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RISE 99: Leader v Castellanos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Biggus Dickus (ranked 5272 p4p, 3814 weight class) and Gregory Rumble (ranked 570 p4p, 476 weight class). Biggus Dickus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gregory Rumble's chin.
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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 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Biggus Dickus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Rumble!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumble looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickus is just out of range.
Dickus is looking to chop away at Rumble's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rumble.
Rumble attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rumble takes a swing at Dickus's ribcage but misses.
Rumble lands a leg kick that knocks Dickus off balance momentarily.
Dickus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dickus connects with a body shot that sends Rumble's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Rumble misses.
Rumble misses with a looping left.
Rumble will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rumble tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dickus is able to avoid easily.
Dickus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumble.
A little feinted left hand from Dickus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rumble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rumble misses with a body shot.
Rumble throws a leg kick but Dickus checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumble ducks right into an uppercut from Dickus.
Good leg kick by Rumble.
Dickus moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rumble. Dickus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickus lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dickus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rumble slips a jab from Dickus.
Dickus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumble looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rumble on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dickus. Dickus obviously looking to wear him down.
Dickus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dickus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rumble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dickus rather than just go for the knockout.
Rumble throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dickus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rumble is looking to get back to full guard here but Dickus has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dickus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dickus is chipping away with strikes.
Rumble is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rumble taking a bit of punishment here - Dickus scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Rumble's face as Dickus controls the position.
Rumble takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dickus controlling from side mount.
Dickus cracks Rumble with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dickus cracks Rumble with a big right hand but Rumble just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee asks Dickus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dickus prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Dickus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dickus with good strikes from the mount here!
Dickus landing strikes from the mount and Rumble is in trouble!
Dickus lands a big elbow.
Rumble can't escape the position.
Rumble flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rumble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumble gets back to half guard.
Dickus is looking to advance position but Rumble won't allow it.
Dickus winds up and cracks Rumble with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rumble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Dickus.
Dickus wants to pass to mount but Rumble is defending the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biggus Dickus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rumble is looking to chop away at Dickus's legs.
Dickus lands with a nice body punch.
Rumble moves out of range as Dickus strikes.
Dickus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rumble can do to turn this around?
Dickus throws a leg kick that misses.
Dickus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumble.
Rumble scores with a jab. Dickus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rumble connects with an inside leg kick.
Rumble fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dickus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gregory Rumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumble blocks a low kick nicely.
Rumble tries to work over Dickus's front leg with a kick but Dickus checks it.
Dickus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rumble misses with a body punch
so Dickus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rumble is striking off his back. Dickus thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Dickus not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rumble wants to get back to full guard.
Dickus drops an elbow to the side of Rumble's head.
Rumble manages to get to full guard.
Dickus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dickus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dickus works over Rumble with some ground and pound from guard.
Dickus controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dickus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dickus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rumble's head.
Rumble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dickus defends it easily.
Rumble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dickus defends well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rumble throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumble has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rumble there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dickus dives in and scores a takedown into Rumble's guard.
Dickus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dickus postures up in Rumble's guard and throws a big left but Rumble blocks it.
Dickus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dickus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickus controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biggus Dickus 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. This is the final round!
Dickus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rumble is out of range and Dickus settles back down.
Rumble scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Rumble does it's job there.
Rumble throws a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Rumble.
Rumble throws a low kick but Dickus avoids it.
Dickus gets a takedown into half guard.
Dickus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rumble is looking for a sweep. Dickus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rumble on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dickus stalling.
Dickus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickus lands with a punch from half guard.
Dickus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rumble regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dickus is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dickus stands up over Rumble, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dickus is working Rumble over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dickus is stalling in the full guard.
Rumble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickus distracts Rumble with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dickus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dickus throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickus throws a looping overhand right but Rumble ducks down to avoid it.
Rumble connects with a leg kick.
Dickus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dickus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rumble tried to score with a low kick but Dickus checks it.
The fighters circling - Dickus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickus throws a body punch but Rumble moves out of range.
Rumble throws a body punch but Dickus moves out of range.
Dickus throws a one two combo.
Rumble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dickus checks a leg kick nicely.
Rumble misses with a low kick.
Rumble throws a leg kick
and Dickus counters with a thumping low kick.
Rumble throws a hook to the side of Dickus's head but Dickus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rumble digs a good hook to Dickus's body.
Gregory Rumble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rumble finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gregory Rumble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rumble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rumble takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Rumble.
Dickus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rumble to the mat! Rumble manages to get full guard.
Biggus Dickus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rumble 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.
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 Biggus Dickus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dickus, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggus Dickus!
An out of breath Biggus Dickus 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapani Kangas (ranked 4396 p4p, 2875 weight class) and Larry Rollo (ranked 464 p4p, 351 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Larry Rollo enters the cage!
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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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tapani Kangas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Rollo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kangas connects with a body shot.
Kangas lands a right hook to the body.
Rollo tries for a takedown but Kangas circles away easily
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kangas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rollo gets a double leg takedown into Kangas's guard.
Rollo wants to pass the guard but Kangas is keeping the position.
Kangas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rollo is one step ahead there.
Rollo wants to pass the guard but Kangas is keeping the position.
Rollo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kangas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kangas is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rollo is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kangas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollo wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollo looking to pass the guard.
Rollo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rollo pushes down on Kangas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rollo in particular looking to stall.
Rollo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollo wants to take a breather but Kangas is having none of it.
Rollo passes to side control.
Rollo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kangas's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rollo slows the pace down.
Rollo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rollo swings around for an armbar but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rollo's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kangas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rollo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Rollo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rollo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kangas!
Rollo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kangas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rollo controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kangas!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollo tries to control but Kangas wriggling away.
Rollo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kangas wants to hold on but Rollo pushes him away.
Kangas stops Rollo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rollo mounts Kangas! Really nice guard pass there!
Kangas tries to reverse the position but Rollo maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rollo trying to control but Kangas is having none of it.
Rollo fails to move to back control.
Kangas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rollo on the ground.
Rollo tries to control but Kangas wriggling away.
Kangas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rollo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kangas is on top in guard.
Rollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rollo keeping moving, preventing Kangas from controlling successfully.
Rollo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kangas manages to get himself to full guard.
Rollo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kangas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larry Rollo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rollo passes Kangas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rollo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rollo trying to advance position but Kangas counters by regaining guard.
Rollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kangas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kangas is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Rollo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kangas scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kangas.
Kangas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kangas thuds his right hand into Rollo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rollo takes one to the side of the head.
Kangas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rollo at a distance.
Rollo misses with a takedown
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Rollo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kangas quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollo trying to control from Kangas's half guard. Kangas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rollo looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollo advances to half guard.
Kangas wants to control but Rollo passes into side.
Rollo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been informed that Rollo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kangas looking for a sweep but Rollo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rollo takes Kangas's back.
Rollo not allowing Kangas to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kangas's body.
Rollo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Larry Rollo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rollo controlling the position well here. Kangas rolled but Rollo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kangas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
Rollo has his arm under Kangas's chin here. Game over son! Rollo squeezes tightly and Kangas is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Rollo!
A victorious Larry Rollo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Boltzmann (ranked 3088 p4p, 2489 weight class) and Zack Kuhn (ranked 359 p4p, 299 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ludwig Boltzmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zack Kuhn!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boltzmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuhn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boltzmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Boltzmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Boltzmann tries to score with a low kick but Kuhn moves his leg out of the way.
Boltzmann lands with a shot to the body.
Boltzmann misses with an uppercut.
Boltzmann throws a hook but Kuhn blocks it.
Kuhn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuhn pushes Boltzmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Boltzmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boltzmann misses with some punches.
Boltzmann has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boltzmann is working Kuhn over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boltzmann blocks an uppercut.
Boltzmann manages to break the clinch.
Boltzmann 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.
Kuhn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boltzmann throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuhn counters with a right hand to the body.
Boltzmann moves out of range as Kuhn throws a body kick.
Boltzmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Kuhn
and Boltzmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boltzmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuhn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boltzmann is looking to clinch but Kuhn is avoiding it.
Boltzmann misses with a straight left.
And Kuhn responds with a good body kick, but Boltzmann manages to step out the way in time.
Kuhn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuhn misses with a hook.
Kuhn moves out of range of the strikes.
Boltzmann lands a really nice looking cross but Kuhn seems unphased.
Kuhn misses with an uppercut. Boltzmann saw that one coming.
Boltzmann misses with a jab to the body
and Kuhn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boltzmann misses with a leg kick
and Kuhn counters with a stiff right hand.
Boltzmann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuhn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boltzmann can pounce on him.
Boltzmann wants to clinch up but Kuhn keeps it at a distance.
Kuhn fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuhn misses with a low kick.
Kuhn walks into a straight right hand from Boltzmann.
Kuhn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuhn is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Boltzmann.
A jab lands there for Boltzmann.
Boltzmann forces Kuhn back against the cage and clinches.
Boltzmann misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Kuhn fails to land.
Boltzmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Boltzmann.
Kuhn misses the jab.
Kuhn scores with a hook to the body. Boltzmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Boltzmann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kuhn blocks a low kick nicely.
Boltzmann jabs at Kuhn's body.
Boltzmann lands a nice looking body kick.
Boltzmann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuhn. Kuhn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuhn.
Kuhn moves out of range as Boltzmann strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boltzmann throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kuhn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ludwig Boltzmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuhn misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boltzmann.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boltzmann. Kuhn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuhn throws a lazy head kick
letting Boltzmann counter with a right hand.
Boltzmann misses with a kick to the body.
Kuhn throws a jab but it's blocked by Boltzmann.
Boltzmann lands with a kick to the temple. Kuhn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuhn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boltzmann counters by clinching up.
Kuhn throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boltzmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuhn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boltzmann backwards.
A short left from Kuhn.
Boltzmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Boltzmann.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuhn blocks a low kick nicely.
Boltzmann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boltzmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuhn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuhn scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boltzmann throws a front kick aimed at Kuhn's knee but Kuhn avoids it well.
Kuhn misses with the body kick
and Boltzmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuhn lands with a nice body kick.
Boltzmann throws out a powerful jab.
Kuhn throws a good cross that connects.
Kuhn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boltzmann's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boltzmann misses with a leg kick
and Kuhn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuhn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boltzmann throws a leg kick which misses Kuhn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuhn tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuhn digs a good hook to Boltzmann's body.
Kuhn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuhn misses with a two punch combination.
Boltzmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuhn moves away.
Kuhn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ludwig Boltzmann will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kuhn misses with a straight left.
Boltzmann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boltzmann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuhn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boltzmann scores with a spinning back kick!
A shot to the liver by Boltzmann. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuhn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuhn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boltzmann moves into the clinch.
Kuhn misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhn tries to work over Boltzmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boltzmann lands a shot to the body.
Kuhn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Boltzmann on the inside.
Kuhn takes a shot to the head.
Boltzmann stalling the fight.
Boltzmann can't find room to land a body shot as Kuhn controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boltzmann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuhn up against the cage.
Boltzmann gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Boltzmann managing to block the knees to the body from Kuhn.
Boltzmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuhn backwards.
Boltzmann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boltzmann.
Boltzmann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boltzmann pushes Kuhn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Boltzmann.
Zack Kuhn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boltzmann manages to break the clinch.
Boltzmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boltzmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Boltzmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuhn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boltzmann clinches up against the cage.
Kuhn letting Boltzmann take a breather here.
Boltzmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuhn backwards.
Kuhn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boltzmann lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kuhn.
Kuhn tries to land knees in the clinch but Boltzmann avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhn misses with a punch to the body.
Boltzmann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boltzmann stalling in the clinch.
Boltzmann manages to break the clinch.
Kuhn walks into a straight right hand from Boltzmann.
Boltzmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuhn misses with a straight left.
Kuhn moves away from the strike by Boltzmann.
Kuhn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kuhn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boltzmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Boltzmann.
Kuhn looks to score with a jab to the body but Boltzmann is just out of range.
Boltzmann is looking to counter punch.
Boltzmann tries to work over Kuhn's front leg with a kick but Kuhn checks it.
A lazy body kick from Boltzmann
and Kuhn counters with a body kick.
Boltzmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuhn can do to turn this around?
Boltzmann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boltzmann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuhn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ludwig Boltzmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice left hand lands by Kuhn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boltzmann breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig Boltzmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boltzmann 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Boltzmann!
During a confident post fight interview, Ludwig Boltzmann 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Pacho Hererra (ranked 3893 p4p, 2452 weight class) and Scott Armstrong (ranked 370 p4p, 253 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pacho Hererra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong lands a jab to Hererra's midsection.
Armstrong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hererra fails with a takedown attempt.
Hererra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hererra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hererra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hererra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armstrong is just riding it out for now. Hererra eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to get back to full guard.
Armstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hererra is working away from the top position though.
Hererra is looking for a kimura here.
Hererra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armstrong is just riding it out for now. Hererra eventually gives up the hold.
Hererra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Hererra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.
Armstrong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hererra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hererra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Armstrong sees it coming and defends easily.
Hererra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armstrong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hererra.
Hererra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armstrong is just riding it out for now. Hererra eventually gives up the hold.
Hererra wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hererra is taking a breather. Armstrong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hererra wants to work for an arm triangle but Armstrong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.
Armstrong is trying to control but can't.
Hererra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hererra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armstrong defends it well.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep. Hererra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hererra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armstrong defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hererra has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Armstrong defend it? Hererra steps over the head and cranks it - Armstrong is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hererra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pacho Hererra!
Pacho Hererra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nedjeljko Markovic (ranked 2577 p4p, 2566 weight class) and Haruki Johnson (ranked 373 p4p, 369 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Haruki Johnson enters the cage!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nedjeljko Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Haruki Johnson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Markovic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Markovic's head back.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markovic scores with a punch to the head.
 It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
A head kick misses from Markovic.
Johnson counters with a body kick.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markovic counters with a nice body kick.
Markovic throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Haruki Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Markovic's 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!
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson punishes Markovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws an overhand right that has Markovic reeling! Johnson follows up with more punches and Markovic is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Bass (ranked 2763 p4p, 2071 weight class) and Ghost Chai (ranked 328 p4p, 264 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghost Chai!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass misses with a body shot.
Bass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bass throws a body shot but no joy.
Bass throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
We've been told by Bass's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bass lands a jab.
Bass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bass connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
 It looks like Sam Bass has been cut.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bass just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Bass takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai takes a swing at Bass's ribcage but misses.
Bass blocks a jab.
Chai walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Bass slips under a jab.
Bass drops Chai with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chai looks back up at him and smiles so Bass waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Chai is rocked!
It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut.
Chai leaves his chin hanging out and Bass seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Chai crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Bass!
Sam Bass seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Euan Daxton (ranked 1697 p4p, 1812 weight class) and Milan Ponjevic (ranked 248 p4p, 265 weight class). Daxton comes to the cage accompanied by Mr Brightside. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Euan Daxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milan Ponjevic!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponjevic fails to land the takedown.
Daxton clinches with his opponent.
Daxton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daxton gets a clinch.
Ponjevic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daxton walks away with a smile on his face. Ponjevic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ponjevic drives through with a takedown into Daxton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ponjevic wants to pass the guard but Daxton is keeping the position.
Ponjevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Daxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ponjevic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponjevic has gone for a leg lock! Daxton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ponjevic's guard.
Ponjevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daxton is aware though and is defending well.
Ponjevic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daxton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daxton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjevic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ponjevic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daxton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daxton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daxton!
Ponjevic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ponjevic tries to bench press Daxton off him but Daxton keeps the position.
Daxton tries to stand but Ponjevic is controlling his head.
Ponjevic is trying to get back to half guard.
Ponjevic is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjevic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daxton off and has taken his back!
Daxton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ponjevic gets his way!
Daxton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Daxton wants to get back to his feet.
Daxton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ponjevic on the ground.
Ponjevic working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daxton prevents Ponjevic from getting a body triangle.
Daxton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ponjevic.
Daxton wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjevic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ponjevic working for the choke.
Ponjevic working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Daxton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ponjevic.
Ponjevic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Daxton is defending well though. Ponjevic let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponjevic working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjevic is looking for the choke from the back position but Daxton is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponjevic looking for the RNC.
Ponjevic trying to control momentarily.
Daxton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ponjevic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponjevic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Daxton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ponjevic has his arm under Daxton's chin here. Game over son! Ponjevic squeezes tightly and Daxton is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Milan Ponjevic!
Euan Daxton was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for stepping in here with me. It was an honour to eat his punches.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Butler Hickok (ranked 2199 p4p, 1300 weight class) and Powder Puff (ranked 273 p4p, 179 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Butler Hickok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Powder Puff!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Puff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hickok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hickok connects with a single shot there.
Puff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puff misses with a double jab.
Puff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hickok throws a hook but Puff blocks it.
Hickok with a jab.
Hickok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hickok lands a big uppercut and Puff crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Puff looks OK. Hickok waves Puff back to his feet!
Puff is rocked!
Hickok lands a body shot.
Puff is still on wobbly legs! Can Hickok finish him?
Hickok connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Puff out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Butler Hickok!
James Butler Hickok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toe Jam (ranked 1641 p4p, 1349 weight class) and Darrell Newsome (ranked 224 p4p, 183 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toe Jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrell Newsome!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newsome walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newsome is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jam lands a jab to the nose.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam lands a nice shot to the body.
Jam misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Jam. Those never looked like landing.
Jam feints a jab promting Newsome to slip. Jam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Newsome slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jam takes a swing at Newsome's ribcage but misses.
Newsome rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Jam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jam tries for a takedown but Newsome manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jam.
A short right from Jam.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Jam avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Jam blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newsome uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.
Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.
Newsome gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
Newsome throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem.
Jam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newsome in his tracks.
Newsome ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Newsome dodges the punch combination from Jam.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Jam. Beautiful body shot.
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Newsome.
Newsome now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Newsome fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newsome looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Jam scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jam, as that shot connected.
A right-left combo lands from Jam.
Jam tries to bum rush Newsome with a series of wild strikes but Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newsome doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Newsome avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newsome misses with a looping right.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jam throws a series of punches but Newsome avoids them all with ease.
Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newsome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jam circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam misses with a few strikes there.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Newsome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newsome on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newsome defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Jam with a nice cross.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Jam throws a combination that misses
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Newsome swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newsome misses with an uppercut.
Newsome ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
It seemed like Newsome was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Newsome staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Newsome tries to clinch up.
Newsome ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.
Newsome throws out a powerful jab.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Newsome is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jam slips a jab from Newsome.
Danga de danga de dang - Jam scores with a four punch combination!
Newsome slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsome lunges at Jam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jam's hand.
Newsome takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Newsome takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jam misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the body from Jam misses
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newsome.
Jam lands a jab to Newsome's midsection.
Jam closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jam throws a series of punches but Newsome avoids them all with ease.
Newsome throws a hook to the side of Jam's head but Jam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jam seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jam throws a hook but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jam thuds a left hand into Newsome's body.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Newsome on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jam connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Jam.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam throws a combination that misses
enabling Newsome to counter with a crisp jab.
Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newsome moves away.
Jam lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newsome circles away quickly and effectively.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
Jam throws a nice looking combination but Newsome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Jam.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Jam lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jam.
Jam jabs Newsome to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Newsome is just out of range.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newsome fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Jam defending well as Newsome loads up on a big left hand.
Newsome scores with a hook to the body. Jam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newsome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newsome throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away.
Newsome tries to clinch there but Jam circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newsome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Newsome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newsome lands with a right hand.
Newsome takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jam scores with a sloppy right hand. Newsome should have avoided that one.
Newsome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Newsome.
Jam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newsome.
Jam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Jam lands a two punch combo.
Newsome 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newsome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jam misses with a right hand
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newsome drops his hands momentarily and Jam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Newsome takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jam misses with a double jab
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
Jam misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam misses with an uppercut
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newsome can do to turn this around?
Newsome misses with a hook. Jam ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsome clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage.
Newsome takes a shot to the head.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jam swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newsome fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Newsome does no damage.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jam!
Jab by Jam.
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Jam slips the punch.
A big right from Jam misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newsome uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.
A little jabbing left from Newsome on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jam digs a good hook to Newsome's body.
Newsome gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Newsome drops his hands momentarily and Jam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newsome scores with a jab to the head.
Jam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Newsome gets a clinch.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Jam avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Jam tries to work over Newsome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
Jam blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Newsome.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
Jam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Newsome has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jam's elbow.
Newsome takes a shot to the head.
Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jam seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome is leaning against Jam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jam prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newsome prevents Jam from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam working aggressively here.
Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jam slips a jab from Newsome.
Jam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
Jam moves out of range of the strikes.
Newsome has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newsome manages to avoid it.
Newsome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jam lands a nice hook to Newsome's body. Newsome takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newsome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam throws a hook to the side of Newsome's head but Newsome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam.
Newsome connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Newsome.
Jam walks into a stiff left hand from Newsome.
Darrell Newsome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toe Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 Jam is rocked!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Newsome in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsome cracks Jam with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jam tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Newsome pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jam is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Newsome!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Leader (ranked 459 p4p, 1576 weight class) and Jose Castellanos (ranked 70 p4p, 228 weight class). Leader comes to the cage accompanied by Champions - Kanye West (ft Travis Scott, Quavo, etc…). Master Leader 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Leader!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Castellanos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellanos lands with a nice body punch.
Castellanos slips a straight right by Leader.
A big right from Castellanos misses.
Leader throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellanos with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Castellanos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellanos misses the shot to the body.
Castellanos throws a hook but Leader blocks it.
Castellanos scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Castellanos misses its intended target.
Castellanos moves out of range of the body kick from Leader.
Castellanos throws an off balance right hand
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellanos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leader throws a lazy uppercut
and Castellanos counters with a nice uppercut.
Castellanos misses with a jab to the body
and Leader counters with a right hand to the body.
Leader drops his hands for a split second and Castellanos immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Leader face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Castellanos follows up with a right hand that knocks Leader into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Castellanos!
Jose Castellanos is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jose Castellanos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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