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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neech Azmodeus (ranked 23816 p4p, 3138 weight class) and Andre Koefti (ranked 245 p4p, 130 weight class). Neech Azmodeus has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Decent wrestler
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neech Azmodeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Koefti!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azmodeus throws a lazy head kick
and Koefti counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Azmodeus. Beautiful body shot.
Azmodeus scores with a jab. Koefti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Azmodeus throws a leg kick
and Koefti counters with a body kick.
Azmodeus misses with a body shot.
Azmodeus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azmodeus throws a big shot that misses.
Azmodeus scores with a shot to the body.
Azmodeus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Azmodeus drops his hands momentarily and Koefti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azmodeus tries to keep at a distance but Koefti has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koefti obliges.
Azmodeus tries to circle away but Koefti has him pinned against the cage.
Koefti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Azmodeus has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Koefti lands an elbow inside that Azmodeus shrugs off.
Azmodeus takes a shot to the head.
 Azmodeus is rocked!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oh Azmodeus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Koefti.
Azmodeus is breathing heavily.
Koefti avoids a wild elbow strike from Azmodeus.
Azmodeus seems to have got his legs back now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Azmodeus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koefti's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azmodeus misses with an elbow strike.
Azmodeus misses with some punches.
Koefti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koefti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koefti lands an elbow just above Azmodeus 's eye.
Azmodeus is trying to stall.
A short right from Koefti.
Azmodeus tries to land a knee to the head but Koefti blocks with his arms.
Azmodeus misses with the head strike.
Azmodeus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koefti working Azmodeus over with knees to the body.
Koefti lands a shot to the body.
Koefti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azmodeus backwards.
Azmodeus misses with a knee to the head.
Koefti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koefti presses Azmodeus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koefti drops Azmodeus onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Azmodeus is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Clinched against the cage, Koefti lands a big elbow that drops Azmodeus! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Azmodeus is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Koefti!
A victorious Andre Koefti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Sadaval (ranked 3217 p4p, 5733 weight class) and Larry Underwood (ranked 395 p4p, 566 weight class). Sadaval comes to the cage accompanied by Prohibido Olvidar. Horacio Sadaval 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Sadaval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadaval has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sadaval there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab lands there for Underwood.
 It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
Sadaval moves into the clinch.
Sadaval lands with a left to the head.
Sadaval softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Sadaval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underwood tries to break the clinch but Sadaval is controlling the position.
A short left from Sadaval.
A short uppercut from Sadaval.
Underwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sadaval has him pressed against the cage.
Sadaval misses with the head strike.
Sadaval scores with a shot to the side of Underwood's head.
Underwood is trying to force a seperation but Sadaval has the dominant position.
Sadaval has a couple of punches blocked by Underwood.
Sadaval has a couple of punches blocked by Underwood.
Underwood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Underwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood misses with a punch to the body.
Sadaval lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sadaval lands a right hand.
Underwood is trying to force a seperation but Sadaval has the dominant position.
Sadaval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sadaval.
Underwood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sadaval to keep the fight standing.
Underwood is trying to pull guard but Sadaval has him pressed against the cage.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Underwood.
Sadaval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Sadaval - that landed with a thud.
Sadaval misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Sadaval on the inside.
Underwood takes a shot to the head.
Underwood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sadaval is keeping busy.
Underwood avoiding damage.
Underwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underwood is pushing Sadaval up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sadaval - that landed with a thud.
Sadaval lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sadaval prevents Underwood from breaking the clinch.
Underwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Underwood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Underwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sadaval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sadaval working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 Underwood is rocked!
Sadaval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Underwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Sadaval finish him?
Sadaval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands a big right hand that drops Underwood! The killer instinct kicks in and Sadaval finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sadaval!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Sadaval!
After the fight, Horacio Sadaval was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiff Sanford (ranked 3723 p4p, 4128 weight class) and Micahel Anderson (ranked 448 p4p, 491 weight class). Sanford comes to the cage accompanied by Jefferson Starship - Jane. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiff Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micahel Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanford misses with an uppercut.
Sanford swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Sanford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Sanford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanford swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Sanford misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Sanford circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanford loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanford enables Anderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson passes Sanford's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sanford to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanford tries to get out of the position.
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Sanford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanford manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Sanford's guard.
Sanford looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanford, not yet.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Anderson seems to have locked his on tight now - Sanford screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Anderson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Micahel Anderson!
In his post fight interview, Micahel Anderson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Davis (ranked 3555 p4p, 3404 weight class) and Ajax Jacker (ranked 428 p4p, 417 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ajax Jacker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacker shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Jacker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis moves into range and clinches up with Jacker.
Jacker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danny Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ajax Jacker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Jacker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jacker tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jacker tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Davis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davis lands a shoulder strike.
Davis taking a breather.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacker.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacker blocks a body shot from Davis.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jacker jumps into guard, dragging Davis to the mat.
Davis won't allow Jacker to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacker controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Jacker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jacker throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacker distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis has Jacker pulled in close to control his posture.
Jacker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Jacker from controlling successfully.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis is pulling down on Jacker's head to control his posture.
Jacker distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jacker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacker on the ground.
Jacker landing with the ground and pound.
Jacker drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Jacker off! Jacker jumps back into Davis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis controls Jacker momentarily but Jacker frees himself.
Jacker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacker won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Jacker throwing strikes but missing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jacker cracks Davis with a solid left hand.
Jacker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Jacker from controlling successfully.
Davis controls Jacker momentarily but Jacker frees himself.
Jacker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jacker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Davis misses the body punch
and Jacker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davis's guard.
Davis pushes Jacker off and gets back to his feet.
Jacker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Jacker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Jacker tries to get set, Davis tries to push him back and clinch up but Jacker manages to avoid the attempt.
Danny Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis tries to clinch but Jacker moves out of range.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacker's head.
Davis has managed to clinch.
Jacker pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davis tries to clinch up but Jacker circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacker feints the counter takedown.
Jacker moves into the clinch.
Davis pushes Jacker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Davis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jacker is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Davis lands an uppercut.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacker's elbow.
Davis scores with a shoulder strike.
Davis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jacker or not.
Jacker is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis digs a right hand underneath Jacker's ribcage. Jacker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jacker is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Danny Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ajax Jacker.
Davis presses Jacker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis cracks Jacker with a nice body shot.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Jacker is breathing heavily.
Jacker blocks a body shot from Davis.
Davis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jacker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacker can do to turn this around?
Davis is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed 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.
Jacker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ajax Jacker has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Davis digs a good hook to Jacker's body.
Jacker swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Jacker pushes him off.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis instigates a clinch.
Jacker wants a takedown.
Davis pushes Jacker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Jacker avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
Jacker tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it.
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davis lands with a right to the head.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis lands an uppercut.
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacker fails with the takedown.
Jacker shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jacker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis is not content to let Jacker control the position.
Jacker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacker.
Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jacker connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
Jacker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacker thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
Jacker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jacker working Davis over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Davis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Jacker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jacker tries to score with some ground and pound. Davis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jacker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jacker scoring with punches and elbows.
Davis is trying to control Jacker's posture but Jacker avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacker throws an elbow but Davis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jacker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Davis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davis tries to get out of the position.
Jacker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Davis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacker lands a nice forearm strike.
Jacker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davis parries the strikes from Jacker easily there. Jacker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
Jacker scores with punches from side control.
Jacker cracks Davis with a big elbow.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
Jacker working the body and head with strikes.
Jacker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jacker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jacker connects with a decent elbow.
Davis is rocked!
Jacker crunches a massive hammerfist down on Davis - he's out! Jacker Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ajax Jacker!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ajax Jacker thanked Neon Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McCarthy (ranked 3543 p4p, 2610 weight class) and Bob Bronte (ranked 146 p4p, 104 weight class). Bronte has chosen Buffalo Charge by Dub Phizix and Strategy as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Bronte!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
Bronte misses with a looping right.
Bronte shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCarthy eats them both and turns towards Bronte to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt.
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
McCarthy has Bronte pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bronte manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCarthy has picked Bronte up - he's going for a ride! McCarthy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bronte makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronte circles away.
McCarthy forces Bronte back against the cage and clinches.
Bronte lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Sean McCarthy has been cut.
McCarthy gets control of Bronte's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCarthy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCarthy is working an open guard so Bronte takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Bronte pushes him off.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronte steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Bronte moves out of range.
Bronte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bronte lands a head shot.
McCarthy is rocked!
Bronte throws an uppercut from hell that sends McCarthy clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bronte stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Bronte!
Bob Bronte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Booger Magee (ranked 2532 p4p, 2770 weight class) and Umaro Sunsmon (ranked 100 p4p, 115 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Booger Magee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umaro Sunsmon!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunsmon with the inside leg kick.
Magee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sunsmon circles away quickly and effectively.
Sunsmon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Sunsmon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sunsmon lands with a shot to the body.
Sunsmon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magee's hands.
Magee throws a leg kick but Sunsmon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magee misses with a hook. Sunsmon ducked under it nicely.
Sunsmon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Magee is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Magee throws out a leg kick but Sunsmon moves out of range and Magee only half commits.
Magee misses the jab.
Magee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Magee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sunsmon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sunsmon momentarily.
 It looks like Umaro Sunsmon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sunsmon.
No joy there for Magee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magee misses with an uppercut.
Sunsmon moves out of range of the strikes.
Magee tries to clinch up.
Magee lands the left hand.
Magee misses the jab.
Sunsmon misses with a looping left.
Sunsmon lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sunsmon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sunsmon scores with a hook to the body. Magee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sunsmon blocks a low kick nicely.
Sunsmon takes a swing at Magee's ribcage but misses.
Magee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magee doesn't manage to clinch there - Sunsmon circles away.
Magee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sunsmon checks a leg kick nicely.
Sunsmon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sunsmon lands a nice hook to Magee's body. Magee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sunsmon rushes Magee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magee.
A short right from Magee on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunsmon.
Sunsmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunsmon misses with the head strike.
Magee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sunsmon is defending well.
Magee decides to pull guard.
Magee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunsmon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sunsmon is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Sunsmon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Magee is trying to control the position but Sunsmon postures up.
Sunsmon gets to his feet - Magee follows without any prompting.
Magee throws a body punch but Sunsmon moves out of range.
Magee throws a leg kick but Sunsmon moved away.
The fighters circling - Magee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sunsmon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magee lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magee.
Sunsmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sunsmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunsmon lands with a short shot to the head.
Sunsmon dodges an elbow strike from Magee.
Sunsmon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sunsmon lands with a short shot to the head.
Magee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sunsmon.
Sunsmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Magee.
Magee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magee blocks an uppercut.
Sunsmon scores with a shot to the side of Magee's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunsmon.
Sunsmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sunsmon prevents a body shot from Magee.
Magee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sunsmon.
Sunsmon lands a hook that snaps the head of Magee backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunsmon.
Sunsmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sunsmon gets through Magee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magee misses with an elbow over the top.
Magee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magee is trying to force a seperation but Sunsmon has the dominant position.
Sunsmon misses with some punches.
Sunsmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Magee controls his hands.
Sunsmon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magee backwards.
Sunsmon is leaning against Magee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magee is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Sunsmon.
Sunsmon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sunsmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Sunsmon.
Sunsmon pushes Magee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sunsmon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sunsmon lands a right hand.
Sunsmon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magee backwards.
Sunsmon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sunsmon lands an uppercut.
A short right from Sunsmon.
Sunsmon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magees head.
Sunsmon presses Magee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sunsmon throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Umaro Sunsmon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umaro Sunsmon's cut.
That's time! Magee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sunsmon throws a shot to the body.
Magee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magee misses with a low kick.
Sunsmon drops Magee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Magee looks back up at him and smiles so Sunsmon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Magee is rocked!
Sunsmon connects with a body shot that sends Magee's belly button to the back.
Oh Magee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sunsmon is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Magee flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Magee is out cold! Sunsmon holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Umaro Sunsmon!
The defeated Booger Magee had this to say: 'Ouchie.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 2761 p4p, 1588 weight class) and Hao Sawamura (ranked 373 p4p, 245 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hao Sawamura!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sawamura swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Sawamura sprawls well.
Sawamura moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Sawamura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sawamura lands a head shot.
Sawamura lands a big uppercut and Brown crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brown looks OK. Sawamura waves Brown back to his feet!
Brown is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown leaves his chin hanging out and Sawamura seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Brown crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hao Sawamura!
After winning the bout, Hao Sawamura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Oren (ranked 1234 p4p, 2012 weight class) and Bloodsport Strongman (ranked 48 p4p, 78 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tarik Oren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bloodsport Strongman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Oren is predictable there
and Strongman counters with a single leg into guard. Oren didn't expect that.
Strongman is fighting to break Oren's control of his arms but Oren is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Strongman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strongman is looking to work some ground and pound but Oren has wrist control.
Oren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oren tries to get out of the position.
Oren keeping moving, preventing Strongman from controlling successfully.
Oren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strongman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strongman trying to keep a closed guard but Oren is proving a slippery customer.
Oren stays in close to Strongman's body and controls the position.
Strongman trying to keep a closed guard but Oren is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oren stays in close to Strongman's body and controls the position.
Strongman has his hands on Oren's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strongman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strongman has his hands on Oren's head, controlling the position.
Oren is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strongman trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Strongman with that takedown attempt.
Oren lands a right hook to the body.
Oren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strongman momentarily.
It looks like Bloodsport Strongman has been cut.
Strongman pushes Oren up against the cage in a clinch.
Strongman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Oren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oren lands a shot to the body.
I was talking to Oren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Oren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strongman backwards.
Oren lands with a left to the head.
Strongman looks winded!
Oren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarik Oren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oren cracks a nice hook into Strongman's ribs.
Oren cracks Strongman with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Strongman tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Oren pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Strongman is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarik Oren!
Our winner, Tarik Oren, 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.
The defeated Bloodsport Strongman had this to say: 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Je Ha Kim (ranked 1433 p4p, 1437 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 223 p4p, 226 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Je Ha Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws out a counter right but Kim avoids it with no problem.
James blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Je Ha Kim has been cut.
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim lands a jab to James's midsection.
Kim misses with a hook
and James counters with a nice right hand that sends Kim toppling to the canvas! Kim scrambles and gets back to his feet - can James finish him?!
Kim is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kim throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a big right hand! Oh Kim is in trouble here! James follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse James!
Our winner, Jesse James, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Cash (ranked 2567 p4p, 1783 weight class) and Samuel Sycek (ranked 352 p4p, 266 weight class). Cash's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Head Bussa - Lil Scrappy ft. Lil John. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Sycek!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sycek was well out of range. Poor timing from Cash.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cash enables Sycek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cash scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sycek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cash avoids it really well and circles away.
Sycek shoots in for a double leg but Cash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cash lands a lovely overhand right.
Sycek drives through with a takedown into Cash's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cash wants to stand but Sycek is controlling the position.
Cash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cash tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cash wants to stand and escape but Sycek is having none of it.
Sycek postures up in Cash's guard and throws a big left but Cash blocks it.
Sycek won't allow Cash to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sycek on the ground.
Sycek stands up over Cash, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sycek is controlling him.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Cash has wrist control.
Cash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cash wants to stand up but Sycek is controlling him.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Cash wants to stand and escape but Sycek is having none of it.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cash's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Cash blocks nicely.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cash's head.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek stops Cash from standing up.
Cash trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sycek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Cash blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cash uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sycek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cash has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sycek has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sycek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sycek.
Victor Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.
Sycek avoids the body shot from Cash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek staying out of range there.
Cash takes a swing at Sycek's ribcage but misses.
Cash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sycek.
Cash is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cash misses with a body shot.
Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sycek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cash is fending him off so far but Sycek persists. Nope, Cash circles away and we're back to standing.
Sycek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cash.
Sycek blocks a jab.
Sycek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sycek.
Sycek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cash is pushing Sycek's head away, looking to escape. Sycek manages to hold on to the position though.
Sycek tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cash pushes Sycek away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sycek gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cash taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cash is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sycek asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sycek lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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 Victor Cash will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cash just misses with a punch to the body.
Cash just misses with a punch to the body.
Sycek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Sycek with that takedown attempt.
Sycek fails with the takedown.
Sycek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cash defends well and Sycek ends up having to push Cash into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Victor Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.
Sycek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cash manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Samuel Sycek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sycek is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash kicks Sycek off and gets to his feet.
Cash darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cash sprawls well. Cash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sycek gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Cash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Victor Cash is winning the standup battle so far.
Sycek shoots in but no luck this time.
Cash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sycek on the side of the head.
Cash is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Cash's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sycek on the side of the head.
Cash lands a jab to the head.
Sycek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sycek slips a jab from Cash.
Samuel Sycek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sycek staying out of range there.
Sycek drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cash defends it well.
Sycek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cash did well to prevent Sycek getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sycek.
Cash wants to get back to his feet.
Cash has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sycek is on him like a limpet, forcing Cash back against the cage.
Cash lands with a short shot to the head.
Cash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sycek effectively controlling the action here.
Cash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sycek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cash avoids it really well and circles away.
Sycek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sycek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Cash misses.
And Sycek tries to counter it with a takedown but Cash pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sycek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cash swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cash misses the target.
Victor Cash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cash lands a glancing blow to the side of Sycek's head.
Cash throws a jab but it's blocked by Sycek.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but Cash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cash lands a really nice looking cross but Sycek seems unphased.
Sycek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cash defends it nicely.
Sycek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cash defends well and Sycek ends up having to push Cash into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sycek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cash tries to avoid it but Sycek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cash to the ground. Cash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sycek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sycek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cash throws a lazy right hand but Sycek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek shoots and misses
letting Cash counter with a right hand.
Sycek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sycek somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt.
Sycek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cash to score with a decent uppercut.
Sycek slips a straight right by Cash.
Cash moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Cash.
Sycek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cash to the ground. Sycek is now in Cash's guard.
Cash has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sycek off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cash kicks Sycek off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Cash dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Cash throws a lazy right hand but Sycek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sycek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cash is trying to get back to his feet.
Sycek lands some shots froms side control.
Cash taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cash is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sycek has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sycek in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cash is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sycek is controlling him well.
Sycek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sycek cracks Cash with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cash wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek is chipping away with strikes.
Cash is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sycek is controlling him well.
Sycek lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sycek prevents Cash from escaping the position.
Sycek cracks Cash with a big right hand but Cash just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cash takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sycek lands a few punches from side control.
Cash is pushing Sycek's head away, looking to escape. Sycek manages to hold on to the position though.
Sycek working the ground and pound but Cash is defending the strikes.
Cash taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cash is trying to get back to his feet.
Sycek scoring with punches and elbows.
Cash is rocked!
Sycek in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cash looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sycek turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!
Victor Cash was interviewed post fight and said 'Not sure how I lost. I'll have to go back a look at the tape. I'll be back stronger next time.'.
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