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LAFC 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saxon Byrd (ranked 1795 p4p, 3718 weight class) and John Piercer (ranked 242 p4p, 466 weight class). Saxon Byrd has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Saxon Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Piercer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Piercer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Piercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Piercer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Piercer's sensitive parts.
Piercer throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piercer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Piercer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piercer.
Piercer connects with a jab.
A low kick from Piercer misses
and Byrd counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd lands with an overhand left.
 It looks like John Piercer has been cut.
Piercer slips a jab from Byrd.
Byrd clinches with his opponent.
Byrd has a couple of punches blocked by Piercer.
Byrd lands a left hand.
Piercer tries a body shot but Byrd blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piercer blocks an uppercut.
Byrd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Piercer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Piercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piercer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Piercer blocking some punches.
Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Piercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Byrd on the inside.
Piercer breaks from the clinch.
Byrd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Piercer.
Byrd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Piercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Byrd.
Byrd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Piercer's head backwards.
A clash of legs there as Byrd blocks the low kick.
John Piercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd lands a slapping body shot.
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Byrd misses its intended target.
Piercer throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Byrd.
Piercer throws out a powerful jab.
Byrd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Piercer.
Byrd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Piercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Piercer.
Piercer throws a nice head kick!
Byrd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Piercer is out of range and Byrd settles back down.
Piercer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Piercer throws a head kick that misses
and Piercer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piercer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Byrd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piercer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Piercer misses with a lunging right hand
and Byrd counters with a right hand to the body.
Byrd moves out of range as Piercer strikes.
Piercer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Byrd misses with a looping right.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Piercer.
Byrd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Piercer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
A low kick from Piercer is predictable there
and Byrd counters with a straight right hand.
Piercer avoids the body shot from Byrd.
Piercer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Byrd. Byrd obviously looking to wear him down.
Piercer throws a front kick aimed at Byrd's knee but Byrd avoids it well.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Piercer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd ducks right into an uppercut from Piercer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Piercer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byrd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Byrd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Piercer.
Piercer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Piercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piercer connects with a nice looking jab.
Piercer tries to land a leg kick but Byrd saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd lands a nice hook to Piercer's body. Piercer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Piercer to score with a decent uppercut.
Byrd connects with a jab.
Byrd jabs Piercer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Byrd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Byrd duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saxon Byrd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Piercer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Piercer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Piercer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Piercer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Byrd throws a body punch but Piercer moves out of range.
Byrd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Piercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Byrd throws the left hand but Piercer avoids the punch easily.
Piercer throws a push kick but Byrd slaps the foot to one side.
Piercer slips a jab from Byrd.
That kick from Byrd tenderised Piercer's leg. Piercer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byrd lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Piercer throws a series of punches but Byrd avoids them all with ease.
A low kick lands for Byrd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piercer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byrd.
Byrd throws a big shot that misses.
Byrd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Piercer throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the body from Piercer misses
and Byrd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piercer can do to turn this around?
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piercer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Piercer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Piercer.
Byrd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Piercer.
Piercer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Byrd lands the left hand.
Piercer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Piercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byrd.
A low kick from Piercer is predictable there
and Byrd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Byrd looks to land a right hand but Piercer moved out of range.
Piercer takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd moves into the clinch successfully.
Piercer misses with a punch to the body.
Piercer misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Byrd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byrd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Piercer.
Byrd scores with a shot to the side of Piercer's head.
Byrd working aggressively here.
Byrd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Byrd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrd.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Saxon Byrd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Byrd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Byrd has a couple of punches blocked by Piercer.
Piercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Byrd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Piercer backwards.
Byrd lands a nice uppercut.
Byrd misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrd.
Piercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Piercer.
Piercer lands a shot to the body.
Byrd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byrd misses with a knee to the head.
Piercer misses with a body punch.
Piercer misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd prevents a body shot from Piercer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd lands a left hand.
Byrd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piercer backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piercer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Piercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrd.
Byrd pushes Piercer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byrd prevents a body shot from Piercer.
Byrd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Piercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Piercer throws a head punch that misses.
Piercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd blocks an uppercut.
Piercer tries a body shot but Byrd blocks it.
A short left from Byrd.
Piercer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Byrd throws a punch but it's blocked by Piercer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saxon Byrd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Piercer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Byrd missing with a left hand there. Piercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piercer misses with a body kick.
Piercer looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Byrd misses the target.
Piercer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Byrd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byrd throws a front kick that sends Piercer stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Piercer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.
Piercer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Piercer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd moves away from the strike by Piercer.
Byrd looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Byrd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Piercer in his tracks.
Byrd scores with a nice body kick.
Piercer checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Piercer moves away and avoids it.
Piercer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrd misses with a hook.
Byrd with a jab.
Byrd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Piercer throws a leg kick which misses Byrd's front leg but catches the back leg as Byrd tries to avoid it.
Byrd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Byrd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Byrd. Piercer shrugs it off though.
Saxon Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Piercer avoids the body shot from Byrd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Piercer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Byrd - the referee stops the clock and Piercer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Byrd. Piercer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Piercer throws a shot to the body.
Piercer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Byrd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Piercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Piercer throws a low kick but Byrd avoids it.
Byrd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Piercer's hands.
Piercer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Byrd throws a solid leg kick but Piercer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrd.
Piercer swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Piercer is predictable there
and Byrd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byrd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piercer.
Piercer swings widly with a right hand
and Byrd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piercer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Piercer misses the jab.
Piercer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byrd counters with a nice body shot.
Piercer walks into a stiff left hand from Byrd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd scores with a shot to the body.
Byrd lands a nice shot that snaps Piercer's head back.
 Piercer is rocked!
Piercer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Byrd pounces like a tiger and cracks Piercer with a vicious hook! Piercer is down but not out! Byrd follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Saxon Byrd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Robinson (ranked 1373 p4p, 2849 weight class) and Mike KnockOut (ranked 153 p4p, 283 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShawn Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike KnockOut!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson scores with a punch to the head.
Robinson scores with a one two! KnockOut had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from KnockOut does no damage.
Robinson avoids the body shot from KnockOut.
Robinson tests KnockOut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Robinson.
KnockOut throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
KnockOut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
KnockOut misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KnockOut throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
A cross from KnockOut lands.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. KnockOut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
KnockOut works Robinson's body with a nice hook.
KnockOut throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from KnockOut. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson cracks KnockOut with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KnockOut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KnockOut throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
KnockOut fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson tries to clinch but KnockOut is having none of it.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KnockOut.
Robinson cracks KnockOut with a right hand to the side of the head.
KnockOut is rocked!
KnockOut throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
KnockOut is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KnockOut seems to have recovered his senses.
KnockOut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
KnockOut drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
KnockOut connects with a nice looking jab.
Robinson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! KnockOut drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Robinson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from KnockOut's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Kicklighter (ranked 1323 p4p, 1692 weight class) and Leroy Brown (ranked 192 p4p, 249 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinicius Kicklighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries a low kick but Kicklighter avoids it.
Kicklighter is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Kicklighter misses the shot to the body.
Kicklighter with the inside leg kick.
Kicklighter rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Kicklighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown successfully pulls guard.
Kicklighter stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kicklighter from controlling successfully.
Kicklighter postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kicklighter is one step ahead there.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kicklighter.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kicklighter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kicklighter throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kicklighter controls the pace.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kicklighter from controlling successfully.
Brown is pulling down on Kicklighter's head. It's preventing any offense from Kicklighter, at least for the moment.
Kicklighter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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.
Kicklighter looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown tries to land a body kick
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
Kicklighter sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kicklighter on the side of the head.
Kicklighter throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws a push kick but Kicklighter slaps the foot to one side.
Kicklighter cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown looks to land a combination but Kicklighter avoids it well.
Kicklighter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kicklighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Kicklighter misses.
Nice jab there from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown misses the jab.
Kicklighter checks a leg kick nicely.
Good shot there by Kicklighter.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Kicklighter saw that one coming.
Kicklighter is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Kicklighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Kicklighter tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Kicklighter scores with a jab.
Brown scores with a jab. Kicklighter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kicklighter.
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!
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kicklighter blocks the leg kick.
Kicklighter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kicklighter throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown flicks out a counter leg kick but Kicklighter steps away.
Kicklighter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kicklighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kicklighter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kicklighter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kicklighter lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Kicklighter closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Kicklighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Kicklighter improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
Kicklighter blocks the body kick.
Vinicius Kicklighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter moves into the clinch.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kicklighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kicklighter lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Brown.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donk. Kicklighter catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Kicklighter as he connects with a hook.
Kicklighter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kicklighter duly obliges.
Brown is rocked!
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kicklighter to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Kicklighter finish him?
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kicklighter doesn't seem phased though.
Kicklighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Kicklighter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Kicklighter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Leroy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicklighter cracks Brown with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Brown falls to his knees and Kicklighter doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Kicklighter!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinicius Kicklighter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dansworth (ranked 1496 p4p, 899 weight class) and Charles Luciano (ranked 222 p4p, 133 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Dansworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dansworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Dansworth.
Jab from Dansworth.
Dansworth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dansworth scores with the left hand. Luciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Dansworth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dansworth lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Dansworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dansworth.
Dansworth misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Dansworth misses with an uppercut
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
It looks like Greg Dansworth has been cut.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dansworth throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano throws a counter combo.
Dansworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dansworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Dansworth misses with a wild body shot.
Dansworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dansworth swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dansworth drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Luciano swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dansworth's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Luciano!
A very excited looking Charles Luciano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cynical Christoph (ranked 620 p4p, 1490 weight class) and Bam Bam Joshy (ranked 97 p4p, 212 weight class). Bam Bam Joshy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cynical Christoph's chin.
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Cynical Christoph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bam Joshy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christoph throws a head kick that misses.
Joshy throws out a counter right but Christoph avoids it with no problem.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Jab, jab by Joshy - just one landing.
Joshy jabs at Christoph's body.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Joshy blocks a head kick by Christoph.
Christoph moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Joshy misses with a lunging right hand
and Christoph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Christoph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christoph's hands.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joshy lands a jab to Christoph's midsection.
Christoph slips under a jab.
Christoph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christoph is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Christoph moves away and avoids it.
Christoph lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Joshy misses with a right hand
enabling Christoph to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Joshy catches Christoph right on the button with a cross.
Christoph moves out of range of the strikes.
Christoph swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Christoph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christoph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joshy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy throws the left hand but Christoph avoids the punch easily.
Joshy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christoph counters with a straight right hand.
Christoph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christoph misses the body punch
and Joshy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy slips a jab from Christoph.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christoph blocks a jab.
Joshy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christoph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Christoph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christoph circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joshy has Christoph up against the cage in a clinch.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Joshy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joshy manages to pull guard.
Joshy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christoph is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joshy looking for subs off his back but Christoph has passed one foot through into half guard.
Christoph takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the 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.
Joshy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christoph wants to control from the top but Joshy keeps moving.
Joshy has an active guard here but Christoph has managed to pass into half guard.
Christoph works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam Joshy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Christoph tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joshy misses with an uppercut
and Christoph counters with a nice uppercut.
Joshy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christoph at a distance.
Joshy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Christoph slips a straight right by Joshy.
Some bone on bone action there as Joshy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christoph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christoph stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Christoph moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Christoph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christoph misses with a two punch combination.
Joshy 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.
Joshy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy lands a nice shot to the body.
Joshy connects with a crisp jab.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christoph counters with a left and a right that stings Joshy.
Christoph takes one to the side of the head.
Christoph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Joshy digs a good body shot into Christoph's ribs.
Christoph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoph pushes Joshy away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christoph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy blocks a head kick by Christoph.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshy throws a shot to the body.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christoph manages to avoid it.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range.
Christoph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joshy scores with a jab.
Christoph misses with a body kick.
Joshy throws a jab when Christoph was well out of range.
Joshy blocks a head kick by Christoph.
A countering left hand to the body from Joshy misses.
Joshy throws a hook but Christoph avoids it easily.
Joshy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joshy connects with a body shot.
Christoph scores with a jab.
That has opened up Bam Bam Joshy's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshy lands a jab to Christoph's midsection.
Christoph looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joshy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christoph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Christoph.
Joshy moves in looking to clinch but Christoph pushes him off.
Joshy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joshy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshy lands a jab to Christoph's midsection.
Joshy drops his hands momentarily and Christoph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joshy throws a hook but Christoph blocks it.
Christoph's corner calls for a 1-2. Christoph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshy jabs Christoph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Joshy - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Joshy.
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshy throws a sloppy body shot
and Christoph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joshy thinking.
Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joshy.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Christoph misses with a body shot.
Christoph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshy.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Christoph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christoph fails to land with a series of punches.
Joshy throws a hook but Christoph avoids it easily.
Joshy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Christoph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshy lands a slapping body shot.
Joshy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy takes a swing at Christoph's ribcage but misses.
Christoph moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Christoph throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Christoph lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy fails to land with a series of punches.
Christoph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christoph fails to land with a series of punches.
Christoph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joshy misses with a hook. Christoph ducked under it nicely.
Christoph just misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christoph scores with a one two! Joshy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The cut above Bam Bam Joshy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Christoph digs a good hook to Joshy's body.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Christoph counters with a quick kick to the body but Joshy blocks it.
Christoph looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
Joshy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christoph.
Cynical Christoph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Joshy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Joshy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joshy misses with the combination.
Christoph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Christoph moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Joshy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Joshy tries to clinch but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph throws a quick counter head kick but Joshy was just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christoph.
Joshy tries to move into range but Christoph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joshy connects with a nice looking jab.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Joshy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy moves out of range as Christoph strikes.
Christoph lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Christoph.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshy avoids the head kick by Christoph.
Christoph throws a shot to the body.
Christoph throws an off balance right hand
and Joshy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christoph thinking.
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!
Christoph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joshy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christoph at a distance.
A jab from Joshy misses.
Joshy scores with a nice right hand.
Christoph throws out a leg kick but Joshy moves out of range and Christoph only half commits.
A jab from Joshy misses.
Joshy slips under a jab from Christoph.
Bam Bam Joshy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Christoph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cynical Christoph.
I think Joshy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bam Bam Joshy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huber Schlesien (ranked 952 p4p, 1527 weight class) and Vern Vurris (ranked 134 p4p, 199 weight class). Huber Schlesien had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Huber Schlesien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vern Vurris!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlesien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vurris is fending him off so far but Schlesien persists. Nope, Vurris circles away and we're back to standing.
Schlesien scores with a punch to the head.
Vurris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vurris takes one to the chin there.
Schlesien circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schlesien fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vurris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schlesien defends well and Vurris ends up having to push Schlesien into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schlesien misses with a looping left.
Vurris throws a solid leg kick but Schlesien takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vurris.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vurris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schlesien.
Vurris flicks out a counter leg kick but Schlesien steps away.
Vurris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schlesien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schlesien sprawls well initially but Vurris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vurris trying to pass the guard but Schlesien defending well.
Schlesien wants to get back to full guard.
Vurris wants to control but Schlesien is keeping him busy.
Vurris prevents Schlesien from improving his position.
Vurris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schlesien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schlesien wants to control but Vurris is keeping busy.
Schlesien controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlesien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vurris is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vurris lands a nice short elbow.
Schlesien might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schlesien looking for submissions off his back.
Schlesien trying to hold on to Vurris's head to control him but Vurris postures up.
Vurris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schlesien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vurris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schlesien is pressing down on Vurris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlesien is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vurris has his hands clasped together but Schlesien extends and breaks Vurris's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Schlesien.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huber Schlesien!
In his post fight interview, Huber Schlesien 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Rize (ranked 301 p4p, 880 weight class) and Antun Simunic (ranked 42 p4p, 122 weight class). Rize comes to the cage accompanied by Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours. Simunic has chosen Monster as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Rize!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antun Simunic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rize connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch lands to the side of Rize 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simunic staying out of range there.
Simunic scores with a body shot.
Simunic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Rize walks into a jab.
Simunic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rize doesn't seem bothered though.
Simunic misses with a low kick.
Simunic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simunic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Rize tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simunic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rize feints and then cracks Simunic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simunic down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Rize dodges the punch combination from Simunic.
Jab, jab by Rize - just one landing.
Rize throws a hook but Simunic blocks it.
Simunic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simunic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rize is looking to land body kicks.
Simunic slips a jab and a cross from Rize.
Simunic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simunic misses with an uppercut. Rize saw that one coming.
Simunic misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Simunic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize 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.
Simunic lands a big head kick that sends Rize tumbling to the mat! Simunic takes a step backwards and waves Rize back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Rize is rocked!
Simunic closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rize! Simunic dives in looking to finish! Rize is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antun Simunic!
An out of breath Antun Simunic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunipola Veainu (ranked 65 p4p, 179 weight class) and Iso Paa (ranked 11 p4p, 24 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunipola Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Paa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paa cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paa 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.
Veainu cracks Paa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Paa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him?
It looks like Iso Paa has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu slips under a jab from Paa.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
A cross from Paa lands.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot.
Paa delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paa was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paa.
Veainu lands a head shot.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veainu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Veainu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paa misses with a hook.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu stuffs the takedown attempt from Paa. Paa gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu drops Paa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Paa looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu slips a straight right by Paa.
Paa staying out of range there.
Veainu throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Veainu's half guard.
Veainu keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paa in particular looking to stall.
Paa wants to work for an arm triangle but Veainu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Paa.
Paa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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 Vunipola Veainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iso Paa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Paa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paa counters with a nice uppercut.
Vunipola Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paa counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Paa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Paa ducks down to avoid it.
Paa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
Paa feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Veainu.
A shot to the liver by Paa. Beautiful body shot.
Paa lands an overhand right.
Paa fails with the takedown
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Paa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Paa there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paa. That one must have hurt.
Paa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Veainu's guard.
Paa trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veainu controls Paa momentarily but Paa frees himself.
Paa looking to sit in guard and control but Veainu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Veainu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Veainu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Veainu wants to control from the top but Paa keeps moving.
Paa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veainu is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paa is trying to keep Veainu in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iso Paa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paa lands with a good body shot.
Paa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Paa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and Paa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Veainu!
Iso Paa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Veainu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veainu, who protects the arm well.
Paa swings around for an armbar but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paa's guard.
Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veainu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veainu defends well.
Veainu controlling from the top position.
Paa is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily.
Paa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa working a defensive guard but Veainu passes into half guard.
Paa is looking to improve his position.
Veainu controlling the action here.
Paa wants to get back to full guard.
Paa manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paa wants to sweep here but Veainu controlling him for the moment.
Paa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Veainu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paa has his feet on Veainu's thighs here. He's pushed Veainu off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Veainu screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa is the new heavyweight champion!
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