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RISE 60: Hunt v Daxton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Weismuller (ranked 5665 p4p, 5579 weight class) and Ameen Robertson (ranked 588 p4p, 580 weight class). Weismuller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nobody Speak. This should be fireworks!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Weismuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller forces Robertson back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robertson.
I was talking to Weismuller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Robertson tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robertson takes a shot to the head.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weismuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
Weismuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
Weismuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robertson! But no joy.
Weismuller looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws an overhand right that lands on Robertson's shoulder, as Robertson tries to avoid the shot.
Robertson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Weismuller is avoiding it.
Weismuller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robertson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weismuller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weismuller breaks from the clinch.
Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robertsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Robertson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
Weismuller cracks Robertson with an open hand slap.
Weismuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weismuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Robertson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Robertson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Robertson is out of range.
Robertson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weismuller cracks Robertson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Weismuller has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Robertson to stand back up!
 Robertson is rocked!
 It looks like Ameen Robertson has been cut.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller throws an overhand right that drops Robertson like a sack of potatoes! Weismuller dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Weismuller!
An out of breath Tommy Weismuller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Bakarow (ranked 6127 p4p, 4270 weight class) and Rendall Carter (ranked 587 p4p, 484 weight class). Rendall Carter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Bakarow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rendall Carter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a right and a left that Bakarow avoids nicely.
Carter lands with a nice combination. Bakarow backs away looking to recover.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter checks a leg kick.
Bakarow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Bakarow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Carter.
Bakarow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakarow stands up.
Bakarow is looking to clinch.
Carter lands a two punch combo.
Bakarow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bakarow tries to counter by clinching up but Carter breaks away and moves out of range.
Bakarow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carter defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Carter misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Carter
and Bakarow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bakarow trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bakarow presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bakarow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carter is keeping busy.
Bakarow misses with a punch to the body.
Bakarow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Bakarow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter tries to circle away but Bakarow has him pinned against the cage.
Bakarow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Bakarow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakarow is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bakarow has his back to the cage.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Bakarow is controlling him.
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Carter scores with a four punch combination!
A left and a right from Carter both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakarow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bakarow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bakarow throwing strikes but missing.
Carter is trying to keep Bakarow in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking for a guillotine here but Bakarow defends easily.
Bakarow passes into half guard.
Bakarow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bakarow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bakarow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carter is in a horrible position here. Bakarow smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakarow lands a big shot to the head and Carter winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sergey Bakarow!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Karter (ranked 4488 p4p, 4577 weight class) and Yung Brady (ranked 86 p4p, 88 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yung Brady!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Brady throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Brady scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brady. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady just misses with a punch to the body.
Brady swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brady looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.
Brady scores with a jab to the body.
Brady takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Karter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brady sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brady jabs at Karter's body.
Brady misses with a looping right.
Karter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brady sprawls and moves away.
Brady swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Karter attempts a counter takedown but Brady avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yung Brady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brady 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 8:10
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 8:10
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 8:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yung Brady!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Rouhini (ranked 3720 p4p, 4252 weight class) and Hoosein Abdul (ranked 399 p4p, 443 weight class). Hoosein Abdul has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabe Rouhini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hoosein Abdul!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Abdul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rouhini is looking to counter punch.
Rouhini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abdul's coach down at Next Level MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdul's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abdul shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rouhini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rouhini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul wants to control from the top but Rouhini keeps moving.
Rouhini looking to control.
Abdul is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouhini pulls Abdul in close to his closed guard and prevents Abdul from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdul lands with a nice combination. Rouhini backs away looking to recover.
Rouhini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abdul is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Abdul wants to improve his position but Rouhini is controlling well.
Rouhini slips a nice elbow through Abdul's hands, connecting with Abdul's forehead.
Abdul is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouhini looks to land a strike but Abdul avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Abdul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rouhini is one step ahead there.
Rouhini trying to control but Abdul is working from the bottom.
Abdul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rouhini trying to control the position.
Abdul landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Abdul trying to control but Rouhini is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouhini trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rouhini looking for a sweep. Not yet Rouhini, not yet.
Rouhini is trying to keep Abdul in close.
Rouhini keeping full guard, as Abdul tries to pass.
Abdul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abdul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rouhini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abdul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rouhini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdul is one step ahead there.
Abdul slips nicely into half guard.
Rouhini is pressing down on Abdul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rouhini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rouhini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abdul trying to control but Rouhini is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoosein Abdul dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Abdul there.
Rouhini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rouhini throws a looping overhand right but Abdul ducks down to avoid it.
Gabe Rouhini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rouhini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Rouhini catches Abdul right on the button with a cross.
Abdul misses with a two punch combination.
Abdul throws out a powerful jab.
Abdul shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Abdul was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rouhini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Abdul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rouhini can't do much from the bottom here.
Rouhini is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul lands a decent elbow from side control.
Abdul throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Abdul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abdul scores with punches from side control.
Abdul is looking to take a break and control but Rouhini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdul looks up at the clock and then as Rouhini takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abdul smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abdul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rouhini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hoosein Abdul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rouhini connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Abdul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdul working the ground and pound but Rouhini is defending the strikes.
Abdul working away.
Abdul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rouhini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abdul trying to control the position but Rouhini is working away.
Abdul gets to mount! Rouhini was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouhini tries to lock up and control but Abdul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abdul wants to control the pace but Rouhini is squirming around nicely.
Abdul working for a guillotine from mount but Rouhini is in no mood to give up.
Rouhini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abdul landing strikes from the mount.
Abdul is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rouhini has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Abdul looking for a guillotine from mount but Rouhini is having none of it.
Abdul with shots to the head and body - Rouhini looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul tries to push Rouhini's head away but Rouhini is holding on tight.
Rouhini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abdul landing strikes from the mount and Rouhini is in trouble!
Abdul landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rouhini tries to lock up and control but Abdul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Abdul connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Abdul lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rouhini hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rouhini is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoosein Abdul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Abdul drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abdul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abdul scores with a jab.
Hoosein Abdul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rouhini misses with a double jab.
Abdul unleashes a big counter combination but Rouhini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abdul throws a right hand that Rouhini ducks under and follows up with a left that Rouhini also avoids with ease.
Abdul throws a jab but it's blocked by Rouhini.
Nice uppercut lands for Abdul. That snapped Rouhini's head back.
Rouhini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Rouhini. No joy for Abdul on that attempt.
Abdul connects with a single shot there.
Abdul throws a right and a left that Rouhini avoids nicely.
Abdul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rouhini takes the fight into the clinch.
Abdul throws a punch but it's blocked by Rouhini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouhini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abdul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdul wants to take the fight to the mat but Rouhini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abdul stalling in the clinch.
Abdul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdul tries to score a body lock takedown but Rouhini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gabe Rouhini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoosein Abdul.
Rouhini is trying to drag Abdul to the mat but Abdul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abdul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rouhini throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rouhini is trying to stall.
Rouhini tries to stall but Abdul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouhini looking to stall.
Maybe Rouhini would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Rouhini wants a takedown but no success here.
Rouhini is trying to stall.
Abdul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rouhini.
Rouhini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abdul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rouhini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abdul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abdul lands a damaging elbow.
Rouhini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rouhini taking a breather.
Abdul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rouhini prevents it.
A body shot lands from Abdul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouhini wants to stall.
Abdul controlling the action here for a moment.
Rouhini is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rouhini to the mat. Rouhini regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abdul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abdul is in close to Rouhini's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rouhini controlling Abdul's posture.
Rouhini keeping moving, preventing Abdul from controlling successfully.
Abdul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoosein Abdul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abdul postures up in Rouhini's guard and throws a big left but Rouhini blocks it.
Rouhini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rouhini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdul controls the pace.
Gabe Rouhini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdul postures up.
Rouhini keeping moving, preventing Abdul from controlling successfully.
Rouhini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abdul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abdul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rouhini circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoosein Abdul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abdul 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoosein Abdul!
Hoosein Abdul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kojuro Kano (ranked 3126 p4p, 3724 weight class) and Robert Kelly (ranked 409 p4p, 472 weight class). Kelly has chosen I Like The Crotch On You as his entrance music. Robert Kelly 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kojuro Kano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kano takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Kano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kelly counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kano!
Kelly is working to tighten his grip on Kano's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kano has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kelly is really squeezing tight and eventually Kano passes out! Kelly breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robert Kelly!
A victorious Robert Kelly 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krit Leekpai (ranked 4197 p4p, 4106 weight class) and Walter Wiener (ranked 84 p4p, 81 weight class). Walter Wiener 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krit Leekpai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leekpai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leekpai tries a body shot but Wiener blocks it.
Leekpai pushes Wiener back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leekpai gets through Wiener's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leekpai lands a nice uppercut.
Wiener prevents a body shot from Leekpai.
Wiener content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leekpai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leekpai lands with a short shot to the head.
Leekpai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leekpai misses with the head strike.
Leekpai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leekpai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leekpai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wiener has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leekpai 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.
Leekpai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leekpai gets through Wiener's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wiener is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Leekpai.
Wiener is still on wobbly legs! Can Leekpai finish him?
Leekpai cracks Wiener with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leekpai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wiener with a big uppercut! Wiener tries to clinch up but Leekpai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wiener to the mat! Wiener covers up and Leekpai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Krit Leekpai!
A very excited looking Krit Leekpai rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Griffin (ranked 2670 p4p, 2825 weight class) and Sage Rochester (ranked 297 p4p, 308 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by Ordinary Man (Ozzy Osbourne ft. Elton John). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benjamin Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sage Rochester!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin leaves Rochester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rochester has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rochester misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rochester throws an off balance right hand
letting Griffin counter with a right hand.
Griffin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Rochester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Rochester finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rochester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Benjamin Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Rochester.
Rochester shoots and misses
and Griffin counters with a left to the body.
Rochester closes the distance but Griffin moves to the side
and Griffin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rochester thinking.
Rochester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Griffin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rochester.
Rochester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Rochester fails with a takedown attempt.
Rochester misses with a takedown attempt
and Rochester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sage Rochester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rochester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Rochester wants to counter the offense by Griffin and move into the clinch position.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rochester darts in looking for a takedown but Griffin gets double underhooks and turns Rochester into the cage.
Rochester closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Griffin did well to prevent Rochester getting side control.
Rochester is looking for a kimura here.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rochester on the ground.
Rochester is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rochester is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin is refusing to be controlled, as Rochester sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochester throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rochester landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rochester has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rochester prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Rochester is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Griffin is looking to control Rochester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?
Rochester is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rochester with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rochester looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griffin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rochester is taking a breather. Griffin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rochester in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Griffin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rochester!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sage Rochester!
In defeat, Benjamin Griffin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nobody retires undefeated. I told the world that I was better than Sage but he was the better man tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joanderson Ribeiro (ranked 2656 p4p, 3282 weight class) and David Cummings (ranked 272 p4p, 313 weight class). Ribeiro's entrance music is Tropkillaz-Gorilla. A fine choice. The key to victory for Joanderson Ribeiro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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154
7 - 2 - 0 |
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148
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joanderson Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cummings!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummings takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cummings avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cummings is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ribeiro looks to land a left hand but Cummings moved out of range nicely.
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Ribeiro backs off Cummings throws a huge counter combo but Ribeiro manages to avoid it all.
We've been hearing reports that Ribeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Cummings counters with a shoot takedown. Ribeiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Cummings is pushing down on Ribeiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Cummings has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cummings seems to be working for a kimura but Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.
Cummings is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Cummings is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings is stalling here. Ribeiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cummings seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ribeiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cummings wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Cummings tries to improve position but can't.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Cummings is working from the bottom.
Cummings is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Cummings is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cummings, who protects the arm well.
Cummings wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro tries to move to mount but Cummings blocks the move with his legs.
Cummings manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cummings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ribeiro is looking to advance position but Cummings won't allow it.
Cummings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribeiro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings is trying to get back to full guard.
Cummings trying to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cummings tries to lock up and control but Ribeiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cummings tries to reverse the position but Ribeiro maintains control.
We've been informed that Cummings has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cummings wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Cummings gets back to half guard.
Cummings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribeiro pulls his head out easily.
Ribeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cummings is just riding it out for now. Ribeiro eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Cummings defends the submission attempt.
Cummings tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Cummings desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ribeiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Cummings is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribeiro with a body shot.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Cummings ducks under and follows up with a left that Cummings also avoids with ease.
Cummings is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribeiro misses with a left hand
and Cummings decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribeiro's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings forces his way into half guard.
Cummings is working for a submission of some sort.
Cummings is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribeiro defends it well.
Cummings trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cummings is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.
Cummings seems to be working for a kimura but Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribeiro is looking to control Cummings's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
Cummings 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.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Cummings trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ribeiro trying to hold on to Cummings's head to control him but Cummings postures up.
Cummings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ribeiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cummings.
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.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Cummings avoids it well.
Cummings changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cummings avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cummings gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cummings has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ribeiro regains guard immediately.
Cummings wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Cummings will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
Cummings slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Cummings counters with a body kick.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cummings counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cummings slips nicely into half guard.
Cummings moves nicely into side control.
Cummings tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cummings has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cummings is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings staying calm.
Cummings swings around for an armbar but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cummings's guard.
Cummings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.
Cummings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.
Cummings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribeiro trying to control but Cummings is working from the bottom.
David Cummings has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummings is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving.
Cummings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cummings looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ribeiro is defending well. Cummings quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ribeiro has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cummings celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Cummings!
After winning the bout, David Cummings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Arnason (ranked 2484 p4p, 2796 weight class) and Dominik Dlask (ranked 285 p4p, 306 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oskar Arnason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominik Dlask!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dlask shoots in for a double leg but Arnason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Arnason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arnason throws a body punch but Dlask moves out of range.
Dlask is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arnason's half guard.
Dlask blocks the strikes from Arnason.
Dlask really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arnason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arnason tries to get to full guard but Dlask has control of the leg.
Arnason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dlask's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dlask's back!
Arnason is looking to control Dlask but Dlask is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Arnason 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.
Dlask is trying to break free.
Arnason is landing with strikes from the back.
Dlask rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dlask can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dlask wants to improve his position but Arnason is controlling well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnason is trying to control. Dlask wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arnason prevents Dlask from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dlask wants to get back to full guard.
Arnason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arnason trying to control the action but Dlask is working from the bottom.
Arnason is looking for a kimura here.
Dlask avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arnason.
Dlask felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dlask wants to improve his position but Arnason is controlling well.
Arnason is trying to control. Dlask wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnason is working for a submission of some sort.
Dlask is staying active underneath Arnason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arnason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dlask is looking to improve his position.
Dlask trying to control here.
Dlask tries to roll over but Arnason keeps him under control.
Dlask manages to get to full guard.
Dlask is looking to sweep but instead, Arnason has passed into half guard.
Dlask tries to roll over but Arnason keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dlask moves into full guard.
Arnason stopping the sweep attempt from Dlask.
Dlask lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Dlask has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Arnason has passed into side control.
Arnason is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dlask is trying to escape and Arnason transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dlask is forced to tap! Nice work there by Arnason! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oskar Arnason!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 1549 p4p, 1453 weight class) and Euan Daxton (ranked 208 p4p, 194 weight class). Daxton has chosen Mr Brightside as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215
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3 - 0 - 0 |
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Euan Daxton!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daxton takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Daxton forces Hunt back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daxton.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Daxton is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daxton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hand to the body from Daxton.
Daxton working hard to break the clinch.
Daxton is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Daxton tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt pushes Daxton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Daxton controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daxton breaks from the clinch.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Daxton.
Daxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daxton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Daxton's body.
Daxton takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Euan Daxton has been cut.
Daxton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt rushes Daxton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt tries a body shot but Daxton blocks it.
Daxton blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daxton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daxton lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Daxton controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Daxton.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daxton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daxton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daxton is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt tries a body shot but Daxton blocks it.
Daxton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Daxton blocks an uppercut.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daxtons head.
Hunt has Daxton pressed against the cage, preventing Daxton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Daxton's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Daxton controls the action.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Daxton blocks an uppercut.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Daxton's head.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Daxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daxton tries to clinch
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
letting Daxton counter with a right hand.
Daxton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daxton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
We've been informed that Daxton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Daxton tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daxton moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daxton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daxton backwards.
Daxton lands a nice shot to the body.
Daxton lands a body shot.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Daxton is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Daxton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daxton lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
A frustrated look appears on Daxton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daxton.
Daxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Daxton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Euan Daxton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Daxton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Daxton's head.
Hunt catches Daxton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Daxton clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Daxton controls his hands.
Daxton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daxton manages to break the clinch.
Euan Daxton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Daxton.
Daxton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Daxton avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Daxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daxton.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daxton or not.
Daxton is breathing heavily.
Daxton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Daxton has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Daxton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daxton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daxton blocking some punches.
Hunt tries to work over Daxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daxton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Daxton blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That has opened up Euan Daxton's cut even more.
Daxton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt gets through Daxton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Daxton controls his hands.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Mike Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daxton tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Daxton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Daxton backwards.
Hunt tries to work over Daxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt works on Daxton's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Daxton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daxton can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daxton can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Daxton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daxton misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daxton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Daxton tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daxton blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt tries a body shot but Daxton blocks it.
Daxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daxton is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Daxton stalling in the clinch.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Hunt prevents Daxton from breaking the clinch.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Euan Daxton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hunt clinches up against the cage.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daxton backwards.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daxton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daxton tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Daxton back against the cage.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daxton backwards.
Daxton is rocked!
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Daxton.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Daxton blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Daxton avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Daxton takes a shot to the head.
Daxton is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daxton seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Hunt.
Daxton blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daxton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daxton misses with a body punch.
Daxton stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton can't break the clinch.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Daxton prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Daxton blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daxton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daxton.
A short uppercut from Daxton.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daxton misses with a punch on the inside.
Daxton tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Daxton tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
A short right from Hunt.
Daxton wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daxtons head.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daxton's elbow.
Daxton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daxton wants to break free but Hunt has control.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Daxton.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daxton blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Daxton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt tries a body shot but Daxton blocks it.
Hunt cracks Daxton with a nice body shot.
Daxton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daxton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daxton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Daxton manages to avoid it.
Hunt drops Daxton with a huge uppercut! Daxton drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hunt is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hunt!
A relieved looking Mike Hunt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Euan Daxton spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for stepping in here with me. It was an honour to eat his punches.'.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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