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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derogatory Thibodeaux (ranked 25273 p4p, 6722 weight class) and Tony Turbo (ranked 677 p4p, 641 weight class). Tony Turbo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285
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270
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derogatory Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Turbo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turbo jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Turbo moves out of range.
Turbo goes for a double leg but Thibodeaux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thibodeaux continues to drive forward.
Thibodeaux punishes Turbo's body with a nice straight punch.
Turbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Turbo is just out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Turbo's head but Turbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turbo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thibodeaux defends well and Turbo ends up having to push Thibodeaux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thibodeaux sends Turbo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thibodeaux is motioning to the referee to let Turbo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 It looks like Tony Turbo has been cut.
Turbo looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turbo bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Thibodeaux comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Turbo falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Turbo was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derogatory Thibodeaux!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stewie Brooks (ranked 4811 p4p, 3687 weight class) and Vitor Lance (ranked 517 p4p, 430 weight class). Vitor Lance has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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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 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stewie Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vitor Lance!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Lance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lance up against the cage.
Lance wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is pushing Lance up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brooks leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
Brooks is pushing Lance up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brooks stalls.
I was talking to Brooks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brooks has Lance pushed against the cage.
Brooks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brooks gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two 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.
Brooks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Brooks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lance.
Brooks misses with a body kick.
Lance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lance slips under a jab.
Brooks clinches up with Lance and pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks just leaning against Lance, taking a breather.
Lance prevents a body shot from Brooks.
Brooks stalls.
Brooks is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks stalling the fight.
Lance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lance avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Brooks just leaning against Lance, taking a breather.
Brooks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Brooks has managed to clinch.
Lance pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lance tries to keep at a distance but Brooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brooks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lance wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks missing with knees to the body.
Brooks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brooks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lance is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Lance's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lance letting Brooks take a breather here.
Brooks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Brooks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brooks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lance pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stewie Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brooks.
Lance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lance tries to keep at a distance but Brooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brooks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lance pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks tries to clinch but Lance is having none of it.
Lance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lance swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
As Brooks backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Brooks manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Brooks backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Brooks manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Brooks backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Brooks manages to avoid it all.
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lance blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks is pushing Lance up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lance has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
Brooks is stalling here.
Brooks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brooks is pushing Lance up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brooks stalling against the cage.
Lance avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Lance blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brooks has Lance pushed against the cage.
Stewie Brooks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lance avoids a wild elbow strike from Brooks.
Brooks tries a body shot but Lance blocks it.
Lance wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brooks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brooks prevents Lance from breaking the clinch.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lance can do to turn this around?
Brooks taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Brooks clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Brooks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Brooks is looking to chop away at Lance's legs.
Lance unleashes a big counter combination but Brooks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brooks rushes Lance and presses him up against the cage.
Brooks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Lance avoids the damage to the body.
Lance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brooks slowing the pace effectively.
Lance managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lance has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brooks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brooks slows down the pace here.
Brooks seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lance letting Brooks take a breather here.
Lance being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Lance wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lance up against the cage.
Lance is looking to break free of the clinch but Brooks has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lance avoids the elbow strike from Brooks, against the cage.
Brooks prevents Lance from breaking the clinch.
Lance is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks is struggling to control the position.
Brooks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for Brooks to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stewie Brooks.
Lance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lance is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brooks tries to clinch but Lance is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stewie Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lance avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Lance is looking for the big counter here.
Brooks tries to clinch but Lance is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Lance's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brooks darts in and clinches Lance up against the cage.
Lance is trying to push Brooks away but Brooks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lance wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vitor Lance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brooks's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stewie Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brooks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stewie Brooks!
A very excited looking Stewie Brooks 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Fuller (ranked 3065 p4p, 5199 weight class) and Fergus Archer (ranked 389 p4p, 561 weight class). Fergus Archer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ty Fuller's chin.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 The Island, Ty Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fergus Archer!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fuller on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Archer 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.
Fuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Fuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Archer slips a jab and a cross from Fuller.
Fuller staying out of range there.
Archer throws a hook but Fuller blocks it.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Archer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fuller slips a jab from Archer.
Fuller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Archer did well to prevent Fuller getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ground and pound from Fuller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller is nestled in close to Archer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fuller is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Fuller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fuller looks to land a strike but Archer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller working some strikes from top position.
Archer has momentary wrist control but Fuller slips an elbow through the middle.
Archer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fuller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fuller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Archer looks winded!
Fuller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Archer's head.
Fuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Archer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fuller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fuller connects with a couple of short punches.
Fuller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fuller is in close to Archer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fuller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fuller scoring with some ground and pound.
Fuller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fuller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller scoring with some ground and pound.
Fuller works over Archer with some ground and pound from guard.
Archer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fuller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fuller lands a couple of elbows.
 Archer is rocked!
Fuller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer is still in real trouble! Can Fuller finish him?
Fuller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archer seems to have recovered his senses.
Fuller postures up and lands a big shot to Archer's brow.
Fuller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller distracts Archer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fuller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fuller distracts Archer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fuller landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Archer's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ty Fuller!
A very excited looking Ty Fuller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aljamain Sterling (ranked 1951 p4p, 3655 weight class) and Yasin Lin (ranked 114 p4p, 190 weight class). Sterling's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aljamain Sterling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yasin Lin!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin digs a good hook to Sterling's body.
Lin forces Sterling back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lin.
Lin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sterling.
Lin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sterling.
Lin pushes Sterling back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lin manages to break the clinch.
Sterling looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sterling tries for a takedown but Lin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling dives in and grabs Lin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lin pushes down on Sterling's head and hops out.
Lin moves into the clinch.
Lin scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Lin.
Sterling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sterling 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.
Lin tries a knee to the head but Sterling blocks it.
Sterling jumps guard and drags Lin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lin has his hands clasped together but Sterling extends and breaks Lin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sterling.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aljamain Sterling!
Aljamain Sterling took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Highland Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zakaria Burch (ranked 3045 p4p, 3355 weight class) and Mark Dashark (ranked 107 p4p, 118 weight class). Dashark has chosen Big shark by BEACH BOYS as his entrance music. Zakaria Burch has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zakaria Burch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Dashark!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dashark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burch tries to avoid it but Dashark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burch to the ground. Burch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dashark scores with a takedown into Burch's guard.
Dashark slips nicely into half guard.
Dashark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burch tries to get to full guard but Dashark has control of the leg.
Dashark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dashark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Dashark seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dashark lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dashark is nestled in close to Burch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dashark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burch defending well though.
Burch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dashark on the ground.
Dashark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burch has hold of Dashark's hands but Dashark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burch tries to get out of the position.
Burch has hold of Dashark's hands but Dashark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dashark working Burch over with strikes.
Dashark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dashark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dashark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dashark slips a nice elbow through Burch's hands, connecting with Burch's forehead.
Dashark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dashark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dashark 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.
Ground and pound from Dashark.
Dashark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dashark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dashark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dashark passes to side control.
Dashark working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dashark lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Burch down.
Dashark lands an elbow.
Dashark cracks Burch with an elbow. That is naaassty.
 Burch is rocked!
Burch takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Burch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dashark scores with punches from side control.
Burch takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dashark has eaten all the pies!
Dashark working the head with strikes.
Dashark controls the position.
Dashark cracks Burch with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Dashark immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Burch is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Dashark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Dashark!
A relieved looking Mark Dashark 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Tonioli (ranked 3017 p4p, 2598 weight class) and Hemmo Partanen (ranked 388 p4p, 343 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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4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vinicius Tonioli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hemmo Partanen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partanen blocks a jab.
Partanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonioli counters by clinching up.
Tonioli pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tonioli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonioli tries to throw a body punch but Partanen avoids it by throwing Tonioli back against the cage.
Tonioli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Partanen backwards.
Tonioli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Partanen up against the cage.
Partanen manages to break the clinch.
Partanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partanen throws a hook but Tonioli avoids it easily.
Tonioli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Partanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Partanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonioli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Partanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonioli's head backwards.
 It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partanen looks to land a left hand but Tonioli moved out of range nicely.
Hemmo Partanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonioli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partanen.
Tonioli throwing a counter right hand but Partanen manages to avoid it.
Partanen connects with a single shot there.
Partanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tonioli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Partanen.
Partanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Partanen throws a hook but Tonioli blocks it.
Tonioli looks to clinch
and Partanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Tonioli tries to clinch but Partanen is having none of it.
Partanen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonioli under the eye.
Partanen looks to throw the jab but Tonioli is out of range.
Tonioli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Partanen throws an off balance right hand
and Tonioli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Partanen misses with a right hand
and Tonioli counters with a series of strikes. Partanen will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonioli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partanen.
Partanen works the jab nicely.
Vinicius Tonioli's cut is getting worse.
A jab lands there for Partanen.
Partanen looks to land a right hand but Tonioli moved out of range.
Tonioli misses with a hook to the body
and Partanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Partanen needs to keep his hands up - Tonioli had a free shot at his head there.
Partanen scores with a body shot.
Tonioli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partanen.
Tonioli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Partanen.
Tonioli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Partanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Partanen slips a straight right by Tonioli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partanen looks to land a left hand but Tonioli moved out of range nicely.
Partanen jabs at Tonioli's body.
Partanen cracks Tonioli with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tonioli tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Partanen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tonioli is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hemmo Partanen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Venegas (ranked 997 p4p, 3985 weight class) and Johan Costa (ranked 110 p4p, 371 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145
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Counter fighter
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frankie Venegas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johan Costa!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa has a takedown stuffed.
Costa 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.
Venegas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Venegas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Costa has his hands clasped together but Venegas extends and breaks Costa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Venegas .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Venegas !
Our winner, Frankie Venegas , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Luciano (ranked 1361 p4p, 1964 weight class) and Brock Karelin (ranked 190 p4p, 278 weight class). Tony Luciano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brock Karelin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brock Karelin!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin shoots in and bounces Luciano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Karelin trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano working a defensive guard here.
My spies in HB Training center inform me that Karelin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Karelin is in close to Luciano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Luciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karelin distracts Luciano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karelin controls the pace.
Karelin trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Luciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karelin on the ground.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Luciano has wrist control.
Karelin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Luciano dives on top into guard.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luciano defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Luciano controlling him for the moment.
Karelin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karelin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luciano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Luciano postures up.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano stays in close to Karelin's body and controls the position.
Karelin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Luciano manages to get himself to full guard.
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Luciano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karelin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Luciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Karelin preventing the sweep.
Luciano controls Karelin momentarily but Karelin frees himself.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Luciano can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karelin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Karelin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Karelin with a poor takedown
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
It looks like Brock Karelin has been cut.
Karelin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karelin fails with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Tony Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Karelin.
Karelin misses with a takedown
and Luciano counters with a huge left! Karelin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Luciano isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Karelin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Luciano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Luciano!
A victorious Tony Luciano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Berge (ranked 944 p4p, 2473 weight class) and Dennis Frost (ranked 125 p4p, 283 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
162
6 - 1 - 0 |
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26
160
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tobias Berge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Frost!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berge darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berge backwards.
Berge jumps guard.
Berge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.
Berge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frost passes into half guard.
Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Berge is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Berge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berge trying to hold on to Frost's head to control him but Frost postures up.
Frost passes into side control, despite Berge's attempt to control the position.
Frost is trying to get an arm triangle but Berge is defending well.
Frost trying to control the position but Berge is working away.
You can see the frustration on Berge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two 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.
Berge prevents Frost from moving into mount.
Berge can't do much from the bottom here.
Frost working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Berge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frost trying to control from half guard but Berge is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Frost is keen to just control but Berge is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Berge actively working from the bottom here.
Berge actively working from the bottom here.
Frost is keen to just control but Berge is a slippery customer.
Berge wants to get back to full guard.
Berge wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berge clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Frost uses from the top position.
Frost passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frost working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berge is looking to reverse the position.
Berge can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost trying to control the action but Berge is working from the bottom.
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 Tobias Berge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frost pushes Berge up against the cage in a clinch.
Frost pulls Berge into guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully.
Frost is looking for a triangle but Berge pushes his legs off easily.
Frost working a defensive guard but Berge passes into half guard.
Berge is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge is looking for a kimura here.
Frost trying to control but Berge postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berge seems to be looking for submissions.
Frost won't allow Berge to pass to mount.
Frost has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berge is working away from the top position though.
Berge is working for a submission of some sort.
Berge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frost is just riding it out for now. Berge eventually gives up the hold.
Berge is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Berge is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Frost regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tobias Berge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berge is aware though and is defending well.
Berge looking to pass the guard.
Frost wants to sweep here but Berge controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully.
Frost trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Berge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Frost looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Frost looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Frost!
Frost is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berge has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berge tries to buck Frost off but Frost is having none of it.
Frost trying to control the position but Berge is working away.
Frost tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Berge is trying to control Frost's posture but Frost avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berge tries to bench press Frost off him but Frost keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Frost clinches up against the cage.
Berge jumps guard but Frost stands there with Berge around his waist. Berge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frost has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Berge uses from the top position.
Berge is looking to pass into half guard but Frost pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Frost is in guard.
Berge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frost advances to half guard.
Berge wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Berge is refusing to be controlled, as Frost sits in half guard.
Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost passes to full mount!
Berge wants to hold on but Frost pushes him away.
Berge is squirming around, avoiding Frost's attempts to control the action.
Berge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frost wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Frost trying to control but Berge is having none of it.
Frost might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Berge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berge reaches up to try and control the position but Frost seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Berge rolls and tries to escape and now Frost has his back!
Berge trying to control the position but Frost manages to sink in the hooks.
Berge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Frost patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Berge fending off the submission attempt from Frost.
Berge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Frost patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost avoiding Berge 's attempts to control his hands.
Frost controlling well, preventing Berge from escaping the position.
Berge wants to control his opponent's hands but Frost gets his hands free.
Frost is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Berge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Berge just trying to survive but Frost is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Berge is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Berge manages to reverse the position and now he's in Frost's guard. Nice work there by Berge.
Berge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frost manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berge has Frost in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berge working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frost 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Frost!
Dennis Frost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tobias Berge was interviewed post fight and said 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kil Bon Hwa (ranked 662 p4p, 1830 weight class) and Blue Balls (ranked 90 p4p, 241 weight class). Blue Balls has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210
8 - 1 - 0 |
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211
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kil Bon Hwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blue Balls!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bon Hwa throws an off balance right hand
and Balls counters with a nice uppercut.
Balls misses with an uppercut.
Bon Hwa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Balls throws an off balance right hand
letting Bon Hwa counter with a right hand.
Balls looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bon Hwa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Balls throws a lazy uppercut
and Bon Hwa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balls thinking.
Balls looks winded!
A big right from Bon Hwa misses.
Bon Hwa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Balls looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bon Hwa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bon Hwa misses with a straight right.
Balls throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bon Hwa counter with a right hand.
Bon Hwa throws a shot from downtown. Balls moves away and avoids it.
Balls feints the counter takedown.
Bon Hwa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bon Hwa throws a big shot that misses.
Balls walks into a straight right hand from Bon Hwa.
Balls is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Bon Hwa. Balls falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Bon Hwa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kil Bon Hwa!
Our winner, Kil Bon Hwa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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