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Waluigi Dunbar had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 176.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Raith Douglas was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominguez Vera (ranked 4376 p4p, 5335 weight class) and Hayden Allen (ranked 222 p4p, 242 weight class). Hayden Allen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominguez Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hayden Allen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vera scores with a decent looking hook.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Vera counters with a stiff right hand.
Vera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Vera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Allen tries for a takedown but Vera circles away easily
and Vera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dominguez Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Allen.
Vera lands a right hook to the body.
Vera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dominguez Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vera scores with a punch to the head.
Vera lands with an uppercut that bounces Allen off the cage and back into range.
Vera thuds his right hand into Allen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Vera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera scores with a nice strike.
Allen throws the left hand but Vera avoids the punch easily.
Vera lands with a cross.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt
and Vera counters with a left and a right that stings Allen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Allen on the side of the head.
Allen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vera digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Vera connects with a right hand. Allen shakes it off.
Vera thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen stands up from Vera's guard - Allen perhaps looking for a knockout.
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Vera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vera thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Vera stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
Vera dips to his left and cracks Allen with an uppercut!
Vera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good shot there by Vera.
Vera scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Vera. Beautiful body shot.
Vera digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Vera cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs.
Vera works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Vera tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Vera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen tries for a takedown but Vera circles away easily
and Vera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Vera scores with a jab to the body.
Dominguez Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Vera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vera lands with a nice body punch.
Vera lands with a shot to the body.
Vera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vera lands a jab to the head.
Vera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vera digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Vera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vera, as that shot connected.
Vera moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominguez Vera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hayden Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vera lands a jab.
Allen ducks right into an uppercut from Vera.
Vera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Allen momentarily.
Vera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Vera counters with a right hand to the body.
Vera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Vera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Allen shoots in but Vera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vera throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera lands an overhand right.
Vera lands with a nice body punch.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vera punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
Vera scores with a shot to the body.
Vera lands an overhand right.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vera lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand.
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Vera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vera lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vera throws a series of strikes that have Allen backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Vera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vera.
Vera scores with the left hand. Allen knows he should have avoided that one.
Vera looks to land a combination. Allen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dominguez Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Allen.
A left and a right from Vera both land. Nice combination.
Allen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vera counters with a stiff right hand.
Vera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vera lands with a shot to the body.
Vera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased.
Vera lands a body shot.
Allen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vera defends well and Allen ends up having to push Vera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Vera digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allen under the eye.
Vera scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vera.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera throws a combination. Allen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vera lands with a nice combination. Allen backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Allen's head.
Vera scores with a jab to the head.
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Vera as he connects with a hook.
Allen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vera scores with a shot to the body.
Allen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vera tries to avoid it but Allen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vera to the ground. Vera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Vera.
Vera with a nice cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominguez Vera dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Allen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vera counters with a straight right hand.
Allen takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Allen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vera scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vera lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vera connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Vera does it's job there.
Vera scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera dips to his left and cracks Allen with an uppercut!
Vera looks to land a combination. Allen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Allen tries to clinch up
and Vera counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Vera finds it's way through Allen's defenses.
Vera lands a head shot.
Vera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good exchange - Vera coming out on top.
Vera connects with a body shot.
Vera lands a slapping body shot.
Dominguez Vera is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Vera.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen dives in and grabs Vera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vera pushes down on Allen's head and hops out.
Vera lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Vera lands.
Vera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dominguez Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Allen.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Vera. Beautiful body shot.
Vera stalks Allen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Allen's face. Allen staggers backwards, shaken.
Vera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Allen shoots for a double leg takedown but Vera sprawls well. He's pushed Allen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vera cracks Allen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vera jabs at Allen's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Vera pushes him off.
Vera lands a body shot.
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Vera.
Vera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vera connects with a jab.
Vera lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand.
Allen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vera tries to avoid it but Allen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vera to the ground. Vera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Allen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Allen closes the distance but Vera moves to the side
and Vera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayden Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
Vera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Vera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Vera cracks Allen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vera jabs at Allen's body.
Vera lands a jab.
Vera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vera connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Vera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vera scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez Vera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominguez Vera!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blonde Brunson (ranked 5454 p4p, 4549 weight class) and Carlos Pereira (ranked 244 p4p, 223 weight class). Blonde Brunson 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blonde Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brunson.
Brunson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brunson is working for a submission of some sort.
Pereira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brunson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pereira taking some punishment here, with Brunson in his half guard.
Brunson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pereira is trying to stand up here but Brunson is controlling him well.
Brunson controlling the action here.
Brunson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pereira tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brunson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blonde Brunson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sujin Zhang (ranked 4378 p4p, 3748 weight class) and Janue Parker (ranked 221 p4p, 204 weight class). Janue Parker 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sujin Zhang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janue Parker!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhang throws a sloppy body shot
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Parker connects with a crisp jab.
Zhang misses with a wild body shot.
Zhang misses with a head kick.
Sujin Zhang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhang throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhang misses with a jab to the body
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Zhang misses.
Zhang pushes Parker away with a front kick.
Parker lands a head shot.
Zhang throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhang misses with a hook.
Parker throws out a counter right but Zhang avoids it with no problem.
Zhang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zhang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Parker misses.
Zhang misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhang throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it.
Zhang misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhang thuds his shin into the meat of Parker's side.
Zhang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parker finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhang's head.
Parker slips under a jab from Zhang.
Zhang just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zhang throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Zhang.
Parker avoids the head kick by Zhang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhang. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker throws out a counter right but Zhang avoids it with no problem.
Zhang tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker moves forwards but Zhang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zhang looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
A slow jab from Zhang misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Parker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zhang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zhang scores with a hook.
Zhang misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zhang - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhang misses the shot to the body.
Zhang slips a jab from Parker.
Zhang throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Zhang misses with a body shot
and Zhang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Zhang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zhang defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
Zhang swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Zhang avoids the body shot from Parker.
Zhang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhang misses the jab.
Parker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Parker misses with a shot to the body
and Zhang counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhang throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Zhang throws a sloppy body shot
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Zhang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhang throws a head kick that Parker semi-blocks.
Zhang moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zhang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhang.
Zhang throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker blocks a head kick by Zhang.
Zhang throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker swings for the body but Zhang moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Janue Parker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhang throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhang looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Zhang just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhang.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the body from Zhang misses
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Janue Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhang is looking to wear down Parker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang misses with a hook
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhang misses with a right hand
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zhang moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Parker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A shot to the body from Zhang misses
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhang throws a sloppy head kick
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Zhang lands a glancing blow to the side of Parker's head.
Zhang walks into a stiff left hand from Parker.
Zhang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Parker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Parker staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parker! But no joy.
A slow jab from Zhang misses its intended target.
Parker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zhang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zhang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zhang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhang stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Parker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zhang throws a sloppy head kick
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Zhang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker throws a hook but Zhang avoids it easily.
Zhang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body kick from Zhang.
Zhang scores with a nice head shot.
Zhang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhang throws a right hand that misses
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhang tries to move into range but Parker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhang throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Parker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zhang misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhang, as that shot connected.
Zhang misses with a jab to the body
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhang throws a sloppy head kick
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker moves out of range as Zhang strikes.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhang throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhang. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhang just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhang misses with a body shot.
Parker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zhang.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parker clobbers Zhang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhang takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker is looking for the big counter here.
Zhang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Zhang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhang.
Zhang moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Zhang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhang is looking to land body kicks.
Zhang slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janue Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zhang misses the body punch
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body.
Parker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zhang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhang.
Zhang lands a nice looking body kick.
Zhang thuds his shin into the meat of Parker's side.
Zhang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parker scores with a sloppy right hand. Zhang should have avoided that one.
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!
Zhang lands a jab to the head.
Zhang throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Zhang.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Zhang throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhang misses with a lunging right hand
and Parker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Parker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhang doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhang misses with a kick to the body.
Parker blocks a head kick by Zhang.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker blocks a head kick by Zhang.
Zhang throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhang misses with a kick to the body
and Zhang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhang misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Zhang throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker throws a counter combo.
Parker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zhang throws a right hand that misses
and Zhang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Zhang finds it's way through Parker's defenses.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhang throws a sloppy body shot
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parker.
Zhang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhang misses with a straight right.
Zhang avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhang tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Zhang misses the shot to the body.
Zhang misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhang.
Zhang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhang misses with a looping right.
Parker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zhang throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Parker misses.
Zhang ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Zhang scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhang misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Zhang throws a sloppy head kick
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Zhang moves away and avoids it.
Parker lands with a nice body punch.
Sujin Zhang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhang moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janue Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janue Parker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JT Hawk (ranked 3583 p4p, 3753 weight class) and Jeff Lardy (ranked 457 p4p, 472 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jeff Lardy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JT Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Lardy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
Hawk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hawk somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Lardy misses.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawk fails with the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Hawk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A combination from Lardy does no damage.
Lardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lardy checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lardy lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Hawk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lardy defends well and Hawk ends up having to push Lardy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JT Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Lardy slips the punch.
Hawk misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hawk tries to move into range but Lardy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lardy lands a two punch combo.
Lardy lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lardy swinging wildly here.
Lardy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lardy looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk is looking for a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
Lardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lardy did well to prevent Hawk getting side control.
Lardy kicks off Hawk and gets to his feet.
Lardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Lardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawk misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Hawk misses.
Lardy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawk.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lardy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hawk back to the cage. Lardy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lardy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hawk slips a straight right by Lardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawk. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet.
Lardy misses with the combination.
Hawk connects with a single shot there.
We've been informed that Lardy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lardy throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
Hawk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lardy circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Hawk does no damage.
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Lardy.
Lardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Hawk backs off Lardy throws a huge counter combo but Hawk manages to avoid it all.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Lardy moves out of range easily.
Lardy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hawk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk misses the jab.
No joy there for Lardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lardy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lardy misses with a wild combination.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Hawk does no damage.
Lardy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Lardy. Those never looked like landing.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lardy throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Lardy misses.
Hawk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lardy sprawls and moves away.
Lardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lardy jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Lardy drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lardy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hawk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jeff Lardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lardy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hawk walks into a stiff left hand from Lardy.
Hawk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lardy on his heels. He'll look to pass Lardy's guard now, I'm sure.
Lardy pushes Hawk off and scrambles back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Hawk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk misses with a series of wild punches.
Lardy looks to land a combination. Hawk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hawk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lardy misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lardy misses with a combination
and Hawk counters with a two punch combo.
Lardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lardy scores with a jab. Hawk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hawk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hawk wants to clinch.
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
JT Hawk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawk tries to clinch there but Lardy circles away.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Lardy avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Lardy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lardy!
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lardy lands a two punch combo.
Hawk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lardy backs up against the cage.
Lardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lardy looks to land a combination but Hawk avoids it well.
Hawk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hawk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lardy.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Lardy is out of range.
Lardy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lardy.
Lardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Lardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawk backs up against the cage.
Hawk throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lardy avoids it really well and circles away.
Hawk has Lardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Lardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lardy.
Lardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lardy misses with a double jab.
Hawk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JT Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lardy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lardy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hawk eats them both and turns towards Lardy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lardy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawk avoids it really well and circles away.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lardy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lardy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lardy moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Lardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lardy with a nice cross.
Hawk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lardy misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lardy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lardy closes the distance and pushes Hawk back into the cage.
Hawk has Lardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Lardy misses with a two punch combination.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lardy moves into the clinch.
Lardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lardy cracks Hawk with a good jab.
Hawk wants to clinch up but Lardy keeps it at a distance.
Lardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Lardy.
Hawk misses with a double jab.
Hawk misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lardy scores with a one two! Hawk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lardy throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
Lardy is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left and a right from Lardy both land. Nice combination.
Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Lardy.
Lardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawk circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawk darts in and clinches Lardy up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hawk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lardy's brow.
A short left from Lardy.
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawk takes the fight into the clinch.
Lardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lardy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lardy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Lardy misses with a straight left.
Lardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lardy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lardy stalks Hawk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hawk's face. Hawk staggers backwards, shaken.
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Lardy moves out of range easily.
Hawk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lardy defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lardy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Lardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lardy throws a right and a left that Hawk avoids nicely.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lardy throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Lardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lardy takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk is looking to clinch.
Lardy looks to land a combination. Hawk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
JT Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lardy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lardy backs up against the cage.
Lardy lands a jab-cross combination.
Lardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawk.
Hawk with a nice cross.
Lardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk shoots in for a double leg but Lardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JT Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jeff Lardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lardy lands a jab to the nose.
Lardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt - Lardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lardy looks to land a combination. Hawk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Lardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lardy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Lardy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunt (ranked 5044 p4p, 5551 weight class) and Jacob Hopson (ranked 551 p4p, 572 weight class). Mark Hunt 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Hopson shows good takedown defense.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Hopson sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Hopson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Hopson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hopson tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunt is wise to it.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopson counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Hopson circles away easily
and Hopson counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt fails with the takedown
and Hopson counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson stuffs the takedown.
As Hunt backs off Hopson throws a huge counter combo but Hunt manages to avoid it all.
Hopson blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Hopson throws a big counter head kick but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopson sprawls well. Hopson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopson unleashes a big counter combination but Hunt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hopson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Hopson keeps it at a distance.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Hopson sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Hopson counters with a head kick that drops Hunt - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
 Hunt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Hunt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopson wants to stand but Hunt has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hopson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hunt shoots and misses
and Hopson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
Hunt wants to clinch
and Hopson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hopson. No joy for Hunt on that attempt.
Hopson counters with a body kick.
Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hopson counters with a leg kick.
Hunt seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopson avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopson flicks out a counter leg kick but Hunt steps away.
Hopson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hopson counters with a nice leg kick.
Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hopson counters with a flying knee that drops Hunt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson wants to stand but Hunt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hopson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hopson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Hunt backs off Hopson throws a huge counter combo but Hunt manages to avoid it all.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Hopson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Hopson is avoiding it.
Hopson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hopson as Hunt shoots in.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Hopson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt goes for a double leg but Hopson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hopson continues to drive forward.
Hopson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hopson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopson as he avoids it easily.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopson sprawls well. Hopson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hopson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hopson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hopson pinned against the cage. Hopson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hopson throws a big counter head kick but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopson as he jumps to the side.
And Hopson responds with a good body kick, but Hunt manages to step out the way in time.
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopson's waist but Hopson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Mark Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hopson counters with a leg kick.
Hunt darts in trying to clinch
and Hopson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt darts in trying to clinch
and Hopson counters with a flying knee that drops Hunt! Hopson dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Hopson!
As Jacob Hopson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I just want to thank Wolves for allowing me to show them my talent... I want to be the Wolves champion one day!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Bentley (ranked 3370 p4p, 3730 weight class) and Arman Avangyan (ranked 365 p4p, 400 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Bentley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arman Avangyan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avangyan shoots for a takedown but Bentley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bentley misses with a wild combination.
Bentley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Avangyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Bentley darts in and clinches Avangyan up against the cage.
Bentley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avangyan or not.
Avangyan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Avangyan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bentley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ray Bentley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arman Avangyan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Avangyan is keeping busy.
Avangyan keeps control of Bentley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avangyan or not.
Avangyan tries for a takedown but Bentley manages to get underhooks.
Avangyan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bentley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bentley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avangyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bentley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Avangyan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bentley.
Avangyan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bentley has managed to clinch.
Bentley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Avangyan wants a takedown.
Bentley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bentley is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avangyan tries for a takedown but Bentley manages to get underhooks.
Bentley gets underhooks to prevent Avangyan's takedown attempt.
Bentley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bentley throws a body kick that misses
and Avangyan counters with a shoot takedown. Bentley fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bentley has his foot on Avangyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avangyan works his way back into a safe position though.
Avangyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bentley is retaining full guard.
Avangyan controlling from the top position.
Avangyan is in close to Bentley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Avangyan stands up over Bentley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Avangyan passes into half guard.
Avangyan trying to mount his opponent but Bentley defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Avangyan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avangyan working over Bentley with some ground and pound. Bentley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Avangyan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bentley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avangyan.
Avangyan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bentley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Avangyan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bentley has left one of his arms exposed and Avangyan doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bentley screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arman Avangyan!
Arman Avangyan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Licht (ranked 4762 p4p, 4394 weight class) and Derrick Gawain (ranked 512 p4p, 495 weight class). Licht comes to the cage accompanied by The Exies - What You Deserve. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Licht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Gawain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gawain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Licht throws out the jab.
Derrick Gawain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gawain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gawain moves out of range of the strikes.
Gawain throws out a counter right but Licht avoids it with no problem.
Gawain throws a hook but Licht blocks it.
Licht tried to counter with a leg kick but Gawain avoided it.
Jab, jab by Licht - just one landing.
Licht throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gawain misses with a head kick.
Licht throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gawain tries to land a front kick but Licht steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Licht lands with a nice combination. Gawain backs away looking to recover.
Gawain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gawain looks to throw a body kick
and Licht counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licht dodges an elbow strike from Gawain.
Licht is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gawain tries to stall but Licht uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Licht holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Licht.
Gawain looking to slow down the pace here.
Gawain takes a shot to the head.
Licht stalling in the clinch.
Licht lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gawain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Licht defending well as Gawain loads up on a big left hand.
Gawain throws a sloppy head kick
and Licht counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Licht throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gawain! But no joy.
Licht lands a leg kick that knocks Gawain off balance momentarily.
Licht ducks under a wild hook from Gawain.
Licht throwing a counter right hand but Gawain manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Licht misses its intended target.
Gawain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Licht throwing a counter right hand but Gawain manages to avoid it.
Licht lands a nice shot that snaps Gawain's head back.
Gawain throws the left hand but Licht avoids the punch easily.
Gawain throws a lazy head kick
letting Licht counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licht scores with a push kick.
Gawain misses with an uppercut. Licht saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Licht.
Licht pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gawain is out of range and Licht settles back down.
Gawain tries to bum rush Licht with a series of wild strikes but Licht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gawain tries to land a front kick but Licht steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Licht slips a jab from Gawain.
Gawain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Licht - that will leave a mark!
Licht slips under a jab from Gawain.
Licht steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gawain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licht with a nice calf kick.
Licht looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Licht misses with a straight left.
Licht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gawain tries to land a front kick but Licht steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gawain throws a sloppy head kick and Licht moves out of range easily.
Licht uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gawain.
It looked like Licht wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gawain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Licht ducks under a wild hook from Gawain.
Licht misses with a body kick.
Licht connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gawain's hands.
Gawain takes a swing at Licht's ribcage but misses.
Licht throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gawain avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Licht dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gawain blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Gawain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gawain throws a lazy uppercut
and Licht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gawain throws an overhand right that lands on Licht's shoulder, as Licht tries to avoid the shot.
Gawain misses with a right hand
and Licht counters with a straight right hand.
Gawain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gawain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Licht.
Licht lands a glancing blow to the side of Gawain's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gawain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gawain throws a hook to the side of Licht's head but Licht sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gawain throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licht throws a hook but Gawain blocks it.
Licht turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Licht throws an overhand right that lands on Gawain's shoulder, as Gawain tries to avoid the shot.
Licht jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gawain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gawain throws a head kick that misses
and Licht counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gawain swings widly with a right hand
and Licht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Licht scores with a leg kick.
Licht feints and then cracks Gawain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gawain down.
Licht ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Licht misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Licht.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licht lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gawain's sensitive parts.
A big right from Gawain misses.
Licht seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Licht scores with a jab.
Gawain slips a jab from Licht.
Gawain throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Gawain.
Licht throwing a counter right hand but Gawain manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Licht.
Licht clobbers Gawain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gawain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Licht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Licht. That's going to slow Gawain down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gawain throws a jab but it's blocked by Licht.
Licht sizes up Gawain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Gawain misses.
Gawain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Licht.
Licht darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Licht sizes up Gawain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gawain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Licht.
Gawain throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gawain throws a right hand that misses
and Gawain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gawain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Licht.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gawain misses with a looping left.
Ben Licht is winning the standup battle so far.
Gawain throws a shot from downtown. Licht moves away and avoids it.
As Gawain tries to get set, Licht tries to push him back and clinch up but Gawain manages to avoid the attempt.
Gawain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Licht counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Licht, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Licht loads up on a big right hand but Gawain slips the punch.
Gawain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gawain misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Licht dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gawain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Licht.
Licht scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gawain in his tracks.
Gawain misses the shot to the body.
Gawain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Licht keeps Gawain at a distance using the push kick.
Gawain misses with a two punch combination.
Licht jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Licht listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Licht.
Gawain misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Licht.
Licht connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gawain's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licht lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gawain misses with a right hand
and Licht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Gawain is rocked!
Gawain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Licht.
Licht swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Gawain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gawain tries a head kick but it misses.
Licht was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gawain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gawain throws a sloppy head kick and Licht moves out of range easily.
Licht misses with an uppercut.
Licht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gawain can do to turn this around?
Licht connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Licht clinches up with Gawain and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licht effectively controlling the action here.
Licht scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gawain is still on wobbly legs! Can Licht finish him?
Gawain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gawain seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licht is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Licht.
Licht has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gawain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gawain is trying to stall.
Licht trying to control the position but instead, Gawain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Licht into the cage.
Ben Licht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licht leaning his opponent against the cage.
Licht will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gawain up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Licht.
Gawain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gawain throws a lazy head kick
and Licht counters with a stiff right hand.
Licht thows a body kick. Gawain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Licht looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gawain throws a leg kick
and Licht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licht slips under a jab from Gawain.
Licht connects with a looping right hand.
Gawain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gawain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Licht wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gawain throws the left hand but Licht avoids the punch easily.
Licht is looking for a counter combo.
Gawain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gawain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gawain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Licht manages to avoid it.
As Gawain backs away, Licht returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gawain has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Licht.
Licht misses with a hook.
Licht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Derrick Gawain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Licht.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Licht showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Licht has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Licht!
Ben Licht was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Brenda (ranked 5952 p4p, 4722 weight class) and Andrei Baltaretu (ranked 592 p4p, 537 weight class). Baltaretu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roy Jones Jr - Can't be touched.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Brenda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Baltaretu!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baltaretu shoots in for a takedown but Brenda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Baltaretu looks to move away, Brenda throws a big counter combo but Baltaretu just gets out of the way.
Baltaretu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baltaretu lands in his opponent's guard.
Baltaretu landing with the ground and pound.
Baltaretu chips away with some ground and pound.
Baltaretu throwing strikes but missing.
Baltaretu looking to sit in guard and control but Brenda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baltaretu wants to stand and escape but Brenda is having none of it.
Baltaretu managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brenda preventing the sweep.
Baltaretu wants to stand up but Brenda is controlling him.
Baltaretu with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Brenda can't handle though.
Brenda prevents Baltaretu from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baltaretu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brenda stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Baltaretu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baltaretu looks up at the clock and then as Brenda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Baltaretu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Baltaretu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baltaretu working the ground and pound.
Baltaretu trying to control the action but Brenda is working from the bottom.
Brenda is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baltaretu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Baltaretu misses with the ground and pound.
Baltaretu cracks Brenda with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baltaretu landing strikes.
Baltaretu looks up at the clock and then as Brenda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Baltaretu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Baltaretu trying to control the position but Brenda is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltaretu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baltaretu working the ground and pound.
Baltaretu working the head with strikes.
Baltaretu is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brenda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brenda taking punishment in the form of punches.
Baltaretu cracks Brenda with a big right hand but Brenda just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brenda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Baltaretu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brenda is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baltaretu connects with a decent elbow.
Brenda is rocked!
Baltaretu lands a strong strike to the head of Brenda. That's dazed him! Baltaretu looking to finish here. Brenda is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Baltaretu lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
In his post fight interview, Andrei Baltaretu 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Valle (ranked 1897 p4p, 3016 weight class) and Sidney Slaveriso (ranked 104 p4p, 166 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Faraon Love Shady - Mi Cunumi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Valle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sidney Slaveriso!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valle looks to land a right hand but Slaveriso moved out of range.
Slaveriso throws a nice looking combination but Valle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valle dodges the punch combination from Slaveriso.
It appears Valle was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slaveriso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valle throws a hook but Slaveriso blocks it.
Slaveriso misses with a combination
and Valle counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Slaveriso is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've been told by Valle's head coaches at The Gulag Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Slaveriso misses.
Valle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slaveriso misses with a few strikes there.
Valle needs to keep his hands up - Slaveriso had a free shot at his head there.
Slaveriso moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Valle.
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!
Slaveriso throws a right hand that Valle ducks under and follows up with a left that Valle also avoids with ease.
Slaveriso throws a series of punches but Valle moves out of range.
Valle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slaveriso scores with a hook.
Valle is looking to land body kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaveriso stalks Valle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valle's face. Valle staggers backwards, shaken.
Slaveriso misses with a double jab.
Slaveriso fails to land with a series of punches.
Valle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Valle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slaveriso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valle's head.
Slaveriso lands the left hand.
Nice body kick from Valle.
Slaveriso looks winded!
Slaveriso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Slaveriso. Beautiful body shot.
Slaveriso throws a combination that misses
and Valle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slaveriso fails to land with a series of punches.
Valle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valle scores with a leg kick.
Valle pushes Slaveriso away with a front kick.
Valle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Valle.
Valle throws a push kick but Slaveriso slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaveriso tries to bum rush Valle with a series of wild strikes but Valle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slaveriso on the side of the head.
Slaveriso takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaveriso was well out of range. Poor timing from Valle.
Valle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valle tries to land a front kick but Slaveriso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slaveriso will feel that in the morning.
Slaveriso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valle circles away quickly and effectively.
Slaveriso misses with an uppercut
and Valle counters with a one-two to the body.
Slaveriso is rocked!
Valle throws a powerful right kick. Slaveriso tried to block low but the kick was high! Slaveriso was taken right off of his feet! Valle jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesus Valle!
Jesus Valle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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