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Outlaw 19 - Brocius vs Orion PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Burrows (ranked 6048 p4p, 25513 weight class) and Age Sixteen (ranked 529 p4p, 594 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Age Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixteen clinches with his opponent.
Burrows is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sixteen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sixteen connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Adam Burrows has been cut.
Sixteen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burrows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sixteen has Burrows up against the cage in a clinch.
Burrows tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burrows being controlled against the cage.
Sixteen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen moves into the clinch successfully.
Sixteen landing knees to the body.
Burrows trying to control the position but instead, Sixteen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burrows into the cage.
A short right from Sixteen on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Age Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixteen tries to work over Burrows's front leg with a kick but Burrows checks it.
Burrows throws a big counter combination but Sixteen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sixteen tries to clinch but Burrows moves away
and Burrows counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burrows tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sixteen falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Burrows counter with a right hand.
Burrows looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sixteen wants to stand back up but Burrows manages to pass into side control.
Sixteen is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows controlling the position from side mount.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Sixteen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burrows has control of an arm but Sixteen manages to advance to Burrows's back!
Burrows tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen wants to control but instead Burrows manages to regain half guard.
Burrows manages to get to full guard.
Burrows will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sixteen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burrows keeping full guard, as Sixteen tries to pass.
Burrows is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burrows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sixteen tries to free his leg and advance position but Burrows is retaining full guard.
Sixteen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burrows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Age Sixteen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Burrows's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick by Sixteen misses
and Burrows counters with a three punch combo that has Sixteen backing up. Sixteen nods at Burrows to acknowledge the strikes.
Sixteen lands a jab to Burrows's midsection.
Sixteen tries to clinch
and Burrows counters with a three punch combo that has Sixteen backing up. Sixteen nods at Burrows to acknowledge the strikes.
Sixteen gets a clinch.
Burrows is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sixteen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sixteen obliges.
Sixteen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sixteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sixteen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sixteen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burrows seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sixteen throws a lazy uppercut
and Burrows counters with a left and a right that stings Sixteen.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burrows is looking to break free of the clinch but Sixteen has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sixteen motions for Burrows to come forward. Sixteen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Burrows was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sixteen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burrows.
Sixteen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sixteen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sixteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sixteen misses with an uppercut
and Burrows counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sixteen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sixteen moves into the clinch successfully.
Sixteen stalling in the clinch.
Sixteen working Burrows over with knees to the body.
Sixteen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sixteen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen wants to clinch but Burrows slips to the side
and Burrows connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burrows swats away the attempt to clinch by Sixteen.
Burrows throws a big counter combination but Sixteen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sixteen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sixteen darts in and clinches Burrows up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sixteen breaks from the clinch.
Sixteen clinches up against the cage.
Sixteen lands a knee to the head.
Sixteen stalling the fight.
Burrows managing to block the knees to the body from Sixteen.
Sixteen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adam Burrows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burrows can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burrows is trying to break the clinch but Sixteen is controlling him.
Sixteen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burrows motions for Sixteen to come forward. Burrows throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burrows slips a jab and a cross from Sixteen.
Sixteen misses with a body punch
and Burrows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sixteen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burrows manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burrows appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burrows.
Sixteen darts in trying to clinch
and Burrows counters with a nice uppercut.
Sixteen tries to clinch up but Burrows circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen throws a big shot that misses.
Burrows went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sixteen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burrows, pushing him back against the cage.
Sixteen tries a body shot but Burrows blocks it.
Burrows drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sixteen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sixteen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sixteen lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sixteen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sixteen is working Burrows over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Age Sixteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Burrows's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sixteen clinches up with Burrows and pushes him back against the cage.
Sixteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Sixteen.
Sixteen slows down the pace here.
Sixteen breaks the clinch.
Sixteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burrows.
As Sixteen looks to move away, Burrows throws a big counter combo but Sixteen just gets out of the way.
Sixteen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sixteen momentarily.
Adam Burrows is winning the standup battle so far.
Sixteen clinches.
Burrows goes for a takedown attempt but Sixteen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burrows swats away the attempt to clinch by Sixteen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows keeps the fight on the outside.
Sixteen closes the distance and clinches.
Sixteen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Sixteen misses the target.
Sixteen closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Burrows counter with a right hand.
Sixteen doesn't manage to clinch there - Burrows circles away.
Sixteen throws a leg kick
and Burrows counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sixteen throws a head kick but Burrows moves out of range.
Sixteen clinches up against the cage.
Sixteen manages to break the clinch.
Sixteen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adam Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sixteen misses with an uppercut
and Burrows counters with a series of strikes. Sixteen will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Burrows gets tackled into the cage by Sixteen. Sixteen maintains the clinch.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sixteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sixteen breaks the clinch.
Sixteen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burrows swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Sixteen misses.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Sixteen.
Sixteen tries to clinch up.
Sixteen closes the distance but Burrows moves to the side
and Burrows counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burrows wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burrows wants to control but Sixteen is keeping him busy.
Sixteen is trying to control Burrows's posture but Burrows avoids it.
Burrows has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Burrows controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sixteen tries to lock up and control but Burrows gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Sixteen is squirming around nicely.
Burrows moves to back control.
Burrows has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sixteen's body.
Sixteen trying to control the hands but Burrows won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Age Sixteen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sixteen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Age Sixteen!
During a confident post fight interview, Age Sixteen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dai Johnston (ranked 5089 p4p, 6794 weight class) and Roland Keju (ranked 556 p4p, 665 weight class). Dai Johnston 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dai Johnston !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roland Keju!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keju missing with a left hand there. Johnston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Keju misses.
Keju uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston .
Johnston misses with a takedown
and Keju holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keju blocks a body shot from Johnston .
Johnston throws a head punch that misses.
Johnston throws a punch but it's blocked by Keju.
Keju breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keju feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnston wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Keju manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keju postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Johnston to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keju changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnston tries to avoid it but Keju manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnston to the ground. Johnston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keju dips to his left and cracks Johnston with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keju gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnston shoots for a double leg takedown but Keju sprawls well. He's pushed Johnston 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnston fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Johnston . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnston misses with a takedown
and Keju counters with a nice body shot.
Keju has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Keju uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston .
Dai Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnston .
Keju rushes Johnston and presses him up against the cage.
Johnston struggles to land a body shot inside as Keju controls his hands.
Keju has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnston is trying to keep an underhook but Keju manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Keju is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Keju uses his free foot to push down on Johnston 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnston .
Johnston is trying to escape the mount.
Keju controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnston tries to lock up and control but Keju gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Keju takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Keju has isolated one of Johnston 's arms. Johnston looking to fight him off but Keju twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roland Keju!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 5499 p4p, 5164 weight class) and Gordie Danaher (ranked 501 p4p, 480 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordie Danaher!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gavin.
Gavin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danaher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gavin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gavin lands a right hand.
Gavin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gavin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
Danaher takes a shot to the head.
Gavin lands a body shot.
Gavin presses Danaher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gavin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danaher backwards.
A short right from Gavin on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gavin.
Gavin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danaher backwards.
Gavin lands a body shot.
Gavin scores with a shot to the side of Danaher's head.
Gavin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gavin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gavin manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gavin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danaher on the ground.
Danaher trying to remain calm as Gavin controls from the top position.
Gavin is working Danaher over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danaher taking punishment in the form of punches.
Danaher is letting Gavin control him for a moment.
Danaher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gavin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Danaher wants to get back to full guard.
Danaher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gavin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gavin in particular looking to stall.
Danaher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gavin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Gavin seems content to control.
Gavin lands with a punch from half guard.
Gavin is thwarting Danaher's attempts to control the position.
Danaher has hold of Gavin's hands but Gavin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Danaher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gavin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gavin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gavin connects with a nice short shot to Danaher's temple.
Gavin is nestled in close to Danaher, 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.
Danaher has hold of Gavin's hands but Gavin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gavin trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Gavin.
Gavin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Danaher is pressing down on Gavin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gavin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
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.
Gavin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Danaher to the ground. Gavin is now in Danaher's guard.
Gordie Danaher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danaher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gavin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danaher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gavin scoring with some ground and pound.
Gavin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Danaher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gavin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gavin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Danaher's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danaher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gavin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gavin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Danaher being controlled here, momentarily.
Gavin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Danaher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gavin has managed to get both his arms back between Danaher's legs - danger averted.
Gavin is working Danaher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gavin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Danaher's head.
Gavin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gavin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin wants to control from the top but Danaher keeps moving.
Gavin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Danaher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tommy Gavin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gavin scoring with some ground and pound.
Danaher is looking for a triangle but Gavin pushes his legs off easily.
Danaher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin cracks Danaher with a solid left hand.
Danaher trying to keep a closed guard but Gavin is proving a slippery customer.
Gavin with a nice head shot there.
Gavin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gavin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Danaher looking for a triangle here. Gavin is fighting it but it looks tight! Danaher pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gavin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gordie Danaher!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barnes (ranked 5879 p4p, 6744 weight class) and Bantam Rooster (ranked 285 p4p, 313 weight class). Mike Barnes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bantam Rooster!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rooster throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rooster avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Rooster throws a big shot that misses.
Rooster misses with a straight left.
Rooster throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Rooster manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Rooster counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rooster.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Rooster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Rooster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
and Rooster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rooster.
Barnes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rooster dives into side control.
Rooster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to escape but Rooster is in control.
Barnes stops Rooster from passing to mount.
Rooster throws an elbow but Barnes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rooster tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rooster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet.
Rooster wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Rooster has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barnes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooster misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rooster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rooster looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes wants to hold on but Rooster pushes him away.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Rooster thowing shots but they're missing.
Rooster jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barnes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barnes and Rooster has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Rooster.
Rooster working away.
Rooster prevents Barnes from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rooster seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is looking to escape.
Rooster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head.
Rooster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is trying to stand.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Rooster has control of the leg.
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.
Rooster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rooster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rooster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Rooster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rooster throws a big shot that misses.
Rooster looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Rooster looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes shoots for a double leg takedown but Rooster sprawls well. He's pushed Barnes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bantam Rooster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rooster.
Rooster throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Rooster is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rooster jabs at Barnes's body.
Bantam Rooster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rooster catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rooster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes lands a jab.
Rooster misses with a wild body shot.
Rooster avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Rooster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Rooster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rooster scores with a jab. Barnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roosters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rooster lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rooster misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Rooster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rooster eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barnes thuds his shin into the meat of Rooster's side.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Rooster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rooster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Rooster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rooster momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rooster. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rooster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes slips under a jab from Rooster.
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Rooster.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rooster slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rooster momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rooster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Rooster keeps it at a distance.
Rooster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mike Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rooster throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes scores with a nice strike.
Rooster throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Rooster misses.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes cracks Rooster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Rooster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Rooster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tests Rooster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Rooster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rooster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rooster moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooster misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rooster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnes!
Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rooster is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Bantam Rooster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Rooster is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
Rooster swings around for an armbar but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rooster's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes stands and throws Rooster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rooster tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rooster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rooster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
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 Mike Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rooster. Rooster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnes slips a straight right by Rooster.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes dives in and grabs Rooster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rooster pushes down on Barnes's head and hops out.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice sprawl there from Rooster as Barnes shoots in.
Barnes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rooster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes wants to control but Rooster postures up.
Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rooster wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooster is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Barnes looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rooster gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Barnes is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rooster lets go of the hold and Barnes can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bantam Rooster!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McCarthy (ranked 4188 p4p, 5102 weight class) and Hercules Simbolon (ranked 514 p4p, 557 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hercules Simbolon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Simbolon counters with a nice uppercut.
Simbolon has McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
McCarthy pulls guard.
McCarthy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simbolon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simbolon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCarthy pulls Simbolon in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy has momentary wrist control but Simbolon slips an elbow through the middle.
Simbolon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simbolon tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
McCarthy has his foot on Simbolon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simbolon works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simbolon is looking to advance position but McCarthy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McCarthy wants to control the pace but Simbolon is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simbolon has worked his arm free - good work by Simbolon!
Simbolon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCarthy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCarthy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simbolon struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon tries to bench press McCarthy off him but McCarthy keeps the position.
McCarthy lands an elbow.
Simbolon is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy scores with punches from side control.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy slows the pace down.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Simbolon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simbolon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Simbolon is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McCarthy yanks on the arm and Simbolon is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McCarthy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean McCarthy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles E Boles (ranked 3594 p4p, 5739 weight class) and Magic Simbolon (ranked 380 p4p, 514 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles E Boles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Magic Simbolon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Simbolon does no damage.
Boles clobbers Simbolon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simbolon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boles lunges at Simbolon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simbolon's hand.
Simbolon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simbolon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boles staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 Simbolon is rocked!
Boles lands the left hand.
Simbolon is still on wobbly legs! Can Boles finish him?
Boles lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simbolon ducks under a wild hook from Boles.
Simbolon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boles.
Boles lands a jab to Simbolon's midsection.
Boles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boles avoids the head kick by Simbolon.
Boles cracks Simbolon with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Simbolon falls to his knees and Boles doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles E Boles!
A very excited looking Charles E Boles 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Osuna (ranked 5699 p4p, 3703 weight class) and Rade Franjic (ranked 595 p4p, 459 weight class). Joaquin Osuna 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joaquin Osuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rade Franjic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franjic misses with a lunging right hand
and Osuna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franjic thinking.
Franjic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Osuna on the side of the head.
Franjic looks to land a right hand but Osuna moved out of range.
Osuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franjic was well out of range. Poor timing from Osuna.
Osuna misses with a straight left.
Osuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franjic slips under a jab from Osuna.
Franjic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Franjic misses with a hook.
Osuna is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Osuna's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Osuna defending well as Franjic loads up on a big left hand.
Osuna tries to move into range but Franjic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Osuna lands a nice shot to the body.
Franjic misses with an uppercut. Osuna saw that one coming.
Osuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franjic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franjic moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franjic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Franjic - just one landing.
Osuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franjic.
Franjic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Franjic.
Franjic ducks under a wild hook from Osuna.
Franjic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franjic misses the shot to the body.
Osuna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good shot there by Franjic.
Osuna ducks right into an uppercut from Franjic.
Osuna scores with a jab.
Osuna throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Franjic finds it's way through Osuna's defenses.
Franjic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franjic misses with a hook. Osuna ducked under it nicely.
Osuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franjic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Osuna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Franjic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Osuna moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Franjic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Franjic.
Osuna ducks right into an uppercut from Franjic.
Franjic loads up on a big right hand but Osuna slips the punch.
Franjic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Osuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franjic connects with a body shot that sends Osuna's belly button to the back.
Franjic misses with a jab to the body
and Osuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franjic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franjic looks to score with a jab to the body but Osuna is just out of range.
Osuna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Franjic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osuna throws out the jab.
Osuna feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franjics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Osuna slips under a jab.
Osuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franjic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Franjic.
Osuna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franjic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Franjic. That snapped Osuna's head back.
Osuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franjic was well out of range. Poor timing from Osuna.
Osuna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Osuna misses the jab.
Franjic defending well as Osuna loads up on a big left hand.
Osuna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Franjic throws a good cross that connects.
Osuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franjic.
Franjic throws a shot to the body.
Franjic misses with a left hand
and Osuna counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osuna throws a looping overhand right but Franjic ducks down to avoid it.
Franjic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Franjic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osuna tries to counter by clinching up but Franjic breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osuna misses with a hook. Franjic ducked under it nicely.
Franjic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Osuna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Franjic has time to react.
Franjic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Osuna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franjic thinking.
A big right from Franjic misses.
Osuna connects with a body shot that sends Franjic's belly button to the back.
Franjic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Osuna.
Osuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Franjic is just out of range.
Franjic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Franjic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Franjic swings for the body but Osuna moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franjic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osuna.
Osuna lands a big uppercut and Franjic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Franjic looks OK. Osuna waves Franjic back to his feet!
Franjic is rocked!
Osuna takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses.
Franjic throws a hook but Osuna blocks it.
Osuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Osuna dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Osuna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franjic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Osuna throws a shot from downtown. Franjic moves away and avoids it.
Osuna scores with a jab to the body.
Osuna misses with a body shot.
Franjic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Osuna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Franjic counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Franjic.
Franjic throws the left hand but Osuna avoids the punch easily.
Franjic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osuna.
Franjic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Osuna works the jab nicely.
Franjic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Osuna takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses.
Franjic looks to land a right hand but Osuna moved out of range.
Osuna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Franjic misses with a jab to the body
and Franjic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franjic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Osuna connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franjic scrambles back to his feet.
Osuna lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Osuna misses.
Osuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franjic can do to turn this around?
Franjic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Franjic works Osuna's body with a nice hook.
Franjic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osuna.
Osuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Osuna throws a hook but Franjic avoids it easily.
Osuna throws a right and a left that Franjic avoids nicely.
Franjic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Osuna throws an off balance right hand
and Franjic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franjic lands a nice hook to Osuna's body. Osuna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Osuna cracks Franjic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Osuna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Franjic momentarily.
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!
Franjic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Osuna counters with a stiff right hand.
Osuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franjic fails to land with a series of punches.
Franjic misses with an uppercut. Osuna saw that one coming.
Franjic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Osuna throws a lazy right hand but Franjic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franjic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Osuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osuna cracks Franjic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Franjic scores with the left hand. Osuna knows he should have avoided that one.
Osuna throws a jab when Franjic was well out of range.
Franjic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Osuna counters with a nice right hand that sends Franjic toppling to the canvas! Franjic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Osuna finish him?!
Franjic is still on wobbly legs! Can Osuna finish him?
Osuna ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Franjic's jaw. Franjic's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Osuna does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joaquin Osuna!
An out of breath Joaquin Osuna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darius Morgandorffer (ranked 3479 p4p, 6814 weight class) and Constantinople Schneider Schneider (ranked 336 p4p, 490 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darius Morgandorffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Constantinople Schneider Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneider thows a leg kick but Morgandorffer checks it
and Morgandorffer counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Morgandorffer.
A head kick by Schneider misses
and Morgandorffer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schneider throws a lazy head kick
and Morgandorffer counters by clinching up.
Schneider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morgandorffer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schneider misses with a body kick.
Morgandorffer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schneider.
Schneider throws a leg kick
so Morgandorffer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morgandorffer scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgandorffer prevents Schneider from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgandorffer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schneider is rocked!
Morgandorffer stands up over Schneider, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schneider is still in real trouble! Can Morgandorffer finish him?
Morgandorffer postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Schneider covers up, he's hurt! Morgandorffer keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Morgandorffer and the ref steps in to end the fight! Morgandorffer can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Morgandorffer!
Darius Morgandorffer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Castellanos (ranked 2366 p4p, 6233 weight class) and Zachary Thompson (ranked 298 p4p, 606 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Castellanos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zachary Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Castellanos counters with a nice right hand that sends Thompson toppling to the canvas! Thompson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Castellanos finish him?!
 It looks like Zachary Thompson has been cut.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Castellanos counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Thompson out cold! What a finish! Castellanos is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Castellanos!
Jose Castellanos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Curly Bill Brocius (ranked 3790 p4p, 2873 weight class) and Cole Orion (ranked 479 p4p, 383 weight class). Cole Orion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curly Bill Brocius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion throws a push kick but Brocius slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Brocius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orion with the inside leg kick.
Brocius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brocius throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brocius backing away here, and Orion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orion slips a jab from Brocius.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brocius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Brocius.
Orion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Cole Orion has been cut.
Brocius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Brocius.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brocius.
Orion misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion tries a body shot but Brocius blocks it.
Brocius struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brocius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orion prevents a body shot from Brocius.
Orion throws an elbow but it misses.
Brocius scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head.
Orion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brocius dodges an elbow strike from Orion.
Orion misses with a body punch.
Brocius blocks the elbow strike.
Orion misses with a knee to the head.
Orion throws an elbow that misses.
Brocius gets through Orion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brocius backwards.
Brocius looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brocius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brocius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brocius misses with a punch to the body.
Brocius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brocius blocks the elbow strike.
Brocius is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brocius stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brocius blocks an elbow strike from Orion.
Brocius can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Brocius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brocius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Brocius.
Brocius dodges an elbow strike from Orion.
Brocius digs a right hand underneath Orion's ribcage. Orion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orion lands an elbow that stopped Brocius in his tracks for a moment.
Brocius dodges an elbow strike from Orion.
Orion lands an elbow just above Brocius 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orion.
Orion lands an elbow just above Brocius 's eye.
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brocius lands with a right to the head.
Orion lands an uppercut.
Brocius misses with a punch to the body.
Orion throws an elbow but it misses.
Brocius takes a shot to the head.
Brocius blocks an elbow strike from Orion.
Orion pushes off an throws an elbow but Brocius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brocius lands a shoulder strike.
Brocius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion blocking some punches.
Brocius blocks an elbow strike from Orion.
Orion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Brocius.
Brocius prevents a body shot from Orion.
Orion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orion misses with an elbow over the top.
Orion prevents a body shot from Brocius.
Brocius holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brocius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion presses Brocius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brocius blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Orion.
Brocius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brocius stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Orion lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brocius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Orion throws an elbow but misses.
Orion can't find room to land a body shot as Brocius controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Orion throws an elbow but misses.
Orion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brocius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brocius.
Orion tries to throw a body punch but Brocius avoids it by throwing Orion back against the cage.
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 Curly Bill Brocius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cole Orion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Orion thumps Brocius with a low kick.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brocius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brocius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Orion.
Orion takes a swing at Brocius's ribcage but misses.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Brocius is just out of range.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brocius.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brocius scores with a hook to the body. Orion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brocius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brocius throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brocius blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Orion.
Brocius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Curly Bill Brocius is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brocius was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brocius rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brocius waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Orion. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Orion to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Orion is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brocius would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Orion is still in real trouble! Can Brocius finish him?
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orion seems to have recovered his senses.
Orion working for a triangle but Brocius defends it easily.
Brocius trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orion's guard.
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orion is looking for a triangle but Brocius pushes his legs off easily.
Orion has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brocius doesn't defend quickly enough and Orion has managed to lock this one up! Can Brocius escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Orion on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cole Orion!
After winning the bout, Cole Orion 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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