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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Savage Randy (ranked 6099 p4p, 4253 weight class) and Chubby Noel (ranked 165 p4p, 134 weight class). Noel has chosen the fat boys fat boys as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Savage Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 39 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chubby Noel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noel misses with a body kick.
Noel misses with a wild body shot.
Noel takes a swing at Randy's ribcage but misses.
Randy scores with a leg kick.
Noel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Randy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Noel thinking.
Noel misses with a jab to the body
and Randy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Randy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chubby Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noel throws a hook to the side of Randy's head but Randy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Randy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noel doesn't seem bothered though.
Randy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Randy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noel throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Randy.
Noel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Randy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noel looks winded!
Noel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Noel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy connects with a right hand. Noel shakes it off.
Randy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noel has time to react.
Randy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Randy. Randy obviously looking to wear him down.
Randy scores with a nice strike.
Randy lands with a big left! Noel is wobbled badly! Randy comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Noel to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Savage Randy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Savage Randy waved his t-shirt featuring Grunge Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Vettori (ranked 3156 p4p, 3532 weight class) and Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr (ranked 102 p4p, 110 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vettori might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Police On My Back- The Rocketz. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marvin Vettori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Maximus Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maximus Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maximus Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maximus Jr throws a nice head kick!
Maximus Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vettori avoids the body shot from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr moves away from the strike by Vettori.
A big right from Maximus Jr misses.
Vettori scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vettori misses with a takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maximus Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vettori's hands.
Maximus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vettori.
Maximus Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vettori counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maximus Jr's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettori tries for a takedown but Maximus Jr circles away easily
and Maximus Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Vettori backing up. Vettori nods at Maximus Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Maximus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vettori.
Maximus Jr throws a hook but Vettori blocks it.
Maximus Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Vettori.
Maximus Jr throws the left hand but Vettori avoids the punch easily.
Vettori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximus Jr.
Vettori has been working on his balance at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Vettori.
Vettori misses with a body shot.
Maximus Jr misses with a double jab
and Vettori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vettori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximus Jr throws a leg kick but Vettori checks it.
Maximus Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr lands a body shot.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Vettori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Vettori misses with a left hand
and Maximus Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vettori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maximus Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maximus Jr's back!
Maximus Jr tries to escape the position.
Vettori is looking to control Maximus Jr but Maximus Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Maximus Jr tries to escape the position.
Vettori lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Vettori.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr is trying to stand back up.
Vettori avoiding Maximus Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
Vettori has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Maximus Jr! Can he survive? No! He's out! Vettori gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marvin Vettori!
After the big win, Marvin Vettori made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors New Standard and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 1789 p4p, 2401 weight class) and Chad Strdoza (ranked 44 p4p, 62 weight class). Bokhchuud comes into the arena with ErgeSholee Biste Turda blaring out of the sound system. Chad Strdoza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Khuchtei Bokhchuud's chin.
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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 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bokhchuud forces Strdoza back against the cage and clinches.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bokhchuud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bokhchuud missing with knees to the body.
Strdoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bokhchuud just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bokhchuud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strdoza takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Strdoza is trying to break free.
Bokhchuud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strdoza tries to break free but Bokhchuud pushes him back against the cage.
Strdoza wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud tries to land knees in the clinch but Strdoza avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow over the top.
Bokhchuud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bokhchuud misses with a punch on the inside.
Bokhchuud lands with a left to the head.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strdoza blocks an uppercut.
Strdoza can't break the clinch.
Bokhchuud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud keeps control of Strdoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bokhchuud throws an elbow but misses.
Strdoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bokhchuud smiles and moves away.
Bokhchuud clinches with his opponent.
Strdoza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strdoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Strdoza.
Strdoza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bokhchuud scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bokhchuud keeps control of Strdoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strdoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bokhchuud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bokhchuud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bokhchuud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strdoza avoiding damage as Bokhchuud throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strdoza can't break the clinch.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Bokhchuud.
Strdoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strdoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage.
Strdoza is trying to force a seperation but Bokhchuud has the dominant position.
Bokhchuud tries to throw a body punch but Strdoza avoids it by throwing Bokhchuud back against the cage.
Bokhchuud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strdoza.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow that misses.
Bokhchuud lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza dodges an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
I was talking to Bokhchuud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Strdoza blocks an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Bokhchuud.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strdoza is looking for a takedown.
Bokhchuud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strdoza jumps guard but Bokhchuud turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Strdoza 's eye.
A short right from Bokhchuud on the inside.
Bokhchuud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bokhchuud misses with the head strike.
Bokhchuud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strdoza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strdoza tries to break free but Bokhchuud pushes him back against the cage.
Bokhchuud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strdoza's elbow.
Strdoza prevents a body shot from Bokhchuud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bokhchuud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strdoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bokhchuud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strdoza takes an elbow to the temple.
Strdoza tries to break the clinch but Bokhchuud is controlling the position.
Bokhchuud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strdoza takes an elbow to the forehead.
 Strdoza is rocked!
That has opened up Chad Strdoza's cut even more.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bokhchuud misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Bokhchuud.
A nice left hand lands by Bokhchuud.
Strdoza avoids the elbow strike from Bokhchuud, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strdoza.
Strdoza jumps guard but Bokhchuud stands there with Strdoza around his waist. Strdoza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bokhchuud instigates a clinch.
Strdoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage.
Bokhchuud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strdoza blocks it with crossed arms.
Strdoza is trying to break the clinch but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage.
Bokhchuud throws a head punch that misses.
Strdoza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bokhchuud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strdoza can do to turn this around?
Bokhchuud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bokhchuud swings wildly with an uppercut but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strdoza is defending well for now.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
Bokhchuud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Strdoza is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strdoza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bokhchuud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bokhchuud instigates a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bokhchuud swings wildly with an uppercut but Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bokhchuud lands a damaging elbow.
Bokhchuud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strdozas head.
Bokhchuud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strdoza breaks from the clinch.
Strdoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bokhchuud is looking to clinch but Strdoza is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud moves into the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands with a light punch inside.
Bokhchuud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bokhchuud connects with a knee to the head.
Strdoza is still on wobbly legs! Can Bokhchuud finish him?
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Bokhchuud keeps him there for the moment.
Strdoza avoids a wild elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strdoza blocks an elbow strike.
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!
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but Strdoza blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bokhchuud throws an elbow but misses.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Strdoza blocks an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Strdoza blocks an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bokhchuud throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bokhchuud pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Strdoza! Bokhchuud unloads with more strikes and Strdoza sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usko Unbelivable (ranked 2679 p4p, 3066 weight class) and Alex Alexandrov (ranked 79 p4p, 97 weight class). Alex Alexandrov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 11 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Usko Unbelivable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unbelivable tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unbelivable looking to score a takedown here. Alexandrov is defending well but Unbelivable drives through and ends up in Alexandrov's guard.
Alexandrov is working an open guard so Unbelivable takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Unbelivable swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Unbelivable.
Alexandrov is trying to buck Unbelivable off.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alexandrov struggling a bit here.
Unbelivable decides to stand back up. Unbelivable steps back and let's Alexandrov get back to his feet.
Unbelivable looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alexandrov enables Unbelivable to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alexandrov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Unbelivable is proving a slippery customer.
Unbelivable lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Unbelivable controlling him for the moment.
Unbelivable drops back looking for a leg! Alexandrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexandrov manages to kick Unbelivable off! Unbelivable jumps back into Alexandrov's guard.
Unbelivable 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.
Alexandrov striking off his back but it's not causing Unbelivable any problems.
Unbelivable content to stall in guard here.
Unbelivable drops back looking for a leg! Alexandrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexandrov manages to kick Unbelivable off! Unbelivable jumps back into Alexandrov's guard.
Unbelivable controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexandrov looking to control.
Unbelivable not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alexandrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unbelivable. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Unbelivable stands up from Alexandrov's guard - Unbelivable perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Unbelivable fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alexandrov sprawls well initially but Unbelivable persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Unbelivable is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexandrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Unbelivable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable is working for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending it quite comfortably.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain the position but Unbelivable is very close to passing his half guard.
Unbelivable controlling the action here.
Unbelivable is working for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Unbelivable not doing much here.
Unbelivable has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unbelivable is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain the position but Unbelivable is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to full guard here but Unbelivable has managed to pass to side control instead.
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Unbelivable dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Unbelivable throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Unbelivable's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Unbelivable duly obliges.
Alexandrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Unbelivable's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Unbelivable goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexandrov prevents it.
Unbelivable tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandrov smiles and moves away.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Unbelivable swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Unbelivable tries to counter by clinching up but Alexandrov breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Unbelivable looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Unbelivable is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexandrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Unbelivable avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unbelivable is keeping busy.
Unbelivable is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexandrov stalling.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov landing knees to the body.
Unbelivable drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexandrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Unbelivable pushes him off.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unbelivable, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov is pushing Unbelivable up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alexandrov stalling against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unbelivable or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Unbelivable tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unbelivable.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unbelivable wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Unbelivable to keep the fight standing.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexandrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Unbelivable is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Unbelivable to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unbelivable 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.
Unbelivable won't allow Alexandrov to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Alexandrov has his hands on Unbelivable's head, controlling the position.
Alexandrov is wriggling around but Unbelivable manages to pass to half guard.
Unbelivable is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandrov defends it well.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up here but Unbelivable is controlling him well.
Unbelivable is trying to work for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Unbelivable seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable trying to control the action but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Unbelivable tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexandrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Unbelivable content to control rather than advance.
Alexandrov has hold of Unbelivable's hands but Unbelivable slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unbelivable seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Unbelivable trying to mount his opponent but Alexandrov defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Usko Unbelivable's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Unbelivable.
Alexandrov sneaks out the side door and pushes Unbelivable away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Unbelivable keeps it at a distance.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexandrov but Alexandrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alexandrov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Unbelivable to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alexandrov has his feet on Unbelivable's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unbelivable, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Unbelivable fails to pull guard.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into Unbelivable's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexandrov is pushing Unbelivable up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Unbelivable with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unbelivable or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov pushes Unbelivable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unbelivable takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alexandrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Unbelivable is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unbelivable backwards.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unbelivable throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Unbelivable has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alexandrov regains guard immediately.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Unbelivable isn't so interested in that idea.
Alexandrov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alexandrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unbelivable is keeping busy.
Unbelivable is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Unbelivable is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexandrov has double underhooks.
Unbelivable prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unbelivable is keeping busy.
Unbelivable trying to stall but Alexandrov improves his position.
Unbelivable jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexandrov walks away with a smile on his face. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Unbelivable.
Unbelivable swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Unbelivable in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unbelivable backwards.
Alexandrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unbelivables head.
Unbelivable misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Unbelivable's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Unbelivable's gas tank.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of Unbelivable's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexandrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Unbelivable fails to pull guard.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexandrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Usko Unbelivable spoke after the fight, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Barnes (ranked 2574 p4p, 2098 weight class) and Anthony Griffith (ranked 68 p4p, 84 weight class). Bob Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffith slips a straight right by Barnes.
Griffith loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Griffith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Griffith throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Griffith fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Griffith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffith manages to avoid it.
Griffith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Despite the aggression on Griffith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
A little jabbing left from Griffith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barnes works Griffith's body with a nice hook.
Griffith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffith.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Griffith avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Griffith slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griffith wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Griffith wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Griffith counters with a nice body shot.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griffith prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Griffith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Griffith misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Griffith saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffith.
Griffith scores with a spinning back kick!
Barnes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Griffith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Griffith throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Griffith backpedaling.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffith looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Griffith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Griffith. Griffith maintains the clinch.
Barnes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Griffith up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Griffith misses with a punch to the body.
Griffith breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.
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!
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffith blocks a jab.
Griffith throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Griffith misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffith misses the shot to the body.
Griffith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Griffith throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
Griffith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Griffith.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffith throws a body kick that misses
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Griffith is rocked!
Griffith misses with a body shot.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Griffith is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes connects with a stiff jab that staggers Griffith - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Barnes!
A relieved looking Bob Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 2056 p4p, 2053 weight class) and Kongchai Phetboonme (ranked 53 p4p, 52 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 34 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongchai Phetboonme!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biscuit just misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biscuit dips to his left and cracks Phetboonme with an uppercut!
Phetboonme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biscuit.
Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biscuit tries for a takedown but Phetboonme sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Biscuit tests Phetboonme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phetboonme defending well as Biscuit loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Biscuit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Phetboonme!
Biscuit thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phetboonme changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Phetboonme connects with a high kick.
Phetboonme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biscuit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kongchai Phetboonme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phetboonme misses with a looping left.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown but Phetboonme shows good takedown defense.
Biscuit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phetboonme throws a head kick that misses
and Biscuit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Biscuit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Phetboonme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phetboonme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phetboonme looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Biscuit throws a strike but Phetboonme rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Biscuit's closed guard. He's half up but Biscuit has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Biscuit pivots and extends the arm, Phetboonme falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Biscuit! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Schmorgen Biscuit!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Schmorgen Biscuit made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Barnes (ranked 2879 p4p, 1677 weight class) and Keith Bronson (ranked 108 p4p, 62 weight class). Keith Bronson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson swinging wildly here.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson misses with a wild combination.
Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Keith Bronson has been cut.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bronson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Bronson shrugs it off though.
A punch combination from Bronson misses.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Bronson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Barnes thumps Bronson with a low kick.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Bronson checks it.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Bronson.
Barnes lands a left and a right that send Bronson crashing to the mat, dazed. Barnes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bronson is rocked!
Barnes misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keith Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Bronson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Bronson is quick to defend against it.
Barnes connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Bronson throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Barnes motions for Bronson to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson throws a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bronson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Bronson.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bronson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronson.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vic Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes lands a head kick. Bronson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Bronson had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vic Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bronson.
 Barnes is rocked!
Bronson is stalking Barnes. Barnes circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Bronson, and it's lights out! Barnes really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bronson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 1606 p4p, 1636 weight class) and Ezekiel Marley (ranked 35 p4p, 36 weight class). Hanayama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Plan Three - Triggers. Marley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: EMOTIONALLY SCARRED. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaoru Hanayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekiel Marley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Marley tries to clinch up but Hanayama circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanayama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marley in his tracks.
Marley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanayama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanayama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanayama, pushing him back against the cage.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Marley as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanayama.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hanayama's brow.
Hanayama pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama being controlled here, momentarily.
Hanayama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marley manages to get himself to full guard.
Marley can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanayama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanayama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanayama seems to be looking for submissions.
Hanayama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marley defends it well.
Marley is trying to stand up here but Hanayama is controlling him well.
Hanayama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marley looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hanayama wants to work for an arm triangle but Marley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanayama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marley defends it well.
Hanayama passes the guard and advances to mount!
Marley's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hanayama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanayama trying to control but Marley is having none of it.
Hanayama working for a guillotine from mount but Marley is in no mood to give up.
Marley is squirming around, avoiding Hanayama's attempts to control the action.
Hanayama looking to isolate an arm here. Marley doesn't see it coming and as Hanayama extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hanayama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaoru Hanayama!
Our winner, Kaoru Hanayama, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Honda (ranked 828 p4p, 1149 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 25 p4p, 39 weight class). Honda comes to the cage accompanied by E. Honda Stage Theme Extended. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmond Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag tries to sprawl but Honda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.
Honda winds up and cracks Kraag with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Honda lands a nice short elbow.
Honda is pressing down on Kraag's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kraag is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Honda pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda drops an elbow to the side of Kraag's head.
Honda wants to free his trapped foot but Kraag is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kraag is not content to let Honda control the position.
Kraag is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag looking for subs from the bottom but Honda mounts him!
Honda avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Honda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Honda with a couple of short strikes.
Honda postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kraag badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Honda around the waist but Honda pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Honda is the winner by TKO! Honda jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
A relieved looking Edmond Honda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Newton (ranked 378 p4p, 674 weight class) and Vincent Lemieux (ranked 8 p4p, 22 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 28 - 5, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown but Lemieux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newton shoots for a double leg takedown but Lemieux sprawls well. He's pushed Newton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lemieux tries to clinch up.
Newton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lemieux!
Newton has hold of Lemieux's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lemieux tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Newton cranks the arm and Lemieux screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lemieux, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bill Newton!
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