a body shot inside as Choke controls his hands.
Torsten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torsten looks to land a body kick but Choke moved away.
Torsten drops Choke with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Choke looks back up at him and smiles so Torsten waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Choke is rocked!
It looks like David Choke has been cut.
Torsten throws a head kick that misses.
Choke tried to counter with a leg kick but Torsten avoided it.
Torsten throws an overhand right that lands on Choke's shoulder, as Choke tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Choke as he checks the leg kick.
Torsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Torsten clobbers Choke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Choke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Choke.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Torsten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Torsten misses the target.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
Choke misses with a takedown
and Torsten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choke thinking.
A big right from Torsten misses.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torsten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baldur Torsten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choke shoots in looking for a takedown. Torsten tries to sprawl out of it but Choke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torsten 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.
Torsten jabs Choke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torsten scores with a hook.
Torsten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Choke takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldur Torsten dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Torsten looks to land a left hand but Choke moved out of range nicely.
Choke tries to clinch but Torsten is having none of it.
Choke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torsten circles away.
It seemed like Torsten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torsten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Choke.
Choke attempts a counter takedown but Torsten avoids it well and moves away.
Choke slips a jab from Torsten.
Torsten cracks Choke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke checks a leg kick.
Choke wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Choke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torsten lands a really nice looking cross but Choke seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Torsten misses the target.
Torsten cracks Choke with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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