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ENIGMA 102 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rico Van-Plant (ranked 3275 p4p, 3544 weight class) and Stephen Steve (ranked 408 p4p, 441 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Stephen Steve was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Van-Plant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Steve!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve drives through and clinches with Van-Plant against the cage.
Van-Plant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van-Plant gets a takedown into half guard.
Van-Plant 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.
Van-Plant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steve can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve has his hands clasped together around Van-Plant's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura but Steve is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van-Plant to get the leverage.
Van-Plant wants to work for an arm triangle but Steve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van-Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van-Plant.
Steve tries to roll over but Van-Plant keeps him under control.
Steve is staying active underneath Van-Plant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steve is in trouble now - Van-Plant has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant is working for a guillotine from mount but Steve frees his head quite easily.
Van-Plant wants to control the pace but Steve is squirming around nicely.
Van-Plant landing punches.
Steve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van-Plant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steve sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Van-Plant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steve wants to get back to full guard.
Steve is trying to maintain the position but Van-Plant is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steve holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Van-Plant is keen to just control but Steve is a slippery customer.
Steve trying to control here.
Van-Plant passes the guard and advances to mount!
Steve holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Van-Plant tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Steve is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant working for a submission but Steve is keeping him at bay.
Steve tries to reverse the position but Van-Plant maintains control.
Van-Plant is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Steve is in real trouble.
Van-Plant throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Van-Plant seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Van-Plant looking to break Steve's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steve remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Van-Plant will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Steve breaks Van-Plant's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Van-Plant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steve defends well.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van-Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steve is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Van-Plant dominated that round.
That's time! Van-Plant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steve chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van-Plant fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve gets caught napping as Van-Plant dives in and scores a takedown. Steve manages to retain guard.
Van-Plant wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Van-Plant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van-Plant wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Van-Plant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve working a defensive guard but Van-Plant passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve trying to control here.
Steve is looking for a sweep. Van-Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van-Plant trying to mount his opponent but Steve defends it.
Van-Plant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve is pressing down on Van-Plant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van-Plant won't allow Steve to sweep him here.
Van-Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Steve is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van-Plant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Van-Plant preventing the sweep.
Van-Plant stands up and waves to Steve to follow him.
Van-Plant 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.
Van-Plant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steve holds on and takes a little breather.
Van-Plant preventing the sweep.
Steve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van-Plant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rico Van-Plant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van-Plant content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Van-Plant working the strikes but Steve uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Van-Plant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steve is looking for a sweep. Van-Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van-Plant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura but Steve is defending well.
Van-Plant prevents Steve from improving his position.
Steve is defending against the submission attempts here by Van-Plant.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve is defending against the submission attempts here by Van-Plant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Van-Plant dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Van-Plant shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve throws a body punch but Van-Plant moves out of range.
Van-Plant checks a leg kick.
Van-Plant moves into the clinch successfully.
Steve breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Steve.
Steve gets through Van-Plant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van-Plant doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steve lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van-Plant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van-Plant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters by clinching up.
Steve utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steve keeps control of Van-Plant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve controlling the action here for a moment.
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van-Plant gets a double leg takedown into Steve's guard.
Steve wants to sweep here but Van-Plant controlling him for the moment.
Steve trying to control the position.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve pulls Van-Plant in close to his closed guard and prevents Van-Plant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve controls Van-Plant momentarily but Van-Plant frees himself.
Steve pulls Van-Plant in close to his closed guard and prevents Van-Plant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve looking to control.
Steve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Van-Plant from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant tries for a takedown but Steve sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Van-Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van-Plant manages to avoid it.
Rico Van-Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van-Plant is defended easily by Steve.
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Rico Van-Plant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van-Plant wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Van-Plant wants to clinch.
That's four 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steve.
That kick from Steve tenderised Van-Plant's leg. Van-Plant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van-Plant tries to clinch up.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van-Plant blocks a head kick by Steve.
Steve swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van-Plant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Van-Plant!
A victorious Rico Van-Plant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tam Yu Tai (ranked 2689 p4p, 3118 weight class) and Spider Monkey (ranked 343 p4p, 389 weight class). Yu Tai comes to the cage accompanied by Invincible Pole Fighter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tam Yu Tai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Yu Tai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yu Tai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Monkey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yu Tai.
Monkey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yu Tai counters with a nice leg kick.
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yu Tai scores with a body shot.
Yu Tai feints and then cracks Monkey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monkey down.
Yu Tai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yu Tai drops his hands momentarily and Monkey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yu Tai throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Yu Tai.
Monkey cracks Yu Tai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Monkey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey tries a head kick but it misses.
Monkey doesn't manage to clinch there - Yu Tai circles away.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Yu Tai counters with an outside leg kick.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu Tai lands the left hand.
Monkey swings for the body but Yu Tai moves out of range.
Yu Tai is looking to counter punch.
Yu Tai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Yu Tai checks it
and Yu Tai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yu Tai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monkey finds it's way round the side to connect with Yu Tai's head.
Yu Tai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Yu Tai moves away and avoids it.
Yu Tai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Monkey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monkey.
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!
Jab from Monkey.
Yu Tai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monkey delivers a nice body kick.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Yu Tai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey lands with an overhand left.
Yu Tai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Monkey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Monkey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 Monkey is rocked!
Monkey tries to get into range but Yu Tai steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Monkey! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Yu Tai scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tam Yu Tai!
A victorious Tam Yu Tai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 2076 p4p, 2018 weight class) and Henry Colt (ranked 128 p4p, 125 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Colt!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Colt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Colt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Colt avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Colt's sensitive parts.
Akhtankhanov thuds a left hand into Colt's body.
Colt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colt throws a wild body kick that Akhtankhanov sees coming a mile off.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colt punishes Akhtankhanov's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Akhtankhanov's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Colt tries to clinch up.
Colt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and Colt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Henry Colt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Colt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colt tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Colt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Colt.
A jab from Colt misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Colt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the chin there.
Colt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colt.
Colt avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colt misses with a series of wild punches.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Colt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colt.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the button.
Colt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Colt jumps back.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Colt moved out of range.
Colt throws a good cross that connects.
Colt throws a head kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Colt should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick from Colt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colt throws a head kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Colt lands the left hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Colt slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Colt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Colt's body.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Colt misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Colt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Colt. That one must have hurt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Colt moves away and avoids it.
Colt looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Colt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Colt lands a head shot.
Colt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akhtankhanov.
Colt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Colt manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov cracks Colt with a good jab.
Colt lands a nice looking body shot.
Colt thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Colt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Colt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Colt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Colt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Akhtankhanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Colt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akhtankhanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Colt moves away and avoids it.
Colt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Colt has time to react.
A big left from Colt misses.
Colt is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
Akhtankhanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Colt jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Colt lands with a nice body punch.
Akhtankhanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colt can pounce on him.
Akhtankhanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Colt moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akhtankhanov has time to react.
Akhtankhanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Colt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Colt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Colt scores with a body shot.
Colt looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Colt thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Good leg kick by Colt.
Colt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Colt scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Colt scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Colt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Colt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Akhtankhanov coming out on top.
Colt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Colt moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Colt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Colt jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Colt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akhtankhanov. That one must have hurt.
Colt is looking to clinch.
Colt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colt moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Colt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Colt throws a head kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Colt moves out of range.
Colt misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Colt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colt moves away.
Colt scores with a decent looking hook.
Colt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Colt tries to clinch up but Akhtankhanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Henry Colt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
Colt scores with a hook.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akhtankhanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Colt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Colt is looking to clinch.
Colt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Colt.
Colt misses with a kick to the body.
Colt lands with a slapping head kick.
Colt misses the body punch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colt ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Colt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Colt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Colt off balance momentarily.
Akhtankhanov moves in looking to clinch but Colt pushes him off.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Colt.
Colt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Colt tries to land a front kick but Akhtankhanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Colt stuns Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Colt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Colt lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Akhtankhanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Colt looks to land a body kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Colt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Colt.
Colt blocks a leg kick.
Colt swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick from Colt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Akhtankhanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Colt moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colt pushes Akhtankhanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Colt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Colt.
Colt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Colt is keeping busy.
Colt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Colt manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Colt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Colt moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Colt lands with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Colt's head but Colt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colt.
Akhtankhanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Colt doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Colt lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Colt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Colt misses with a looping left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Colt.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Colt's knee but Colt avoids it well.
Colt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Colt. That snapped Akhtankhanov's head back.
Colt throws a wild body kick that Akhtankhanov sees coming a mile off.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Colt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Colt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Colt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Colt throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Colt saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Colt.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
Colt checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt cracks a nice hook into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Colt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Colt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Colt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov blocks a head kick by Colt.
Colt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Colt tries a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Colt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akhtankhanov forces Colt back against the cage and clinches.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Colt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Colt.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Colt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colt backwards.
Akhtankhanov gets through Colt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colt throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Colt.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Colt backwards.
Colt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akhtankhanov or not.
Colt lands with a short shot to the head.
Colt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akhtankhanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Colt tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov throws a body kick that misses.
Colt avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Colt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akhtankhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Colt is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Colt to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Colt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
Colt connects with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Akhtankhanov if he has to take too many more of those.
Colt wants to clinch.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Colt.
Colt swats away the attempt to clinch by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
Colt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
Colt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akhtankhanov moves forwards but Colt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Colt. That snapped Akhtankhanov's head back.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Colt.
Colt misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Akhtankhanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Colt doesn't seem phased though.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colt.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Colt throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Akhtankhanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colt can pounce on him.
Colt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Colt punishes Akhtankhanov's body with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Colt!
A nice inside leg kick there by Colt. That's going to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Colt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Colt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Colt closes the distance but Akhtankhanov moves to the side
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
Colt is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Colt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Colt 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Colt!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Colt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 2461 p4p, 2314 weight class) and Free Waterfall Jr (ranked 324 p4p, 306 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Free Waterfall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waterfall Jr misses with a head kick.
Waterfall Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Gracie catches Waterfall Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body shot.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Waterfall Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Waterfall Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie throws a jab when Waterfall Jr was well out of range.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Waterfall Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Waterfall Jr throws a big counter head kick but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Waterfall Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Waterfall Jr misses.
Waterfall Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Waterfall Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Waterfall Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Waterfall Jr. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Waterfall Jr's guard.
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.
Gracie passes Waterfall Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Waterfall Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control from Waterfall Jr's half guard. Waterfall Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Waterfall Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Waterfall Jr working a defensive guard here.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Waterfall Jr seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Waterfall Jr is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Kron Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Waterfall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Waterfall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Waterfall Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Waterfall Jr's head.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waterfall Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Waterfall Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Gracie misses.
Waterfall Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr misses with a head kick.
Waterfall Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Waterfall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Free Waterfall Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Waterfall Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie swings for the body but Waterfall Jr moves out of range.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Waterfall Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Waterfall Jr is working away.
Gracie is pressing down on Waterfall Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waterfall Jr is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Waterfall Jr is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gracie is tapping! Great win for Waterfall Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Free Waterfall Jr!
A victorious Free Waterfall Jr 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McDade (ranked 1901 p4p, 2217 weight class) and Tom Eli (ranked 254 p4p, 294 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin McDade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Eli!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 It looks like Kevin McDade has been cut.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Eli.
It seemed like Eli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDade throws a lazy right hand but Eli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDade has managed to clinch.
McDade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eli.
McDade tries to work over Eli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
McDade misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDade prevents Eli from breaking the clinch.
Eli is trying to break free.
Eli is trying to break the clinch but McDade is controlling him.
Eli is looking to break free of the clinch but McDade has double underhooks.
Eli breaks the clinch.
Eli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 It looks like Tom Eli has been cut.
McDade throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Eli counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Eli.
McDade misses with a looping left.
McDade with a jab.
A head kick from Eli lands but McDade takes it in his stride.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eli throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from McDade misses.
Eli misses with a leg kick
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eli.
McDade checks the leg kick.
Eli defending well as McDade loads up on a big left hand.
McDade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eli.
McDade lands a nice hook to Eli's body. Eli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eli throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
McDade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Eli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eli throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.
McDade with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eli manages to avoid it.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eli.
Eli works McDade's body with a nice hook.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDade slips a straight right by Eli.
A slow jab from Eli misses its intended target.
McDade throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eli throws a head kick but McDade moves out of range.
McDade connects with an inside leg kick.
McDade scores with a punch to the head.
McDade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eli counters with a one-two to the body.
Eli blocks a jab.
Eli connects with a looping right hand.
McDade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from McDade misses.
Eli looks to land a body kick but McDade moved away.
A head kick misses from Eli.
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eli manages to avoid it.
Eli misses the jab.
McDade lands with a straight right. Eli didn't see that one coming.
That has opened up Tom Eli's cut even more.
McDade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eli is rocked!
McDade misses with a straight right.
Eli is still on wobbly legs! Can McDade finish him?
McDade moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDade throws a big shot that misses.
McDade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDade lands a big uppercut and Eli crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Eli looks OK. McDade waves Eli back to his feet!
McDade sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Eli's defenses. It connects perfectly with Eli's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin McDade!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie McDermott (ranked 3019 p4p, 2515 weight class) and Dick Glover (ranked 380 p4p, 327 weight class). McDermott comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping up to Boston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Glover!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover needs to keep his hands up - McDermott had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.
Glover misses with a low kick.
Glover is looking to slow McDermott down with leg kicks.
Glover fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDermott stuffs the takedown attempt from Glover. Glover gets slowly back to his feet.
Glover scores with a hook.
McDermott slips a jab from Glover.
Glover shoots in looking for a takedown but McDermott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDermott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDermott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eddie McDermott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Glover.
McDermott misses the jab.
Glover scores with a kick to the midsection.
Glover ducks right into an uppercut from McDermott.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDermott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glover.
Glover uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
Eddie McDermott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott digs a good body shot into Glover's ribs.
Glover blocks a jab.
Glover digs a good body shot into McDermott's ribs.
McDermott misses with a body shot.
McDermott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Glover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDermott tries to bum rush Glover with a series of wild strikes but Glover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glover takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
McDermott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDermott walks into a stiff left hand from Glover.
McDermott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glover connects with a body shot that sends McDermott's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermott just misses with a punch to the body.
McDermott throws a hook but Glover blocks it.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
A jab from Glover finds it's way through McDermott's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover dives in for a single leg takedown but McDermott sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from Glover.
McDermott throws a hook to the side of Glover's head but Glover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glover has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Glover blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Glover misses
and McDermott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDermott takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
McDermott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDermott misses with the combination.
McDermott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glover lands with an overhand left.
McDermott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Glover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDermott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover avoids the body shot from McDermott.
The fighters circling - McDermott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Glover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermott.
McDermott loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
Glover shoots in but no luck this time.
McDermott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glover circles away quickly and effectively.
Glover with the counter takedown but McDermott avoids it easily.
Glover tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McDermott misses its target.
McDermott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glover scores with a jab.
Glover shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McDermott makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott avoids the body shot from Glover.
Glover slips under a jab from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a hook. Glover ducked under it nicely.
Glover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McDermott throws a hook to the side of Glover's head but Glover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glover lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDermott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glover counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDermott won't be happy with that.
Glover working the ground and pound but McDermott is defending the strikes.
Glover controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDermott is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Glover misses with the ground and pound.
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 Eddie McDermott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDermott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDermott seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McDermott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McDermott leaves Glover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDermott's head.
Glover misses with a takedown attempt - McDermott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eddie McDermott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Glover.
McDermott throws the left hand but Glover avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from McDermott misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott misses with a hook.
Glover misses with a wild combination.
McDermott cracks Glover with an open hand slap.
A big left from McDermott misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott misses with a few strikes there.
Glover takes a swing at McDermott's ribcage but misses.
McDermott connects with a jab.
Glover dives in for a single leg takedown but McDermott sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Glover.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McDermott digs a good body shot into Glover's ribs.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
Glover throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDermott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Dick Glover's cut even more.
McDermott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around?
Glover misses the shot to the body.
McDermott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Glover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDermott.
Glover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
And Glover tries to counter it with a takedown but McDermott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover throws a body punch but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glover's head.
A head kick misses from Glover.
McDermott cracks Glover with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDermott takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for McDermott.
The crowd cheers as Glover lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDermott doesn't seem phased though.
Eddie McDermott is winning the standup battle so far.
Glover has a takedown stuffed.
McDermott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDermott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Glover misses with a series of wild punches.
Glover looks to throw a body kick
and McDermott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glover throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDermott throws an off balance right hand
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.
McDermott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The cut above Dick Glover's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Glover lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Glover shoots in looking for a takedown but McDermott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice jab there from Glover.
McDermott moves out of range as Glover strikes.
McDermott misses with a body shot.
McDermott throws a shot from downtown. Glover moves away and avoids it.
Glover looks to land a body kick but McDermott moved away.
McDermott throws a combination that misses
and Glover counters with a one-two to the body.
McDermott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDermott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glover throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott with a nice cross.
McDermott misses with a looping left.
Glover slips under a jab from McDermott.
Dick Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover looks to throw a body kick
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Glover jabs McDermott right on the nose. McDermott blinks but takes it well.
McDermott is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from McDermott misses.
McDermott just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for McDermott.
Glover with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDermott tests Glover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glover connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDermott momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie McDermott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Glover slips under a jab from McDermott.
Glover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glover needs to keep his hands up - McDermott had a free shot at his head there.
Glover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDermott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glover moves away from the strike by McDermott.
Glover lands a jab.
Glover throws a lazy right hand but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDermott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
A jab from McDermott misses.
The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDermott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDermott avoids the body shot from Glover.
McDermott defending well as Glover loads up on a big left hand.
Glover throws a big shot that misses.
McDermott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDermott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermott.
Glover throws a right hand that misses
enabling McDermott to counter with a crisp jab.
Glover lands a jab.
McDermott throws a shot from downtown. Glover moves away and avoids it.
McDermott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glover staying out of range there.
Glover throws a push kick but McDermott slaps the foot to one side.
McDermott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDermott throws a hook to the side of Glover's head but Glover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glover now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice cross by Glover.
Glover getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glover misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dick Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Glover.
Glover lands with a nice combination. McDermott backs away looking to recover.
Glover lands a jab to the head.
A big right from McDermott misses.
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDermott moves out of range of the strikes.
McDermott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glover lands with a nice body punch.
McDermott misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
McDermott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Glover has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDermott throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Glover moves out of range of the strikes.
Glover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like McDermott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glover closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDermott did well to prevent Glover getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glover is keen to just control but McDermott is a slippery customer.
Glover thows a huge punch but McDermott dodges it nicely.
McDermott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Glover.
Glover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Glover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDermott's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Glover 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Glover.
Glover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Glover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Glover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Glover wants to work for an arm triangle but McDermott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Glover there.
Glover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Glover drops an elbow to the side of McDermott's head.
Eddie McDermott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDermott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Glover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Glover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDermott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie McDermott!
Eddie McDermott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Penny Ming (ranked 938 p4p, 2096 weight class) and Cormac McCarthy (ranked 129 p4p, 249 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Penny Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy slips under a jab from Ming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCarthy! But no joy.
Ming seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Ming misses.
Ming on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Ming is predictable there
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by McCarthy. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy lands a right hook to the body.
Ming uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarthy has time to react.
A low kick from Ming is predictable there
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Ming misses the target.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Ming's body. Ming takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ming throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
It seemed like McCarthy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ming pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ming tries to sprawl but McCarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McCarthy is taking a breather. Ming 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCarthy lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
McCarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCarthy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ming's head.
Ming is looking to escape.
McCarthy working over Ming with some ground and pound. Ming looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ming knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
Ming moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCarthy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ming wants to stand but McCarthy is controlling the position.
Ming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ming keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy prevents Ming from getting back to his feet.
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
McCarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Ming's brow.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCarthy is in close to Ming's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ming's head.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
Ming wants to stand and escape but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ming is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy cracks Ming with a solid left hand.
McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCarthy is in close to Ming's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ming doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy stands up over Ming, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ming is looking to stand back up but McCarthy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ming.
McCarthy working the head and body with strikes.
McCarthy prevents Ming from standing back up.
Ming is staying active underneath McCarthy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ming pushes McCarthy off looking to stand but McCarthy dives back in and keeps control.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Ming is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy slips a nice elbow through Ming's hands, connecting with Ming's forehead.
McCarthy passes to full mount!
BOOM! McCarthy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Ming's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCarthy works the jab nicely.
Ming changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Ming manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Ming.
Ming pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Ming.
Ming throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ming slaps away a takedown attempt from McCarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarthy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ming did well to prevent McCarthy getting side control.
McCarthy prevents Ming from standing back up.
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCarthy is controlling the pace.
McCarthy winds up and cracks Ming with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ming does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Ming's temple.
Cormac McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy is nestled in close to Ming, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ming on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCarthy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ming with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ming is looking to improve his position.
McCarthy 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.
Ming is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarthy is nestled in close to Ming, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ming taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McCarthy working over Ming with some ground and pound. Ming looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ming taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
McCarthy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McCarthy working Ming over with strikes.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ming tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Ming's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ming is trying to stand back up but McCarthy is controlling him
McCarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ground and pound from McCarthy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is nestled in close to Ming, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ming is looking to escape.
McCarthy working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCarthy lands a nice short elbow.
 Ming is rocked!
McCarthy is nestled in close to Ming, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Ming is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ming has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ming is trying to stand.
McCarthy drops an elbow to the side of Ming's head.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCarthy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ming wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Ming is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from McCarthy.
McCarthy is nestled in close to Ming, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ming trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy lands a big elbow - Ming is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for McCarthy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
After winning the bout, Cormac McCarthy 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hrvoje Palmotic (ranked 1222 p4p, 1754 weight class) and Peter Piper (ranked 169 p4p, 234 weight class). Palmotic comes to the cage accompanied by One day I'll be king. Hrvoje Palmotic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Piper's 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Palmotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Piper!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piper tries to clinch but Palmotic moves out of range.
Piper rushes Palmotic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Piper lands a right hand.
Palmotic works on Piper's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Piper.
Palmotic prevents a body shot from Piper.
Piper throws a head punch that misses.
Piper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Piper can't find room to land a body shot as Palmotic controls the action.
Piper has a couple of punches blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic lands with a light punch inside.
Palmotic scores with a hook to the body.
Piper working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmotic.
Piper working aggressively here.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palmotic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Piper looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Palmotic as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palmotic works on Piper's body with a couple of short punches.
Palmotic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Palmotic lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Palmotic.
Palmotic works on Piper's body with a couple of short punches.
Palmotic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palmotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmotic pushes Piper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palmotic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Palmotic.
Piper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Piper is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Piper is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmotic finish him?
Palmotic misses with some punches.
Palmotic lands a body punch.
Palmotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palmotic misses with some punches.
Palmotic has a couple of punches blocked by Piper.
Piper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Piper seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmotic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmotic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Palmotic throws a big uppercut that drops Piper! More strikes from Palmotic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Piper lies dazed against the cage as Palmotic celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic!
A very excited looking Hrvoje Palmotic 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 330 p4p, 427 weight class) and Cynical Christoph (ranked 42 p4p, 57 weight class). Redcliffe comes into the arena with Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k) blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwame Redcliffe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cynical Christoph!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcliffe thumps Christoph with a low kick.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christoph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcliffe swings for the body but Christoph moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Good work by Christoph as he checks the leg kick.
Christoph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redcliffe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body. Christoph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redcliffe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christoph throws a sloppy head kick and Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
Redcliffe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe keeps Christoph at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoph wants to land a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redcliffe sizes up Christoph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Christoph fails to land with a series of punches.
Christoph looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe throws an off balance right hand
and Christoph counters with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Christoph jumps back.
Christoph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Christoph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christoph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Christoph crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Redcliffe - the referee stops the clock and Christoph gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Redcliffe. Christoph manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Christoph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Christoph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Christoph counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph throws a head kick but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Redcliffe. Christoph shrugs it off though.
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christoph replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Redcliffe blocks it well.
Redcliffe scores with a head kick.
Christoph throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christoph checks a leg kick.
Christoph throws a big counter head kick but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Christoph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe connects with a single shot there.
Christoph moves out of range of the body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Christoph.
A head kick misses from Christoph.
Christoph walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Christoph misses with a looping right.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christoph moves out of range of the body kick from Redcliffe.
Christoph has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Christoph ducks right into an uppercut from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Christoph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christoph down.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe cracks Christoph with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christoph's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christoph walks into a stiff left hand from Redcliffe.
Christoph walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christoph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Redcliffe tries a low kick but Christoph avoids it.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redcliffe connects with a jab.
Christoph misses the shot to the body.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Christoph takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christoph throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Christoph throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Redcliffe's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Redcliffe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
And Christoph responds with a good body kick, but Redcliffe manages to step out the way in time.
Christoph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Christoph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christoph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut
and Christoph counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christoph checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christoph manages to avoid it.
Christoph is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christoph.
Christoph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoph moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Redcliffe looks for the body kick but Christoph saw that one coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Christoph might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Redcliffe has got the better of the exchanges.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Christoph throws a chopping leg kick but Redcliffe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christoph is looking to land body kicks.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Christoph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christoph can do to turn this around?
Redcliffe misses with a kick to the body
and Christoph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Christoph moves out of range of the strikes.
Christoph tries a quick counter leg kick but Redcliffe is wise to it.
Christoph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christoph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Redcliffe swings for the body but Christoph moves out of range.
And Christoph responds with a good body kick, but Redcliffe manages to step out the way in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christoph's head.
Christoph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christoph scores with the left hand. Redcliffe knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body. Christoph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christoph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redcliffe's head backwards.
Redcliffe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Christoph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Redcliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christoph's sensitive parts.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christoph. That did some damage!
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Christoph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christoph defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe punishes Christoph's body with a nice straight punch.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick.
Redcliffe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christoph on the side of the head.
Christoph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Christoph down.
Christoph swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Christoph scores with a spinning back kick!
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Christoph doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Christoph misses with a few strikes there.
Redcliffe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Christoph.
Christoph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Redcliffe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Christoph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Christoph moved out of range.
Redcliffe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Redcliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Christoph off balance momentarily.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Christoph is trying to counter with his kicks.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Christoph moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Christoph misses with a body kick.
Christoph avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Christoph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe with a hook.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a left hand
and Christoph makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Christoph.
Nice defenses there by Christoph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christoph blocks a jab.
Redcliffe dips to his left and cracks Christoph with an uppercut!
Redcliffe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christoph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Christoph finds it's target.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Christoph thinks about the counter body kick.
Christoph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a glancing blow to the side of Christoph's head.
Redcliffe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Christoph misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the body
letting Christoph counter with a right hand.
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Christoph slaps the foot to one side.
Christoph shapes to counter with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Redcliffe thumps Christoph with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christoph now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christoph moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Christoph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christoph.
A counter left hand to the body from Redcliffe misses its target.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christoph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Christoph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christoph checks a leg kick.
Christoph follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Christoph misses with an uppercut.
Christoph misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Christoph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christoph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christoph on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Redcliffe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redcliffe thumps Christoph with a low kick.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Christoph ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Christoph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot
and Christoph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christoph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christoph blocks the body kick.
Christoph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Christoph.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christoph slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Christoph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christoph defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Christoph avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a jab to Christoph's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Christoph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christoph has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christoph moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
As Redcliffe backs off Christoph throws a huge counter combo but Redcliffe manages to avoid it all.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut
and Christoph counters with a thumping low kick.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Christoph's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Redcliffe lands a head shot.
Redcliffe works the jab nicely.
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christoph finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
Christoph cracks Redcliffe with an open hand slap.
A punch lands to the side of Christoph 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Christoph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws an overhand right that lands on Christoph's shoulder, as Christoph tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christoph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Christoph throws a big counter head kick but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christoph.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Christoph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christoph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Christoph throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe is looking to chop away at Christoph's legs.
And Christoph responds with a good body kick, but Redcliffe manages to step out the way in time.
Redcliffe throws a right hand that misses
and Christoph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christoph is out of range and Redcliffe settles back down.
Christoph lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe tries a low kick but Christoph avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Redcliffe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Christoph.
Redcliffe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christoph is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christoph misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Christoph moves out of range easily.
Christoph throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christoph avoids a kick to the body.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Christoph avoids it easily.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.
Christoph thinks about the counter body kick.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Christoph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Christoph off balance momentarily.
Redcliffe avoids a kick to the body.
Redcliffe scores with a hook.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christoph.
Christoph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christoph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the body kick.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Christoph's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christoph.
Redcliffe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christoph counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christoph tries to land a body kick
letting Redcliffe counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Christoph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christoph replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Redcliffe blocks it well.
Christoph tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Redcliffe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christoph doesn't seem phased though.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Christoph down.
Christoph throws a body kick that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Christoph's leg. Christoph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christoph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe had his way with Cynical Christoph in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Christoph looks for the body kick but Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Christoph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Christoph crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Redcliffe - the referee stops the clock and Christoph gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Redcliffe. Christoph manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Christoph walks forward, straight into a front kick from Redcliffe.
Christoph throws a push kick but Redcliffe slaps the foot to one side.
Redcliffe with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe scores with the left hand. Christoph knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.
Christoph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range.
Christoph steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Redcliffe. Christoph shrugs it off though.
Nice shot lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick from Redcliffe is predictable there
and Christoph counters with a nice leg kick.
Christoph wants to land a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe throws a shot from downtown. Christoph moves away and avoids it.
Christoph throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Christoph.
Christoph has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a head kick by Christoph.
Cynical Christoph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christoph.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Christoph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christoph down.
Redcliffe swings for the body but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redcliffe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christoph checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Christoph ducked under it nicely.
Christoph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christoph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him.
Redcliffe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Redcliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Christoph off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Christoph counters with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Christoph tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Redcliffe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christoph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christoph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcliffe dodges the punch combination from Christoph.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Christoph.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tried to score with a low kick but Christoph checks it.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Christoph's leg. Christoph is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Christoph misses.
Redcliffe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Christoph's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christoph takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Christoph takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Christoph throws a sloppy head kick
letting Redcliffe counter with a right hand.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Redcliffe misses with a hook
and Christoph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kwame Redcliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redcliffe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Kwame Redcliffe retains his lightweight title!
Kwame Redcliffe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omer Demirci (ranked 524 p4p, 352 weight class) and Bruce Kiwi (ranked 77 p4p, 53 weight class). Kiwi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Reaper. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omer Demirci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Kiwi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demirci defending well as Kiwi loads up on a big left hand.
Kiwi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Demirci swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiwi.
Demirci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiwi.
Demirci swings for the body but Kiwi moves out of range.
Kiwi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.
A telegraphed right hand from Demirci misses the target.
Kiwi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi connects with a right hand. Demirci shakes it off.
Demirci looks to land a left hand but Kiwi moved out of range nicely.
Kiwi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demirci throws out the jab.
Kiwi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kiwi throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirci keeps the fight on the outside.
Demirci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Kiwi misses.
Demirci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiwi connects with a body shot that sends Demirci's belly button to the back.
Kiwi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kiwi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kiwi throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kiwi sprawls and moves away.
Kiwi misses with a low kick.
Kiwi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Demirci lands a body punch.
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses.
Kiwi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kiwi.
Demirci throws a looping overhand right but Kiwi ducks down to avoid it.
Demirci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiwi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Demirci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiwi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demirci slips a straight right by Kiwi.
Kiwi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kiwi with a nice cross.
Kiwi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiwi leaves Demirci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kiwi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Demirci swings for the body but Kiwi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Demirci scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bruce Kiwi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiwi slips under a jab.
Demirci has his takedown stuffed
and Demirci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demirci moves out of range as Kiwi strikes.
Kiwi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Demirci misses with an uppercut
and Kiwi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiwi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demirci avoids the body shot from Kiwi.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kiwi sprawls and moves away.
Kiwi darts in and clinches Demirci up against the cage.
Demirci is working Kiwi over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demirci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demirci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kiwi to the mat! Kiwi manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demirci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Demirci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kiwi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Demirci trying to control the action but Kiwi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiwi is trying to get back to his feet.
Demirci wants to control but Kiwi is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Kiwi misses.
Kiwi throws a shot from downtown. Demirci moves away and avoids it.
Kiwi tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiwi misses the target.
Kiwi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demirci.
Kiwi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Demirci has Kiwi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiwi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kiwi lands with a light punch inside.
Kiwi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kiwi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi is looking to clinch but Demirci is avoiding it.
Demirci gets tackled into the cage by Kiwi. Kiwi maintains the clinch.
Demirci blocking some punches.
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Demirci.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwi pushes Demirci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Kiwi fails to land.
Kiwi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiwi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Demirci's efforts to push away.
Demirci has a couple of punches blocked by Kiwi.
Demirci lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiwi backwards.
Demirci cracks Kiwi with a nice body shot.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demirci scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiwi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demirci is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kiwi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kiwi tries a body shot but Demirci blocks it.
Kiwi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiwi moves in looking to clinch but Demirci pushes him off.
Kiwi throws a series of punches but Demirci avoids them all with ease.
Demirci misses with a wild body shot.
Kiwi tries to clinch but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci feinted with a counter takedown.
Kiwi throws a head kick but Demirci moves out of range.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demirci lands with a hook. Kiwi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kiwi throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Kiwi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demirci dodges the punch combination from Kiwi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Demirci.
Kiwi ducks under a wild hook from Demirci.
And Kiwi responds with a good body kick, but Demirci manages to step out the way in time.
Kiwi throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demirci throws a hook to the side of Kiwi's head but Kiwi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiwi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demirci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demirci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiwi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi swings for the body but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kiwi sprawls and moves away.
Kiwi loads up on a big right hand but Demirci slips the punch.
Demirci changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demirci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiwi throws out the jab.
Kiwi throws a looping overhand right but Demirci ducks down to avoid it.
Kiwi tries to clinch but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Kiwi as Demirci shoots in.
Kiwi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kiwi throws an off balance right hand
so Demirci counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Demirci drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kiwi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Demirci has Kiwi in his guard.
Demirci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demirci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiwi is one step ahead there.
Demirci looking for a guillotine here but Kiwi defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demirci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kiwi misses with a body shot.
Demirci fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kiwi sprawls well initially but Demirci persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Demirci is looking for a kimura but Kiwi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Demirci to get the leverage.
Demirci is keen to just control but Kiwi is a slippery customer.
Demirci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kiwi reverses the position - he's now on top in Demirci's guard.
Kiwi stands and steps away. Demirci gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi cracks Demirci with a good jab.
Kiwi misses with a straight left.
Kiwi clinches up against the cage.
Demirci drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiwi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kiwi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Demirci swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiwi.
Demirci tries to counter with a takedown but Kiwi is quick to defend against it.
Kiwi throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Demirci attempts a counter takedown but Kiwi avoids it well and moves away.
Demirci avoids the head kick by Kiwi.
Demirci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Demirci shoots in and gets a takedown into Kiwi's guard.
Kiwi keeping full guard, as Demirci tries to pass.
Kiwi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Demirci controls the pace.
Kiwi wants to stand and escape but Demirci is having none of it.
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.
Demirci looking to sit in guard and control but Kiwi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Demirci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kiwi has passed into side control.
Demirci dodges the ground and pound from Kiwi.
Demirci struggling a bit here.
Demirci is trying to get back to half guard.
Kiwi laying and praying for a moment but Demirci takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci tries to roll over but Kiwi keeps him under control.
Omer Demirci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demirci is staying active underneath Kiwi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Demirci regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kiwi.
Bruce Kiwi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kiwi wants to get up but he can't break Demirci's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kiwi postures up.
Demirci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiwi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Demirci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Demirci pushes a forearm under Kiwi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kiwi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omer Demirci!
After winning the bout, Omer Demirci 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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