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ENIGMA 109 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Duggan (ranked 3297 p4p, 3672 weight class) and Spider Monkey (ranked 404 p4p, 446 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Duggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan tries a head kick but it misses.
Duggan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Jim Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Duggan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duggan clinches with his opponent.
Duggan just leaning against Monkey, taking a breather.
Monkey controlling the action here for a moment.
Monkey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Duggan.
Duggan tries to pull guard but Monkey won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Monkey.
Duggan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duggan struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duggan up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duggan.
Duggan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Duggan.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Duggan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Monkey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Monkey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monkey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duggan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duggan throwing strikes from guard but Monkey blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan throws a sloppy strike and Monkey has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Duggan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Monkey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spider Monkey!
A victorious Spider Monkey 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Tyme (ranked 3920 p4p, 3821 weight class) and White Cole (ranked 466 p4p, 456 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Tyme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, White Cole!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyme off the cage and back into range.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Tyme slips the punch.
Tyme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magnus Tyme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyme misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyme.
Tyme seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tyme lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like White Cole has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Tyme.
A big left from Tyme misses.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyme.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyme moves away from the strike by Cole.
Tyme moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyme slips a straight right by Cole.
Cole blocks a jab.
Tyme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cole is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tyme looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
Tyme is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cole's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tyme walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Cole is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cole lands a slapping body shot.
Tyme moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyme throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Tyme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyme takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Tyme misses its intended target.
Tyme misses with a straight right.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole walks into a left hand.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyme.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Cole blocks a jab.
Donk. Cole catches Tyme right on the button with a cross.
Cole is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tyme had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tyme lands with an uppercut that bounces Cole off the cage and back into range.
That has opened up White Cole's cut even more.
Tyme misses the jab.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Tyme 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Cole scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyme should have avoided that one.
Tyme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyme.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Tyme.
Tyme walks into a left hand.
Cole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyme misses with a looping right.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole lands an overhand right.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyme throws out the jab.
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyme loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyme.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyme throws out the jab.
Tyme throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole cracks Tyme with an open hand slap.
Cole connects with a right hand. Tyme shakes it off.
Tyme is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tyme staying out of range there.
Tyme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole moves out of range as Tyme strikes.
Tyme connects with a jab.
Tyme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole slips under a jab from Tyme.
Cole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cole defending well as Tyme loads up on a big left hand.
Tyme throws a big shot that misses.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyme gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cole has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cole moves out of range as Tyme strikes.
Tyme misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Tyme tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cole takes a swing at Tyme's ribcage but misses.
Cole slips under a jab from Tyme.
Cole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tyme scores with a jab to the jaw.
The cut above White Cole's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tyme throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Tyme drops Cole with a beautiful combination! Cole stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tyme is looking for the KO!
 Cole is rocked!
White Cole's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at White Cole's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Magnus Tyme!
Our winner, Magnus Tyme, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Larsen (ranked 2926 p4p, 2945 weight class) and Paulo Roberto (ranked 305 p4p, 307 weight class). Roberto has chosen Samba de Roda as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Magnus Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Roberto!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen staying out of range there.
Roberto misses the shot to the body.
Roberto tries to clinch up
and Larsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Roberto moves away and avoids it.
Roberto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larsen misses with a double jab.
Roberto lands a head shot.
Larsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roberto throws a hook but Larsen avoids it easily.
Larsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roberto has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Roberto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberto.
Roberto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Larsen misses with a body punch
and Roberto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberto misses with a left hand
and Larsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsen in his tracks.
Larsen swings for the body but Roberto moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberto! But no joy.
Larsen tries to move into range but Roberto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BDS in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen blocks a jab.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on Roberto's shoulder, as Roberto tries to avoid the shot.
Larsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larsen.
Roberto wants to clinch
and Larsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Roberto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberto throws a series of punches but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen lands with a hook. Roberto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Larsen misses with a looping right.
Larsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roberto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larsen scrambles back to his feet.
Larsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Roberto counter with a right hand.
Paulo Roberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roberto scores with a sloppy right hand. Larsen should have avoided that one.
Roberto 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Roberto moves into range and clinches up with Larsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roberto misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roberto up against the cage.
Larsen has Roberto pressed against the cage.
Larsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto misses with a knee to the head.
Larsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsen.
Larsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberto's elbow.
Larsen breaks the clinch.
Larsen connects with the punch.
Roberto misses with an uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Larsen.
Larsen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto misses with a hook. Larsen ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Roberto misses its intended target.
Larsen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roberto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Roberto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberto misses with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larsen misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roberto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Larsen.
Roberto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsen slips a jab from Roberto.
A quick step to the side and Larsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Roberto.
Roberto misses with a hook
and Larsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Roberto. Those never looked like landing.
Larsen throws a series of punches but Roberto avoids them all with ease.
Roberto moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberto dips to his left and cracks Larsen with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberto swings widly with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a body kick.
Roberto misses with a looping left.
Roberto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberto misses with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Roberto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roberto misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Larsen misses the target.
Roberto tries to clinch there but Larsen circles away.
Roberto misses with a hook. Larsen ducked under it nicely.
Roberto rushes Larsen and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roberto.
Roberto working aggressively here.
Larsen lands a knee to the body.
Larsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Roberto avoids the damage to the body.
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 Magnus Larsen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roberto misses with an uppercut
and Larsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larsen.
Larsen staying out of range there.
Larsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Roberto counters with a left to the body.
Larsen slips a straight right by Roberto.
Roberto defending well as Larsen loads up on a big left hand.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberto.
Roberto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Larsen defending well as Roberto loads up on a big left hand.
Larsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Larsen throws a leg kick which misses Roberto's front leg but catches the back leg as Roberto tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen catches Roberto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roberto throws a hook but Larsen avoids it easily.
Larsen avoids the body shot from Roberto.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on Roberto's shoulder, as Roberto tries to avoid the shot.
Roberto misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Roberto misses the shot to the body.
Roberto cracks Larsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Larsen takes one to the side of the head.
Roberto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roberto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Roberto lands an overhand right.
Roberto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roberto looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.
Roberto lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen throws a head kick that misses.
Roberto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larsen has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Larsen under the eye.
Roberto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. Roberto catches Larsen right on the button with a cross.
Roberto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsen circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Roberto.
Roberto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roberto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsen.
Roberto throws an overhand right that lands on Larsen's shoulder, as Larsen tries to avoid the shot.
Larsen throwing a counter right hand but Roberto manages to avoid it.
Roberto loads up on a big right hand but Larsen slips the punch.
Larsen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roberto scores with a sloppy right hand. Larsen should have avoided that one.
Larsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Roberto throws the left hand but Larsen avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Larsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roberto throws a right hand that misses
and Larsen counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roberto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roberto misses with an uppercut.
Roberto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberto connects with a nice looking jab.
Roberto throws out a loose jab but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Larsen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roberto.
Roberto throws a jab when Larsen was well out of range.
Roberto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Larsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paulo Roberto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsen throws a solid leg kick but Roberto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larsen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larsen stuns Roberto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roberto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberto throws a looping overhand right but Larsen ducks down to avoid it.
Roberto looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.
Roberto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsen.
Roberto misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberto defending well as Larsen loads up on a big left hand.
Roberto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larsen takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larsen.
Roberto misses with a wild combination.
Roberto just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberto throws a shot from downtown. Larsen moves away and avoids it.
Roberto looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.
Larsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roberto scores with a hook.
Roberto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roberto loads up on a big right hand but Larsen slips the punch.
Roberto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larsen counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Roberto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Larsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Larsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Larsen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roberto counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Larsen.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberto moves away.
Roberto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roberto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Roberto.
Roberto misses with an uppercut. Larsen saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larsen, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsen.
Nice uppercut lands for Larsen. That snapped Roberto's head back.
Larsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Roberto should have avoided that one.
Larsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larsen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roberto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsen slips under a jab from Roberto.
Roberto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberto needs to keep his hands up - Larsen had a free shot at his head there.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roberto throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Larsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Roberto dodges the punch combination from Larsen.
Larsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roberto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larsen slips under a jab from Roberto.
Larsen slips a straight right by Roberto.
Roberto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberto misses with a lunging right hand
and Larsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roberto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roberto moves out of range of the leg kick from Larsen.
Roberto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larsen tests Roberto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen cracks Roberto with a good jab.
Roberto throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen slips a straight right by Roberto.
Roberto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsen.
Larsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberto doesn't seem bothered though.
Larsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Larsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Roberto to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto misses with a double jab.
Larsen moves away from the strike by Roberto.
Nice uppercut lands for Roberto. That snapped Larsen's head back.
Larsen scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberto misses the target.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberto moves away.
Roberto throws out a counter right but Larsen avoids it with no problem.
Roberto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Larsen digs a good hook to Roberto's body.
Larsen throws a right hand that Roberto ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberto also avoids with ease.
Larsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberto lunges at Larsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Larsen's hand.
Roberto misses with a looping right.
Roberto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Roberto backs away, Larsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Larsen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Roberto's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roberto throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Roberto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roberto swings widly with a right hand
and Larsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roberto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larsen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Larsen throws a right and a left that Roberto avoids nicely.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roberto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Larsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Roberto off the cage and back into range.
Roberto throws a jab when Larsen was well out of range.
Roberto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larsen.
Larsen connects with a leg kick.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Roberto.
Larsen misses with a hook. Roberto ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the body from Roberto misses
and Larsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Magnus Larsen.
I think Larsen 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Canizares (ranked 2884 p4p, 2532 weight class) and Rico Van-Plant (ranked 359 p4p, 315 weight class). Canizares comes to the cage accompanied by El Loco. 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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World class boxer
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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 London, Ezequiel Canizares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Van-Plant!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van-Plant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Canizares is fending him off so far but Van-Plant persists. Nope, Canizares circles away and we're back to standing.
Canizares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van-Plant shoots for a takedown but Canizares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Van-Plant backs away, Canizares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Van-Plant moves out of range of the strikes.
Canizares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van-Plant has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
Canizares stuffs the takedown attempt from Van-Plant. Van-Plant gets slowly back to his feet.
Canizares was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canizares throws a big shot that misses.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canizares.
Van-Plant looks for a takedown but Canizares sprawls well.
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canizares as he avoids it easily.
Van-Plant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canizares jabs Van-Plant right on the nose. Van-Plant blinks but takes it well.
Van-Plant shoots for a double leg takedown but Canizares sprawls well. He's pushed Van-Plant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses
and Van-Plant counters with a single leg into guard. Canizares didn't expect that.
Van-Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Canizares.
Van-Plant is fighting to break Canizares's control of his arms but Canizares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canizares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van-Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Canizares stopping the sweep attempt from Van-Plant.
Canizares pushing down on Van-Plant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Canizares is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canizares prevents Van-Plant from improving his position.
Van-Plant is pressing down on Canizares's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van-Plant wants to get back to his feet but Canizares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canizares is stalling in the full guard.
Van-Plant seems keen to control Canizares's posture.
Canizares wants to control from the top but Van-Plant keeps moving.
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.
Van-Plant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Canizares tries to free his leg and advance position but Van-Plant is retaining full guard.
Van-Plant working for a triangle but Canizares defends it easily.
Canizares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canizares sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van-Plant's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van-Plant is looking to improve his position.
Van-Plant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Canizares looks to throw the jab but Van-Plant is out of range.
And Van-Plant tries to counter it with a takedown but Canizares pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van-Plant fails with a takedown attempt.
Canizares with a nice cross.
Canizares throws a jab but it's blocked by Van-Plant.
Canizares misses with a leg kick.
Van-Plant with a poor takedown
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van-Plant is defended easily by Canizares.
Canizares throwing a counter right hand but Van-Plant manages to avoid it.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
Van-Plant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Canizares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van-Plant can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van-Plant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Canizares pinned against the cage. Canizares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Canizares delivers a nice body kick.
Van-Plant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canizares tries to avoid it but Van-Plant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canizares to the ground. Canizares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Canizares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van-Plant.
Van-Plant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Canizares manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Canizares pulls Van-Plant in close to his closed guard and prevents Van-Plant from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Canizares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canizares on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Canizares tries to get out of the position.
Canizares seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Canizares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van-Plant on the ground.
Van-Plant looking to pass the guard.
Van-Plant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Canizares controlling the position.
Canizares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canizares keeping full guard, as Van-Plant tries to pass.
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.
Canizares wants to sweep but no luck.
Van-Plant passes Canizares's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Canizares makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Canizares.
Van-Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Canizares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van-Plant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canizares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van-Plant is one step ahead there.
Van-Plant postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Canizares is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van-Plant, into his guard.
Van-Plant looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Canizares has picked Van-Plant up and slammed him! Van-Plant can't keep hold of the triangle and Canizares manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant is trying to improve his position.
Canizares is looking to take a break and control but Van-Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canizares is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Van-Plant will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canizares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Canizares tries to roll over but Van-Plant keeps him under control.
Van-Plant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Canizares has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares tries to roll over but Van-Plant keeps him under control.
Van-Plant is stalling here. Canizares is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Van-Plant seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Canizares has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares controls the position from side control.
Van-Plant is looking for a sweep.
Van-Plant misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The referee asks Canizares politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Canizares prefers to stall for the moment though.
Van-Plant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Canizares's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Canizares sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canizares is keen to just control but Van-Plant is a slippery customer.
Canizares gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Van-Plant feints and as Canizares raises his hands in defense, Van-Plant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van-Plant stands and throws Canizares's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Canizares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Canizares stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Rico Van-Plant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canizares dodges the ground and pound from Van-Plant.
Canizares is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van-Plant off and has taken his back!
Van-Plant felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Van-Plant is trying to get back to his feet but Canizares has full control of the position and if anything, Van-Plant has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rico Van-Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canizares controlling the position well here. Van-Plant rolled but Canizares kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Canizares trying to control.
Canizares has the hooks in. Van-Plant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ezequiel Canizares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van-Plant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van-Plant breaks Canizares's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Canizares has Van-Plant pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canizares working a defensive guard here.
Van-Plant won't allow Canizares to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ezequiel Canizares.
Well Canizares 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
An out of breath Ezequiel Canizares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Armando (ranked 779 p4p, 1597 weight class) and Terry Silver (ranked 121 p4p, 226 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Armando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Silver!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armando with a nice calf kick.
Armando lands a slapping body shot.
Silver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Armando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego Armando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver checks a low kick from Armando.
Silver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Armando throws a hook but Silver blocks it.
Armando explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Silver misses with a body shot
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silver misses with a hook
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
Armando lands with a straight right. Silver didn't see that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Armando 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armando lands a glancing blow to the side of Silver's head.
Armando fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Armando stuns Silver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silver misses with a right hand
and Armando counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver misses with a hook.
We've been told by Armando's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Armando missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Silver.
Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armando circles away quickly and effectively.
Silver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Armando turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Armando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silver throws out a counter right but Armando avoids it with no problem.
Silver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Armando slips under a jab from Silver.
As Silver backs away, Armando returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Silver swings for the body but Armando moves out of range.
Armando lands the left hand.
Armando is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Armando dips to his left and cracks Silver with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Silver misses the target.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Armando throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Silver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Armando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Armando throws a quick counter head kick but Silver was just out of range.
Jab by Silver.
Armando slips under a jab from Silver.
Armando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Silver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Armando jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silver scores with a jab to the body.
Armando throws an overhand right that lands on Silver's shoulder, as Silver tries to avoid the shot.
Silver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armando looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
Silver dips to his left and cracks Armando with an uppercut!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Armando.
Armando buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Armando. That's going to slow Silver down.
Armando throws a leg kick
and Silver counters with a stiff right hand.
Silver misses with the combination.
Armando takes a swing at Silver's ribcage but misses.
Armando connects with a solid leg kick.
Silver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Armando throws a hook to the side of Silver's head but Silver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armando throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Silver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armando slips a straight right by Silver.
Silver tries to clinch up
and Armando counters with a leg kick.
Armando fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silver tries to bum rush Armando with a series of wild strikes but Armando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Armando works Silver's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Armando ducks down to avoid it.
Armando feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armando is looking to slow Silver down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Armando dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Armando fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silver checks a leg kick.
Silver drops his hands momentarily and Armando takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Armando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Armando dodges the punch combination from Silver.
Silver throws an off balance right hand
and Armando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armando ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armando moves away.
Nice cross by Armando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando misses with a leg kick.
Silver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Armando scores with a hook.
Silver misses with a left hand
and Armando counters with a nice leg kick.
Silver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver throws a combination that misses
and Armando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Armando lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silver is rocked!
Silver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Armando finish him?
Armando pounces like a tiger and cracks Silver with a vicious hook! Silver is down but not out! Armando follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diego Armando!
An out of breath Diego Armando thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eyvind Skallagrimsson (ranked 578 p4p, 1335 weight class) and Frank Kurschmann (ranked 94 p4p, 205 weight class). Frank Kurschmann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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8 - 6 - 0 |
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Kurschmann!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurschmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skallagrimsson moves away.
It looked like Skallagrimsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurschmann scores with a jab to the head.
Skallagrimsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurschmann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skallagrimsson scrambles back to his feet.
Kurschmann throws an overhand right that lands on Skallagrimsson's shoulder, as Skallagrimsson tries to avoid the shot.
Kurschmann throws an off balance right hand
and Skallagrimsson counters with a straight right hand.
Skallagrimsson slips a jab and a cross from Kurschmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurschmann misses with a looping left.
Kurschmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson lands with a hook. Kurschmann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Kurschmann does no damage.
Kurschmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skallagrimsson moves away.
Skallagrimsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kurschmann avoided it.
Kurschmann throws the left hand but Skallagrimsson avoids the punch easily.
Skallagrimsson moves away from the strike by Kurschmann.
Kurschmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kurschmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurschmann scores with a hook.
 It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurschmann drops Skallagrimsson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Skallagrimsson! Kurschmann dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Kurschmann!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeVon Hampton (ranked 809 p4p, 2218 weight class) and Peter Piper (ranked 111 p4p, 287 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeVon Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Piper!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hampton is trying to drag Piper to the mat but Piper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Piper throws a punch but it's blocked by Hampton.
A short right from Piper.
Hampton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Piper lands a left hand.
Hampton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hampton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Piper is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVon Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hampton is looking for a takedown.
Hampton has Piper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Piper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Piper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piper.
We've been hearing reports that Hampton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Piper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Piper pushes Hampton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Piper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Piper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piper prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Piper.
Hampton wants a takedown.
Piper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton tries to score a body lock takedown but Piper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Piper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hampton is breathing heavily.
Piper tries to work over Hampton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piper lands a left hand.
Piper pushes Hampton against the cage. Piper is working some dirty boxing. Piper pushes off with a quick right hook! Hampton goes down! Hampton tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Piper moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Piper!
Peter Piper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svend Thorsby (ranked 1347 p4p, 817 weight class) and Anthony Wayne (ranked 33 p4p, 18 weight class). Wayne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Edge Of A Revolution- Nickelback. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne connects with a leg kick.
Thorsby connects with a single shot there.
Wayne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Thorsby.
Thorsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Wayne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Thorsby moved out of range.
Thorsby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
Wayne misses with a double jab.
Thorsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Thorsby tried to counter with a leg kick but Wayne avoided it.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne lands a really nice looking cross but Thorsby seems unphased.
Thorsby jabs Wayne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Thorsby ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorsby.
It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Thorsby thumps Wayne with a low kick.
Thorsby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wayne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thorsby's sensitive parts.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorsby.
Thorsby blocks a jab.
Thorsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Thorsby tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorsby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorsby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wayne can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Thorsby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Wayne drops Thorsby with a beautiful combination! Thorsby stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wayne is looking for the KO!
 Thorsby is rocked!
It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Thorsby lands a right hook to the body.
Thorsby connects with a leg kick.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsby lands the left hand.
Thorsby lands with a hook. Wayne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wayne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body punch from Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Thorsby backing away here, and Wayne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wayne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thorsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Thorsby moves away from the strike by Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby misses with a straight left.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Thorsby ducks down to avoid it.
Thorsby plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne lands a big uppercut and Thorsby crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thorsby looks OK. Wayne waves Thorsby 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!
Good leg kick by Thorsby.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Wayne as he connects with a hook.
Oh Thorsby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Thorsby seems to have got his legs back now.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Thorsby counters with a good low kick that Wayne was not able to check.
Thorsby misses with a low kick.
Thorsby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wayne looks to land a body kick but Thorsby moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsby counters with a right hand to the body.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorsby throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
Thorsby lands a jab.
Wayne throws a poor cross that misses
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorsby throws a nice looking combination but Wayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wayne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorsby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thorsby tried to score with a low kick but Wayne checks it.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne cracks Thorsby with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thorsby looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wayne finish him?
Wayne batters Thorsby with a massive right followed by a huge left! Thorsby is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Wayne lands a final crushing right hand to drop Thorsby to the mat with a gruesome thud! Wayne is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Wayne!
Anthony Wayne very nearly forgot to thank Maximum Human Performance amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 382 p4p, 908 weight class) and Zeke Titus (ranked 59 p4p, 126 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeke Titus!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Titus's head but Titus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Titus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Titus misses with a lunging right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Titus shoots in looking for a takedown. Skurwysynowski tries to sprawl out of it but Titus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skurwysynowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Titus misses with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Titus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Titus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skurwysynowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Titus moves forwards but Skurwysynowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Titus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Titus.
Titus goes for a double leg but Skurwysynowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skurwysynowski continues to drive forward.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Titus.
A clash of legs there as Titus blocks the low kick.
Titus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skurwysynowski is able to avoid easily.
Skurwysynowski takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus looks to throw the jab but Skurwysynowski is out of range.
Skurwysynowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Skurwysynowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skurwysynowski tests Titus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski missing with a left hand there. Titus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Titus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Titus's sensitive parts.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Titus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Skurwysynowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titus.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titus.
Titus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Titus, as that shot connected.
Titus connects with a body shot that sends Skurwysynowski's belly button to the back.
Titus lands with a nice body punch.
Titus misses with a low kick.
Skurwysynowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skurwysynowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Titus throws out the jab.
Skurwysynowski connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Titus.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab from Titus.
Titus throws an overhand right that lands on Skurwysynowski's shoulder, as Skurwysynowski tries to avoid the shot.
Skurwysynowski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Titus looks to land a right hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range.
Skurwysynowski misses with a low kick.
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski with a nice calf kick.
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Titus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skurwysynowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Titus on the ground.
Skurwysynowski is trying to control the position but Titus postures up.
Skurwysynowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Titus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skurwysynowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Titus.
Titus is in close to Skurwysynowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skurwysynowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Titus.
Skurwysynowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Titus has his foot on Skurwysynowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skurwysynowski works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Titus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skurwysynowski has managed to get both his arms back between Titus's legs - danger averted.
Skurwysynowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Titus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skurwysynowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Titus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skurwysynowski has managed to get both his arms back between Titus's legs - danger averted.
Skurwysynowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Skurwysynowski stacks Titus 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 Skurwysynowski!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Titus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skurwysynowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Titus digs a good body shot into Skurwysynowski's ribs.
Skurwysynowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skurwysynowski throws a looping overhand right but Titus ducks down to avoid it.
Titus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skurwysynowski slips a jab from Titus.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
Titus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski.
Titus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Titus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Titus scores with a punch to the head.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Skurwysynowski throws out a powerful jab.
Titus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
Skurwysynowski throws a head kick but Titus moves out of range.
Titus with the counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Titus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skurwysynowski.
And Titus tries to counter it with a takedown but Skurwysynowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Titus.
Skurwysynowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tituss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skurwysynowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Titus has his takedown stuffed
and Skurwysynowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Titus moved out of range nicely.
Skurwysynowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Titus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski scores with a hook to the body. Titus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Titus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skurwysynowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Titus dives in and scores a takedown into Skurwysynowski's guard.
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!
Skurwysynowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus postures up and lands a big shot to Skurwysynowski's brow.
Titus trying to control but Skurwysynowski is working from the bottom.
Skurwysynowski is trying to keep Titus in close.
Titus wants to pass the guard but Skurwysynowski is keeping the position.
Skurwysynowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Skurwysynowski, not yet.
Skurwysynowski keeping moving, preventing Titus from controlling successfully.
Titus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus preventing the sweep.
Skurwysynowski trying to control the position here.
Titus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skurwysynowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Titus is just out of range.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skurwysynowski moves forwards but Titus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
Skurwysynowski throws the kick towards the body but Titus avoids it.
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titus shoots in but no luck this time.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Titus.
Skurwysynowski blocks a jab.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a right hand but Titus moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski works the jab nicely.
Skurwysynowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Titus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titus.
Skurwysynowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Titus can do to turn this around?
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Titus strikes.
Skurwysynowski connects with the punch.
Titus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a leg kick but Titus saw it coming and moves away.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Titus strikes.
Titus misses with an uppercut. Skurwysynowski saw that one coming.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Titus.
Titus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Titus feints the counter takedown.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Titus shoots in for a takedown but Skurwysynowski shows good takedown defense.
Titus throws a right hand that Skurwysynowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Skurwysynowski also avoids with ease.
Skurwysynowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skurwysynowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Skurwysynowski misses with a left hand
and Titus counters with a takedown into side control.
Titus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Skurwysynowski is looking for a sweep.
Skurwysynowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Titus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Titus lands some shots froms side control.
Skurwysynowski wants to control but Titus postures up.
Titus landing a few strikes.
Skurwysynowski is trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titus is working Skurwysynowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus trying to control the action but Skurwysynowski is working from the bottom.
Titus working the body and head with strikes.
Titus is working Skurwysynowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Skurwysynowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Titus working the ground and pound.
Titus wants to control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him busy.
Skurwysynowski struggling a bit here.
Zeke Titus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Titus working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skurwysynowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Titus is trying to ground and pound but Skurwysynowski uses the momentary lack of control by Titus to regain half guard.
Zeke Titus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skurwysynowski is looking to control Titus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skurwysynowski avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skurwysynowski tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Titus slips a nice elbow through Skurwysynowski's hands, connecting with Skurwysynowski's forehead.
My spies in Slaughter Houze inform me that Titus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Skurwysynowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Titus wants to pass to mount but Skurwysynowski is defending the position.
Skurwysynowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Titus.
Titus is trying to control. Skurwysynowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Titus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skurwysynowski tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Titus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Titus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Titus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Titus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Titus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Titus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skurwysynowski 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasha Abashidze (ranked 447 p4p, 759 weight class) and Iago Farfan (ranked 72 p4p, 120 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lasha Abashidze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iago Farfan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farfan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abashidze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Farfan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abashidze somewhat.
Farfan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Farfan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abashidze checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abashidze decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Farfan wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abashidze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abashidze throwing shots but Farfan is blocking nicely.
Farfan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abashidze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abashidze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abashidze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abashidze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Farfan has hold of Abashidze's hands but Abashidze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abashidze with the ground and pound but Farfan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Farfan keeping moving, preventing Abashidze from controlling successfully.
Abashidze content to stall in guard here.
Abashidze throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Farfan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abashidze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abashidze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farfan seems keen to control Abashidze's posture.
Abashidze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abashidze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farfan wants to improve his position but Abashidze is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Abashidze there.
Abashidze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abashidze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abashidze misses with a head shot. Farfan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Abashidze trying to control but Farfan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze throwing strikes from guard but Farfan blocks nicely.
Abashidze trying to control but Farfan is working from the bottom.
Abashidze throwing strikes but missing.
Farfan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farfan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farfan has a couple of punches blocked by Abashidze.
Abashidze is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Abashidze manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abashidze shoots in for a double leg but Farfan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Farfan misses with an uppercut.
Abashidze tries to counter with a takedown but Farfan is quick to defend against it.
Farfan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abashidze swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Farfan to counter with a crisp jab.
Abashidze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farfan.
Farfan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abashidze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abashidze misses with a body punch
and Farfan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abashidze thinking.
Lasha Abashidze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farfan is looking to chop away at Abashidze's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Abashidze finds it's way through Farfan's defenses.
Abashidze misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfan slips a straight right by Abashidze.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abashidze checks a leg kick.
Abashidze avoids the body shot from Farfan.
Farfan wants to slow Abashidze down by chopping away at his legs.
Abashidze feinted with a counter takedown.
Farfan loads up on a big right hand but Abashidze slips the punch.
Abashidze attempts a counter takedown but Farfan avoids it well and moves away.
Abashidze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Farfan's guard.
Farfan has momentary wrist control but Abashidze slips an elbow through the middle.
Abashidze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abashidze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farfan is keeping the position for now.
Farfan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfan wants to get back to his feet but Abashidze passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Abashidze there.
Abashidze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Abashidze throws a strike but Farfan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Abashidze postures up in Farfan's guard and throws a big left but Farfan blocks it.
Farfan keeping moving, preventing Abashidze from controlling successfully.
Abashidze throws a big elbow that misses.
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farfan wants to sweep here but Abashidze controlling him for the moment.
Abashidze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze looking to pass the guard.
Abashidze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abashidze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abashidze throws a big elbow that misses.
Farfan keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass.
Abashidze wants to control from the top but Farfan keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Farfan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abashidze lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfan scores with a nice right hand.
Abashidze lands with a cross.
Farfan slips a straight right by Abashidze.
Farfan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abashidze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abashidze prevents Farfan from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abashidze lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Abashidze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farfan throws out the jab.
Abashidze throws a big shot that misses.
Abashidze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abashidze showed some decent athleticism there.
Abashidze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abashidze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farfan's head.
Farfan is trying to stand up here but Abashidze is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan wants to get back to full guard.
Abashidze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farfan can do to turn this around?
Abashidze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Farfan trying to control but Abashidze postures up.
Abashidze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abashidze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abashidze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abashidze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abashidze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Farfan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abashidze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Farfan wants to get back to his feet.
Abashidze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abashidze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze is keen to just control but Farfan is a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Abashidze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abashidze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abashidze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abashidze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Abashidze wants to take a breather but Farfan is having none of it.
Abashidze drops an elbow to the side of Farfan's head.
Abashidze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farfan's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze is controlling the pace.
Abashidze frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Abashidze putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Farfan wants to hold on but Abashidze pushes him away.
Abashidze misses with a head shot.
Abashidze with good strikes from the mount here!
Abashidze looking to finish Farfan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Farfan!
Lasha Abashidze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farfan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Abashidze.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Abashidze thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
You get the feeling that Farfan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Abashidze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abashidze looking to ground and pound but Farfan is blocking nicely.
Iago Farfan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abashidze content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasha Abashidze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abashidze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasha Abashidze!
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