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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Udonis Okoro (ranked 5988 p4p, 23360 weight class) and Karl Skarsgard (ranked 613 p4p, 681 weight class). Okoro comes to the cage accompanied by The HU - Sad But True. 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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Udonis Okoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Skarsgard!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarsgard is looking to clinch.
Okoro throwing a counter right hand but Skarsgard manages to avoid it.
Skarsgard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okoro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okoro shoots in for a takedown but Skarsgard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Skarsgard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skarsgard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skarsgard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skarsgard tries to land knees in the clinch but Okoro avoids the damage to the body.
Skarsgard turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Okoro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Okoro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okoro trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Skarsgard has passed into half guard!
Okoro gets back to full guard.
Skarsgard tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoro is retaining full guard.
Skarsgard passes into half guard.
Okoro manages to get to full guard.
Skarsgard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okoro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoro keeping full guard, as Skarsgard tries to pass.
Okoro keeping moving, preventing Skarsgard from controlling successfully.
Okoro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skarsgard manages to get himself to full guard.
Okoro wants to control from the top but Skarsgard keeps moving.
Okoro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Okoro is looking to work some ground and pound but Skarsgard has wrist control.
Okoro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skarsgard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okoro throwing strikes from guard but Skarsgard blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skarsgard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skarsgard can't keep his opponent in guard - Okoro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Okoro wants to pass the guard but Skarsgard is defending well.
Skarsgard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skarsgard is looking to control Okoro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skarsgard avoid being mounted?
Skarsgard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okoro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okoro working Skarsgard over with strikes.
Okoro wants to work for an arm triangle but Skarsgard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skarsgard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Okoro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard is trying to control but can't.
Okoro is looking to take a break and control but Skarsgard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okoro slows the pace down in half guard.
Okoro drops an elbow to the side of Skarsgard's head.
Okoro stalling.
Skarsgard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Okoro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Udonis Okoro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skarsgard is looking to clinch but Okoro is avoiding it.
Skarsgard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okoro keeps the fight on the outside.
Okoro tries to counter with a takedown but Skarsgard is quick to defend against it.
Skarsgard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okoro was well out of range. Poor timing from Skarsgard.
Okoro cracks Skarsgard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 It looks like Karl Skarsgard has been cut.
Okoro lands a head kick. Skarsgard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skarsgard throws a body punch but Okoro moves out of range.
Okoro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okoro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skarsgard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okoro keeps the fight on the outside.
Skarsgard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okoro scores with a decent looking hook.
Okoro moves into range and clinches up with Skarsgard.
Okoro prevents a body shot from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard misses with a punch on the inside.
Skarsgard tries a body shot but Okoro blocks it.
Skarsgard prevents Okoro from breaking the clinch.
Skarsgard lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Skarsgard fails to land.
Skarsgard misses with an elbow strike.
Skarsgard throws a head punch that misses.
Skarsgard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okoro.
Okoro jumps guard but Skarsgard stands there with Okoro around his waist. Okoro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Okoro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skarsgard can do to turn this around?
Skarsgard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skarsgard misses with an elbow strike.
Skarsgard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okoro has been working on his balance at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Skarsgard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skarsgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skarsgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okoro prevents a body shot from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skarsgard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okoro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skarsgard throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Skarsgard.
Skarsgard prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udonis Okoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skarsgard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro blocks a body shot from Skarsgard.
Okoro keeps control of Skarsgard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skarsgard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skarsgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Okoro.
Skarsgard lands with a short shot to the head.
Okoro blocks an uppercut.
Okoro blocks an elbow strike.
Okoro is trying to pull guard but Skarsgard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karl Skarsgard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard misses with a body punch.
Okoro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skarsgard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skarsgard swings for the body but Okoro moves out of range.
Okoro has Skarsgard up against the cage in a clinch.
Okoro managing to block the knees to the body from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okoro can't get the takedown.
Skarsgard misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skarsgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skarsgard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skarsgard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Skarsgard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Skarsgard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Skarsgard tries to clinch but Okoro is having none of it.
Skarsgard gets tackled into the cage by Okoro. Okoro maintains the clinch.
Skarsgard can't find room to land a body shot as Okoro controls the action.
Okoro prevents a body shot from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okoro's elbow.
Skarsgard misses with a knee to the head.
Skarsgard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skarsgard gets underhooks to prevent Okoro's takedown attempt.
Skarsgard is pressed up against the cage. Okoro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skarsgard down to the mat. Skarsgard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarsgard moves into range and clinches up with Okoro.
Skarsgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Okoro.
Skarsgard misses with a punch on the inside.
Skarsgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skarsgard tries to work over Okoro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okoro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skarsgard prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udonis Okoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skarsgard gets underhooks to prevent Okoro's takedown attempt.
Skarsgard missing with knees to the body.
Skarsgard misses with a punch to the body.
Skarsgard throws a head punch that misses.
Skarsgard scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skarsgard misses with a punch on the inside.
Okoro blocks a body shot from Skarsgard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoro blocks an elbow strike.
Okoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skarsgard wants to get back to striking at distance but Okoro won't allow it.
Skarsgard wants to stall.
Skarsgard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okoro gets a clinch.
Okoro blocking some punches.
Skarsgard throws a head punch that misses.
Skarsgard swings wildly with an uppercut but Okoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro closes the distance and pushes Skarsgard back into the cage.
Skarsgard gets underhooks to prevent Okoro's takedown attempt.
Okoro blocking some punches.
Okoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skarsgard throws a head punch that misses.
Skarsgard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Skarsgard fails to land.
Skarsgard misses with a punch to the body.
Skarsgard swings wildly with an uppercut but Okoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skarsgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoro is trying to drag Skarsgard to the mat but Skarsgard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Skarsgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okoro blocks a body shot from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skarsgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skarsgard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skarsgard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good exchange - Skarsgard coming out on top.
Okoro rushes Skarsgard and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Skarsgard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skarsgard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Skarsgard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harris Mint (ranked 2952 p4p, 3175 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 369 p4p, 397 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harris Mint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield misses with a looping right.
Mint takes one to the side of the head.
Mint looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mint fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winnfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Winnfield blocking some punches.
Winnfield can't find room to land a body shot as Mint controls the action.
Mint misses with a punch on the inside.
Winnfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Mint controls his hands.
Mint prevents a body shot from Winnfield.
Mint fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mint fails to land.
Winnfield blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winnfield.
Winnfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Winnfield. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint tries to clinch but Winnfield is having none of it.
Mint moves into range and clinches up with Winnfield.
A head punch on the inside from Mint fails to land.
Mint throws a head punch that misses.
Mint taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Winnfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Mint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winnfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mint tries to clinch up.
Mint moves out of range of the strikes.
Mint gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mint working aggressively here.
Mint fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mint lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mint scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mint blocking some punches.
Mint blocks a body shot from Winnfield.
Winnfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mint scores with a shot to the side of Winnfield's head.
Mint throws a head punch that misses.
Winnfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mint closes the distance and clinches.
Winnfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winnfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winnfield has Mint up against the cage in a clinch.
Mint misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mint blocking some punches.
Mint softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mint working aggressively here.
Mint misses with some punches.
Winnfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winnfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Winnfield.
Winnfield manages to break the clinch.
Mint tries to clinch
enabling Winnfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Mint as he checks the leg kick.
Mint looks to clinch
and Winnfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Mint is looking to clinch but Winnfield is avoiding it.
Winnfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mint closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Winnfield quickly recovers to half guard.
Mint not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winnfield is controlling Mint's trapped leg to prevent Mint from advancing to side control.
Winnfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mint.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield tries to kick Mint off but Mint keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mint not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mint misses with a head shot. Winnfield uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mint postures up in Winnfield's guard and throws a big left but Winnfield blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mint accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mint working some strikes from top position.
Mint throwing strikes but missing.
Winnfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winnfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winnfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mint. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mint's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mint accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mint postures up and lands a big shot to Winnfield's brow.
 Winnfield is rocked!
Mint throwing strikes from guard but Winnfield blocks nicely.
Winnfield is still in real trouble! Can Mint finish him?
Mint works over Winnfield with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mint arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Winnfield's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harris Mint!
Our winner, Harris Mint, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Abner (ranked 3220 p4p, 3074 weight class) and Brock Harrisburg (ranked 402 p4p, 116 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Harrisburg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrisburg throws a hook to the side of Abner's head but Abner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abner thinks about countering with a head kick.
Harrisburg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abner.
A jab lands there for Harrisburg.
 It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Abner avoids the body shot from Harrisburg.
Abner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Harrisburg.
Harrisburg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harrisburg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abner. Abner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harrisburg throws a hook to the side of Abner's head but Abner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harrisburg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg throws out a loose jab but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harrisburg circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Abner.
Abner misses with a straight left.
Harrisburg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Harrisburg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Abner moves out of range as Harrisburg strikes.
Abner quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Abner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Uncle Abner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrisburg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Abner blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Abner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abner keeps Harrisburg at a distance using the push kick.
A combination from Harrisburg does no damage.
Harrisburg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harrisburg throws a right hand that misses
and Abner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harrisburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrisburg.
It looked like Abner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harrisburg.
Abner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Abner throws a combination that misses
and Harrisburg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harrisburg throws a nice looking combination but Abner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abner lands a leg kick that knocks Harrisburg off balance momentarily.
Harrisburg misses with an uppercut. Abner saw that one coming.
Abner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg digs a good body shot into Abner's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Harrisburg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abner doesn't seem phased though.
Harrisburg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrisburg's sensitive parts.
Harrisburg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
Abner looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Abner moves out of range of the body kick from Harrisburg.
Abner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abner misses with a series of wild punches.
Harrisburg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harrisburg throws a shot to the body.
Harrisburg throws a lazy right hand but Abner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrisburg punishes Abner's body with a nice straight punch.
Abner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrisburg throws a hook but Abner avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg misses with a combination
and Abner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abner swinging wildly here.
Harrisburg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harrisburg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abner tries a head kick but it misses.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg missing with a left hand there. Abner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrisburg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Abner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrisburg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harrisburg throws a nice looking combination but Abner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harrisburg tries to bum rush Abner with a series of wild strikes but Abner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harrisburg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abner.
Harrisburg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abner counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Brock Harrisburg has been cut.
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!
Abner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Abner throws a big shot that misses.
Abner throws an off balance right hand
and Harrisburg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abner slips under a jab.
Abner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abner slips a jab and a cross from Harrisburg.
Abner misses with a wild body shot.
Abner misses with a body kick.
Abner misses with a body shot.
Harrisburg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harrisburg misses with a hook.
It looked like Abner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harrisburg.
Abner throws a sloppy head kick and Harrisburg moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrisburg scores with the left hand. Abner knows he should have avoided that one.
Harrisburg throws a nice looking combination but Abner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harrisburg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Harrisburg misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brock Harrisburg will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harrisburg throws a series of punches but Abner moves out of range.
Abner throws a shot from downtown. Harrisburg moves away and avoids it.
Abner fails to land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harrisburg.
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrisburg moves out of range of the body kick.
Harrisburg takes a swing at Abner's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Abner lands but Harrisburg takes it in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Abner.
Harrisburg throws a body punch but Abner moves out of range.
Abner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrisburg looks to land a left hand but Abner moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Abner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrisburg throws out the jab.
Harrisburg misses with a hook. Abner ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrisburg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harrisburg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harrisburg throws a big shot that misses.
Harrisburg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abner's hands.
Harrisburg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harrisburg connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Harrisburg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harrisburg.
Abner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrisburg throws out the jab.
Harrisburg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Abner throws a right hand that Harrisburg ducks under and follows up with a left that Harrisburg also avoids with ease.
Harrisburg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abner.
Uncle Abner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abner throws a lazy right hand but Harrisburg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harrisburg lands with a straight right. Abner didn't see that one coming.
Harrisburg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Harrisburg tenderised Abner's leg. Abner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abner blocks a jab.
Harrisburg lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner checks a leg kick.
Abner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg lands with an overhand left.
Harrisburg misses with a leg kick
and Abner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrisburg. Abner does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Harrisburg looks to move away, Abner throws a big counter combo but Harrisburg just gets out of the way.
Harrisburg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harrisburg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Abner.
Abner lands with a nice body kick.
Harrisburg is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Abner scores with a four punch combination!
Harrisburg throws a leg kick but Abner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abner slips a jab and a cross from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
Abner walks into a left hand.
Harrisburg throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot.
Abner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harrisburg doesn't seem bothered though.
Abner misses with a wild combination.
Abner cracks a nice hook into Harrisburg's ribs.
Abner feints and then cracks Harrisburg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harrisburg down.
Abner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harrisburg throws out a loose jab but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Abner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abner appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Abner.
Abner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harrisburg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Harrisburg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abner walks into a left hand.
Abner lands a jab to Harrisburg's midsection.
Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrisburg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abner scores with a jab to the body.
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrisburg.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Harrisburg manages to avoid it.
Harrisburg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brock Harrisburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrisburg throws a big shot that misses.
Harrisburg avoids the body shot from Abner.
Brock Harrisburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abner slips a jab from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg swings widly with a right hand
and Abner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrisburg.
Abner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrisburg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut.
Abner lands a front kick.
Abner lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Uncle Abner will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Abner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice shot by Abner.
Harrisburg fails to land with a series of punches.
Abner takes a swing at Harrisburg's ribcage but misses.
Abner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harrisburg throws an off balance right hand
and Abner counters with a solid body kick.
Abner misses with a combination
and Harrisburg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abner throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Abner.
Harrisburg misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Abner. Beautiful body shot.
Harrisburg avoids the body shot from Abner.
Abner throws a body punch but Harrisburg moves out of range.
Harrisburg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Harrisburg does no damage.
Harrisburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abner throws a sloppy head kick and Harrisburg moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Harrisburg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner lands with a nice combination. Harrisburg backs away looking to recover.
Harrisburg lands a nice shot that snaps Abner's head back.
Harrisburg drops his hands momentarily and Abner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Harrisburg.
A lazy left from Harrisburg finds it's target.
Harrisburg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harrisburg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harrisburg throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Abner counter with a right hand.
Abner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harrisburg to score with a decent uppercut.
Harrisburg misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Abner.
Harrisburg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abner is looking to wear down Harrisburg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrisburg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Abner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harrisburg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abner throws the kick towards the body but Harrisburg avoids it.
Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrisburg.
Abner thinks about countering with a body kick.
Abner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg throws a hook to the side of Abner's head but Abner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Harrisburg scores with a body shot.
Abner throws a body kick that misses
and Harrisburg counters with a stiff right hand.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Harrisburg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner walks into a left hand.
Abner misses the body punch
and Harrisburg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrisburg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harrisburg throws a counter combo.
Abner throws a sloppy head kick and Harrisburg moves out of range easily.
Abner moves out of range as Harrisburg throws a body kick.
Abner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harrisburg.
Abner with the inside leg kick.
Abner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrisburg.
Abner looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrisburg is just out of range.
Harrisburg missing with a left hand there. Abner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Abner lands a leg kick that knocks Harrisburg off balance momentarily.
Abner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harrisburg missing with a left hand there. Abner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrisburg throws a shot from downtown. Abner moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Abner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abner walks into a jab.
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!
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abner checks it well.
Abner digs a good hook to Harrisburg's body.
Harrisburg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abner.
You can see that Harrisburg has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Harrisburg looks to land a right hand but Abner moved out of range.
Harrisburg connects with the punch.
Some wild striking there from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg throws a lazy uppercut
and Abner counters with a one-two to the body.
Abner moves out of range as Harrisburg strikes.
Abner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harrisburg, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Harrisburg.
Well Harrisburg 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdeno Chara (ranked 1995 p4p, 2262 weight class) and Art Bowers (ranked 274 p4p, 300 weight class). Art Bowers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdeno Chara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Art Bowers!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chara needs to keep his hands up - Bowers had a free shot at his head there.
Chara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chara swinging wildly here.
Bowers connects with a looping right hand.
Bowers tries to keep at a distance but Chara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bowers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bowers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bowers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bowers connects with the punch.
Bowers with a jab.
A slow jab from Bowers misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Bowers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bowers misses with a wild body shot.
Bowers misses with a head kick.
Chara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bowers counters with a left and a right that stings Chara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bowers, pushing him back against the cage.
Bowers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bowers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bowers is trying to push Chara away but Chara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chara misses with a knee to the head.
Bowers is looking to break free of the clinch but Chara has double underhooks.
Bowers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chara wants to clinch up but Bowers keeps it at a distance.
Bowers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chara moves to clinch but Bowers breaks away
letting Bowers counter with a right hand.
Chara missing with a left hand there. Bowers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chara fails with the takedown
and Bowers counters with a stiff right hand.
 Chara is rocked!
Bowers circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Chara tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bowers wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Art Bowers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 2679 p4p, 2860 weight class) and Billy Wilson (ranked 348 p4p, 366 weight class). Wilson has chosen Under the knife as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zimmerman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zimmerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zimmerman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wilson connects with a decent elbow.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.
Wilson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.
Wilson working the head with strikes.
Zimmerman tries to improve position but can't.
Zimmerman manages to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Zimmerman missing with punches from the bottom.
Zimmerman tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
Zimmerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
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!
Wilson tries to escape the position.
Wilson won't enjoy being in this position. Zimmerman looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Wilson is tapping - it's over boys! Zimmerman picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moritz Zimmerman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guy Le Franc (ranked 1350 p4p, 942 weight class) and Segundo Garcia (ranked 204 p4p, 142 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guy Le Franc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Segundo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Franc moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia misses the jab.
It looked like Le Franc was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Garcia.
Le Franc tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Franc misses the target.
Segundo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Le Franc connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Segundo Garcia has been cut.
Le Franc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Le Franc is able to avoid easily.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia tried to score with a low kick but Le Franc checks it.
Le Franc thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with an inside leg kick.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
Garcia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Franc misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garcia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Le Franc has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A leg kick checked by Le Franc.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Le Franc off the cage and back into range.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Le Franc checks a low kick from Garcia.
Garcia with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Franc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses Le Franc's front leg but catches the back leg as Le Franc tries to avoid it.
Le Franc feints a jab promting Garcia to slip. Le Franc then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Garcia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Le Franc misses its target.
Le Franc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Franc circles away.
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
Garcia has managed to clinch.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Franc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Le Franc tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Franc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Franc is looking to counter punch.
Le Franc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Le Franc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Le Franc missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia with the inside leg kick.
Garcia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Le Franc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia throws a sloppy body shot
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia throws a low kick but Le Franc avoids it.
Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Le Franc seems unphased.
Garcia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Le Franc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Le Franc moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Franc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
As Garcia backs away, Le Franc returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Le Franc looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia tries a quick counter leg kick but Le Franc is wise to it.
Le Franc swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws a hook but Le Franc blocks it.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
A little feinted left hand from Le Franc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Franc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Le Franc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garcia tried to score with a low kick but Le Franc checks it.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Franc connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Segundo Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
That's time! Le Franc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Le Franc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garcia scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia with a nice cross.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Le Franc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Franc is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Franc.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le Franc at a distance.
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!
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Segundo Garcia's cut even more.
Le Franc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Le Franc will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Franc.
The fighters circling - Le Franc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Le Franc misses.
Le Franc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Le Franc looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia wants to slow Le Franc down by chopping away at his legs.
Garcia tries to work over Le Franc's front leg with a kick but Le Franc checks it.
Garcia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Le Franc appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Le Franc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Franc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses Le Franc's front leg but catches the back leg as Le Franc tries to avoid it.
Le Franc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Le Franc misses.
Le Franc misses with a body shot.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcia feints and then cracks Le Franc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Le Franc down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
Garcia throws a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Franc momentarily.
Garcia throws the kick towards the body but Le Franc avoids it.
Jab from Garcia.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Le Franc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Franc walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Le Franc lands with a good body shot.
Le Franc throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia tests Le Franc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Garcia backs away, Le Franc returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
The cut above Segundo Garcia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Le Franc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Franc lands the left hand.
Garcia is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Le Franc misses.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Franc finish him?
Donk. Garcia catches Le Franc right on the button with a cross.
Le Franc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Le Franc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Le Franc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Franc.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Garcia with the inside leg kick.
Le Franc throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Le Franc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Franc checks the leg kick.
Garcia thows a leg kick but Le Franc checks it
and Le Franc makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
It looked like Le Franc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Franc checks a leg kick.
Le Franc feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Segundo Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Le Franc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Franc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia thumps Le Franc with a low kick.
Garcia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le Franc cracks Garcia with an uppercut from hell and Garcia crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Le Franc's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Le Franc tries to pass.
Le Franc passes Garcia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Le Franc with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Franc wants to advance to full mount but Garcia doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Le Franc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Le Franc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia digs a good hook to Le Franc's body.
Garcia throws a body punch but Le Franc moves out of range.
Garcia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Le Franc moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Le Franc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Segundo Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le Franc at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Franc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Le Franc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia throws a shot to the body.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Le Franc knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Le Franc looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garcia tries to clinch but Le Franc is having none of it.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Franc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Garcia 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.
Le Franc misses with a looping left.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Both fighters circling a little - Garcia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Le Franc.
Segundo Garcia's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Franc.
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily.
Le Franc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Le Franc is out of range.
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Franc's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Segundo Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Segundo Garcia!
An out of breath Segundo Garcia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Borgia (ranked 1829 p4p, 1454 weight class) and Ramone Rocksaw (ranked 253 p4p, 215 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188
11 - 6 - 0 |
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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 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Borgia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Rocksaw!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgia misses with a series of wild punches.
Rocksaw thinks about the counter body kick.
Borgia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Rocksaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Borgia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Borgia misses with a combination
and Rocksaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Borgia misses with a jab to the body
and Rocksaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borgia cracks a nice hook into Rocksaw's ribs.
Rocksaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borgia.
Borgia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rocksaw tries to avoid it but Borgia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rocksaw to the ground. Rocksaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocksaw throws a big counter head kick but Borgia avoids it with no problem.
Borgia swings widly with a right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borgia thinking.
Borgia throws a body shot but no joy.
Borgia misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Rocksaw, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borgia scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocksaw is just out of range.
Rocksaw cracks Borgia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borgia wants to clinch but Rocksaw slips to the side
and Rocksaw counters with a straight right hand.
Borgia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rocksaw counters with a crisp right that sends Borgia to the canvas! Rocksaw follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramone Rocksaw!
Post fight, Ramone Rocksaw stared into the camera and said 'Always gonna KO this guy'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rogan Grimes (ranked 1015 p4p, 1404 weight class) and Michael Barnes (ranked 59 p4p, 158 weight class). The key to victory for Rogan Grimes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rogan Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Michael Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grimes is able to avoid easily.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
Grimes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes's corner calls for a 1-2. Grimes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grimes counters with a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grimes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barnes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Grimes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grimes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimes on the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes has his takedown stuffed
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Grimes fights it but they end up in guard.
Grimes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Grimes stacks Barnes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Grimes!
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grimes's best efforts.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barnes is pushing down on Grimes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grimes is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Grimes uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Grimes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grimes content just to control the position here.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grimes forces the positional change into back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Grimes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes connects with a single shot there.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Grimes avoids it easily.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimes finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes feints and as Grimes raises his hands in defense, Barnes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Rogan Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes moves to clinch but Grimes breaks away
and Grimes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Grimes swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimes, as that shot connected.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnes. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Grimes.
Rogan Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Grimes's leg but Grimes calmly moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grimes misses the jab.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Grimes slams his shin into Barnes's torso.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
As Barnes backs away, Grimes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grimes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Grimes as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Grimes throws a monster overhand right that drops Barnes! Grimes follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rogan Grimes!
Rogan Grimes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erasmo Bezerra (ranked 1292 p4p, 1626 weight class) and Juan Carlos (ranked 167 p4p, 206 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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164
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erasmo Bezerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Carlos!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezerra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
Bezerra throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carlos! But no joy.
Carlos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carlos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carlos throws a leg kick but Bezerra checks it.
Carlos throws a combination that misses
and Bezerra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt - Carlos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carlos with the counter takedown but Bezerra avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos with a hook.
Bezerra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bezerra misses with a body shot.
As Bezerra backs off Carlos throws a huge counter combo but Bezerra manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos lands with a slapping head kick.
Bezerra avoids the head kick by Carlos.
Bezerra needs to keep his hands up - Carlos had a free shot at his head there.
Carlos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bezerra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carlos.
Bezerra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bezerra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carlos manages to avoid it.
Bezerra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carlos on the side of the head.
Carlos throws a right hand that misses
and Bezerra counters with a big right hand! Oh Carlos is in trouble here! Bezerra follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Bezerra!
Erasmo Bezerra 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Third Wife (ranked 1918 p4p, 2145 weight class) and Pinina Zhikova (ranked 249 p4p, 278 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Wife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinina Zhikova!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wife scores with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Wife as Zhikova shoots in.
Wife throws a hook to the side of Zhikova's head but Zhikova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wife throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wife throws a looping overhand right but Zhikova ducks down to avoid it.
Zhikova misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zhikova has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zhikova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhikova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wife swivels and escapes.
Wife connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zhikova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wife pinned against the cage. Wife gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Third Wife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.
Wife drops Zhikova with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zhikova looks back up at him and smiles so Wife waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhikova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wife to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Wife. No joy for Zhikova on that attempt.
Wife avoids the body shot from Zhikova.
Zhikova shoots for a double leg takedown but Wife sprawls well. He's pushed Zhikova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wife throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhikova was well out of range. Poor timing from Wife.
Wife keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wife with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhikova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife.
Wife throws a hook but Zhikova blocks it.
Wife just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhikova swings for the body but Wife moves out of range.
Wife cracks Zhikova with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wife has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zhikova to stand back up!
Wife throws the left hand but Zhikova avoids the punch easily.
Third Wife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhikova looks to score with a jab to the body but Wife is just out of range.
Zhikova shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zhikova showed some decent athleticism there.
Wife kicks Zhikova off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Zhikova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zhikova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wife as he jumps to the side.
Wife swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wife seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zhikova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wife lands a really nice looking cross but Zhikova seems unphased.
Wife fakes the body blow, causing Zhikova to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zhikova goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Third Wife!
Third Wife decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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