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WVT 34: McDonald v Tchusuk PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Elkins (ranked 2138 p4p, 2286 weight class) and Chad Strdoza (ranked 275 p4p, 291 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Elkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Elkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strdoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Elkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Elkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strdoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkins throws out the jab.
As Elkins backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Elkins manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Elkins.
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Elkins connects with a single shot there.
Elkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Elkins swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza slips a jab from Elkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Elkins's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elkins misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Jab by Elkins.
Elkins misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Elkins throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Elkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
 Elkins is rocked!
Elkins misses with a hook.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Elkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Elkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strdoza staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Elkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.
Strdoza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Elkins.
Strdoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Strdoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elkins misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Elkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strdoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Elkins takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
Strdoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elkins lunges at Strdoza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strdoza's hand.
Elkins misses with a wild body shot.
Elkins throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Elkins thuds his right hand into Strdoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Elkins.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Elkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins connects with a single shot there.
Elkins lands a jab to Strdoza's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Elkins looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
Elkins swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Elkins misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elkins looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Elkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strdoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strdoza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 Dylan Elkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Elkins swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Elkins throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkins misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body.
Elkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkins thinking.
Elkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkins thuds a left hand into Strdoza's body.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Elkins.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Elkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Dylan Elkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Elkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins throws out a powerful jab.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strdoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Elkins misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
Elkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Elkins.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Elkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elkins lands with a good body shot.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elkins.
It seemed like Strdoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elkins throws a right and a left that Strdoza avoids nicely.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elkins.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Elkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Elkins throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkins misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkins thinking.
Elkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Elkins throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Strdoza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Elkins has got the better of the exchanges.
Elkins takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Elkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Elkins misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Elkins.
Elkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Elkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Elkins backing up. Elkins nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Elkins there.
Elkins misses with a right hand
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Elkins misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Elkins works Strdoza's body with a nice hook.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elkins throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Elkins digs a good hook to Strdoza's body.
Strdoza is working the combinations to good effect here.
Elkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Elkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Elkins throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elkins.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkins misses the target.
Elkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Strdoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Elkins swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Elkins throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
As Elkins backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Elkins manages to avoid it all.
Elkins missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Good exchange - Elkins coming out on top.
Elkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Elkins misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elkins lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkins throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Elkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Elkins.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Elkins is looking to wear down Strdoza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elkins digs a good body shot into Strdoza's ribs.
Elkins lands a jab to Strdoza's midsection.
Elkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elkins takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Elkins misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elkins thinking.
Strdoza walks into a stiff left hand from Elkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Elkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Elkins looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strdoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Elkins misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a crisp one two that drops Elkins! Strdoza thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Elkins to his feet! Elkins is in big trouble!
Elkins misses the shot to the body.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right... And another left! Elkins is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 1746 p4p, 2941 weight class) and Malachi Lawrence (ranked 262 p4p, 415 weight class). Malachi Lawrence is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malachi Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Zaire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaire as he avoids it easily.
Lawrence has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice cross by Lawrence.
Zaire throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Zaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence walks into a jab.
Lawrence dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawrence stuns Zaire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaire digs a good hook to Lawrence's body.
Lawrence loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Zaire avoids it well.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lawrence looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Lawrence with that takedown attempt.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaire lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence lands a body shot.
Lawrence fails to land the takedown.
Zaire takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
Zaire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawrence has a takedown stuffed.
Lawrence throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lawrence walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire scores with a jab.
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!
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Lawrence with an uppercut!
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lawrence has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire.
Lawrence tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawrence somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawrence has time to react.
Lawrence gets the takedown into side control.
Zaire sneaks out the side door and pushes Lawrence away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawrence is defended easily by Zaire.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Lawrence's leg. Lawrence is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Zaire moves into range and connects with a jab.
 It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Lawrence crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire wants to get back to his feet.
Lawrence misses with the ground and pound.
Lawrence misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lawrence landing a few strikes.
Lawrence misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Lawrence crashes against the mat.
Lawrence fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lawrence connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zaire some visible discomfort.
Zaire defending against the ground and pound.
Lawrence working the ground and pound but Zaire is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to advance to mount but Zaire denies him.
Zaire is trying to buck Lawrence off.
An elbow from Lawrence crashes against the mat.
Lawrence looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zaire is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Lawrence.
Zaire is pushing Lawrence's head away, looking to escape. Lawrence manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lull in the action here.
Lawrence misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lawrence throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaire's waist but Zaire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawrence off to one side.
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Lawrence ducks right into an uppercut from Zaire.
Lawrence takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt - Zaire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zaire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaire works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Lawrence connects with a looping right hand.
Zaire connects with a jab.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence misses the body punch
and Zaire counters with an inside leg kick.
Lawrence looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire misses with a jab to the body
and Lawrence moves into the clinch.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lawrence.
Zaire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lawrence in his tracks.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaire scores with a hook.
Zaire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lawrence slips a jab from Zaire.
Some bone on bone action there as Lawrence checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaire.
Zaire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawrence.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawrence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence cracks Zaire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire is looking to counter punch.
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt - Zaire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Zaire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Lawrence looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Jab by Zaire.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Zaire connects with a body shot that sends Lawrence's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire lands a jab to Lawrence's midsection.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaire. That snapped Lawrence's head back.
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zaire swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence staying out of range there.
Lawrence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaire lands with a nice body kick.
Good work by Lawrence as he checks the leg kick.
Lawrence shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaire sprawls well. He's pushed Lawrence's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lawrence tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lawrence slips under a jab from Zaire.
A countering left hand to the body from Lawrence misses.
Zaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawrence momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lawrence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Zaire.
Zaire slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawrence, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lawrence's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawrence shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Lawrence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaire takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawrence is defended easily by Zaire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaire counters with a right hand to the body.
Lawrence keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence'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. This is the final round!
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Lawrence moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaire connects with a looping right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Zaire there.
Lawrence thuds his right hand into Zaire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lawrence.
Lawrence takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Lawrence counters with a left and a right that stings Zaire.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence shoots for a takedown but Zaire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawrence tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawrence somewhat.
Lawrence 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.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence 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.
Lawrence walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zaire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lawrence if he has to take too many more of those.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaire defends it nicely.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaire sizes up Lawrence with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Zaire circles away easily
and Zaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire digs a good hook to Lawrence's body.
Zaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lawrence on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire lands with a good body shot.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire cracks Lawrence with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown. Zaire tries to sprawl out of it but Lawrence keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zaire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Lawrence down.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malachi Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Zaire lands but Lawrence takes it in his stride.
Zaire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lawrence gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaire.
Lawrence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Zaire there.
Lawrence cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lawrence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense.
Zaire lands a body shot.
Lawrence swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire scores with a jab. Lawrence acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lawrence darts in looking for a takedown but Zaire gets double underhooks and turns Lawrence into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire throws a nice looking combination but Lawrence bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaire connects with a body shot.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaire. That snapped Lawrence's head back.
Zaire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Lawrence's front leg but catches the back leg as Lawrence tries to avoid it.
A left lands for Zaire.
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lawrence looks for a takedown but Zaire sprawls well.
Lawrence has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawrence checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaire, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
A very excited looking Abdullah Zaire 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Alzado (ranked 1297 p4p, 1583 weight class) and Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 59 p4p, 235 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 38 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyle Alzado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Alzado throws out a leg kick but Immanuel moves out of range and Alzado only half commits.
Alzado misses with a lunging right hand
and Immanuel counters with a two punch combo.
Immanuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Lyle Alzado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Immanuel! Alzado is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yeshua Immanuel!
During a confident post fight interview, Yeshua Immanuel 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 1675 p4p, 1372 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 233 p4p, 194 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree swings for the body but Sripituksakul moves out of range.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot.
Sripituksakul misses with a takedown attempt
and Fortythree makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fortythree stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sripituksakul lands a leg kick that knocks Fortythree off balance momentarily.
Sripituksakul tests Fortythree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sripituksakul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortythree throws out the jab.
Fortythree with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fortythree defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul connects with a jab.
Sripituksakul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Sripituksakul misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree misses the jab.
Sripituksakul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fortythree circles away quickly and effectively.
Sripituksakul misses with a jab to the body
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortythree throws a big shot that misses.
Fortythree looks to throw the jab but Sripituksakul is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Sripituksakul misses its target.
Sripituksakul throws a solid leg kick but Fortythree takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sripituksakul.
Fortythree moves out of range as Sripituksakul strikes.
Fortythree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Fortythree has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Sripituksakul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Sripituksakul misses with a double jab
and Sripituksakul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortythree lands a right hook to the body.
Fortythree jabs Sripituksakul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sripituksakul connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sripituksakul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Sripituksakul misses
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Sripituksakul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fortythree counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sripituksakul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sripituksakul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fortythree stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fortythree wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Kitty Sripituksakul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sripituksakul.
Fortythree throws a right hand that misses
letting Sripituksakul counter with a right hand.
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul.
Fortythree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sripituksakul.
Fortythree is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sripituksakul had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul tries for a takedown but Fortythree circles away easily
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Fortythree throws a one two combo.
Sripituksakul misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortythree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sripituksakul's head backwards.
Sripituksakul throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Sripituksakul tries for a takedown but Fortythree circles away easily
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Sripituksakul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sripituksakul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
Sripituksakul looks to throw the jab but Fortythree is out of range.
Fortythree connects with a right hand. Sripituksakul shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sripituksakul.
Fortythree throws a hook but Sripituksakul blocks it.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Sripituksakul shoots and misses
and Sripituksakul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut. Fortythree saw that one coming.
Sripituksakul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fortythree.
Fortythree connects with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fortythree lands a shot to the body.
Fortythree presses Sripituksakul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fortythree scores with a shot to the side of Sripituksakul's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortythree works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortythree.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sripituksakul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortythree appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortythree misses the target.
Sripituksakul walks into a jab.
Fortythree staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortythree misses.
Sripituksakul misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul misses with a kick to the body
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fortythree scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortythree misses the target.
Sripituksakul closes the distance and clinches up with Fortythree, looking for a takedown. Sripituksakul pushes Fortythree against the cage but Fortythree circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sripituksakul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Sripituksakul is predictable there
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fortythree to the mat! Fortythree manages to get full guard.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Sripituksakul controlling from the top position.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sripituksakul won't allow Fortythree to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul throws an elbow that misses. Fortythree uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sripituksakul's guard. Nice move by Fortythree!
Sripituksakul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sripituksakul keeping full guard, as Fortythree tries to pass.
Fortythree controlling from the top position.
Sripituksakul looking to control but Fortythree passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul wants to improve his position but Fortythree is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortythree wants to control but Sripituksakul is keeping him busy.
Fortythree controlling the pace.
Fortythree trying to control the action but Sripituksakul is working from the bottom.
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.
Sripituksakul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fortythree passes into half guard.
Fortythree prevents Sripituksakul from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Fortythree seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortythree wants to pass to mount but Sripituksakul is defending the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fortythree falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sripituksakul counters with a single leg into guard. Fortythree didn't expect that.
Fortythree is looking to stand back up but Sripituksakul counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fortythree.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but One Fortythree will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fortythree slips a jab from Sripituksakul.
A jab from Fortythree misses.
Sripituksakul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fortythree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortythree avoids a kick to the body.
Sripituksakul throws an off balance right hand
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sripituksakul misses the body punch
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortythree lands a nice shot that snaps Sripituksakul's head back.
Sripituksakul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fortythree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sripituksakul was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortythree.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree takes a swing at Sripituksakul's ribcage but misses.
Sripituksakul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fortythree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sripituksakul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul misses with the body kick
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortythree defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sripituksakul.
A nice side step and Fortythree releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree tests Sripituksakul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sripituksakul throws an off balance right hand
and Fortythree counters with a right hand to the body.
Fortythree listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sripituksakul is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fortythree!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sripituksakul working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Fortythree looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sripituksakul! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Henderson (ranked 1335 p4p, 1750 weight class) and Harry Hendersons (ranked 187 p4p, 239 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryan Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hendersons!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hendersons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Hendersons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Hendersons backs away looking to recover.
Hendersons takes one to the chin there.
Henderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hendersons's hands.
Hendersons clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hendersons tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hendersons drops back down to his feet.
Hendersons tries to pull guard but Henderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Hendersons.
Hendersons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Henderson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Hendersons can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Henderson and Hendersons drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Henderson .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Henderson !
Ryan Henderson very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Harry Hendersons had this to say: 'I’ll be back '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juraj Divisek (ranked 1147 p4p, 2081 weight class) and Oenomaus Doctore (ranked 165 p4p, 271 weight class). Doctore is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - . Juraj Divisek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juraj Divisek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 27 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doctore shoots in and drives through. Divisek sprawls well.
Divisek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doctore.
Doctore misses with a takedown attempt - Divisek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oenomaus Doctore.
Doctore shoots in but Divisek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Divisek wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good exchange - Divisek coming out on top.
It looks like Oenomaus Doctore has been cut.
Divisek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doctore darts in looking for a takedown but Divisek gets double underhooks and turns Doctore into the cage.
Divisek tries to counter by clinching up but Doctore breaks away and moves out of range.
Doctore goes for a double leg but Divisek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Divisek continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Divisek defends it nicely.
Divisek is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Doctore.
Doctore misses with a takedown attempt - Divisek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doctore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Divisek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doctore.
Doctore looks winded!
Doctore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Divisek can pounce on him.
Doctore has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doctore.
Divisek is looking to counter the offense by Doctore and move into the clinch.
Doctore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Divisek defends well and Doctore ends up having to push Divisek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Doctore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doctore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Divisek is fending him off so far but Doctore persists. Nope, Divisek circles away and we're back to standing.
Divisek drives through and clinches with Doctore against the cage.
Divisek swings wildly with an uppercut but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divisek scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doctore.
Doctore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doctore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Divisek tries to throw a body punch but Doctore avoids it by throwing Divisek back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Divisek.
Divisek pushes Doctore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divisek misses with a knee strike.
Divisek stalls.
Divisek throws a head punch that misses.
Divisek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Divisek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doctore up against the cage.
Divisek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doctore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Divisek is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divisek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Divisek misses with some punches.
Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divisek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doctore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doctore is trying to pull guard but Divisek has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Divisek on the inside.
Divisek lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Divisek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Divisek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Doctore up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Divisek as the two fighters clinch.
Doctore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Divisek stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doctore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Divisek to keep the fight standing.
Divisek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Divisek missing with knees to the body.
Divisek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Divisek misses with the head strike.
Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Divisek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Divisek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doctore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Divisek smiles and moves away.
Doctore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Divisek tries to counter by clinching up but Doctore breaks away and moves out of range.
Divisek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 Doctore is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oenomaus Doctore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Divisek takes the fight into the clinch.
Divisek working aggressively here.
Doctore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Divisek gets underhooks to prevent Doctore's takedown attempt.
Doctore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oenomaus Doctore.
Divisek can't find room to land a body shot as Doctore controls the action.
Doctore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Divisek.
Divisek tries to land a knee to the head but Doctore blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Divisek smiles and moves away.
Divisek stuffs the takedown attempt from Doctore. Doctore gets slowly back to his feet.
Doctore shoots in but no luck this time.
Doctore with a lazy takedown attempt
and Divisek counters by moving into the clinch.
Doctore is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divisek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doctore backwards.
Divisek misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Doctore.
Divisek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Divisek lands with a left to the head.
Divisek pushes Doctore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doctore avoiding damage as Divisek throws knees to the body.
Divisek taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Divisek.
Divisek lands a knee to the body.
Divisek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juraj Divisek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doctore blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Divisek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Divisek lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divisek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doctore backwards.
Divisek scores with a shoulder strike.
Doctore is still on wobbly legs! Can Divisek finish him?
Doctore jumps guard but Divisek stands there with Doctore around his waist. Doctore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doctore seems to have recovered his senses.
Divisek stalling in the clinch.
Divisek struggles to land a body shot inside as Doctore controls his hands.
Doctore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Divisek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doctore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Divisek smiles and moves away.
Doctore fails with the takedown
and Divisek counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doctore is trying to pull guard but Divisek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doctore takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doctore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Divisek walks away with a smile on his face. Doctore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doctore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Divisek's waist but Divisek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doctore off to one side.
Divisek clinches up against the cage.
Divisek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Divisek lands a nice shot to the body.
Doctore blocks an uppercut.
Divisek lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Divisek on the inside.
Divisek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Divisek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doctore up against the cage.
Divisek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doctore backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divisek lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Divisek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Divisek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Divisek has a couple of punches blocked by Doctore.
Divisek misses with a punch on the inside.
Doctore takes a knee to the side of the body.
Divisek leaning against his opponent.
Divisek landing knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Divisek.
Divisek tries to land a knee to the head but Doctore blocks with his arms.
Divisek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doctore is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oenomaus Doctore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Divisek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Divisek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doctore.
Divisek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Doctore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Divisek lands a right hand.
Divisek lands a nice uppercut.
Divisek lands with a left to the head.
Doctore tries to pull guard but Divisek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Divisek lands with a left to the head.
Doctore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Divisek to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doctore.
Divisek throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Divisek.
Doctore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Divisek.
Divisek can't find room to land a body shot as Doctore controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doctore tries to pull guard but Divisek holds him up against the cage and eventually Doctore drops back down to his feet.
Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oenomaus Doctore.
A short right from Divisek.
Divisek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Divisek.
Divisek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doctore.
Divisek tries a body shot but Doctore blocks it.
Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divisek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doctore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doctore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Juraj Divisek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doctore blocks an uppercut.
Doctore wants a takedown.
Divisek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Divisek misses with the head strike.
Doctore tries to pull guard but Divisek holds him up against the cage and eventually Doctore drops back down to his feet.
Divisek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doctore can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divisek has a couple of punches blocked by Doctore.
Oenomaus Doctore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doctore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek pushes Doctore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Doctore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doctore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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.
Doctore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Divisek smiles and moves away.
Doctore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Divisek pinned against the cage. Divisek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doctore shoots in and drives through. Divisek sprawls well.
Divisek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doctore manages to circle out of the way.
Doctore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Divisek.
Doctore fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doctore ducks right into an uppercut from Divisek.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juraj Divisek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Divisek 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek!
A very excited looking Juraj Divisek 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Meat Boy (ranked 678 p4p, 1165 weight class) and Bob Barnes (ranked 28 p4p, 29 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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13 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Super Meat Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meat Boy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meat Boy misses with a body shot.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Meat Boy backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Super Meat Boy has been cut.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Meat Boy closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meat Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Meat Boy tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Meat Boy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Meat Boy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meat Boy tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Meat Boy misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meat Boy walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Meat Boy.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meat Boy clinches with his opponent.
Meat Boy manages to break the clinch.
Meat Boy tries to clinch up.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Meat Boy throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
As Meat Boy backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Meat Boy manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meat Boy doesn't seem phased though.
A solid body kick from Barnes.
Meat Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Super Meat Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meat Boy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meat Boy. Meat Boy obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Meat Boy misses the shot to the body.
Meat Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meat Boy's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meat Boy misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meat Boy is looking to clinch.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
Super Meat Boy's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meat Boy tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Meat Boy misses the target.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Meat Boy is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Meat Boy looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Meat Boy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meat Boy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Meat Boy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Meat Boy cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meat Boy instigates a clinch.
Meat Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Meat Boy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Meat Boy is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meat Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meat Boy tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Meat Boy back against the cage.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meat Boy lands a shot to the body.
Meat Boy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meat Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meat Boy's elbow.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Meat Boy is controlling the position.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes taking a breather.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meat Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes motions for Meat Boy to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Meat Boy punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Meat Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Meat Boy is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Meat Boy has managed to clinch.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meat Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meat Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meat Boy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meat Boy is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Meat Boy has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meat Boy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meat Boy forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Meat Boy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Meat Boy has double underhooks.
Meat Boy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
Meat Boy stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Meat Boy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Meat Boy clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Meat Boy dips a shoulder and cracks Barnes with a mighty uppercut! Barnes falls back against the cage and Meat Boy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barnes is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Meat Boy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Meat Boy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Super Meat Boy waved his t-shirt featuring Neon Zombie's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 252 p4p, 933 weight class) and Bill Smif (ranked 6 p4p, 23 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smif's choice of entrance music: Playtime. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Smif!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Smif takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nti lands with a hook. Smif tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smif misses with a series of wild punches.
Bill Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nti counters with a shoot takedown. Smif fights it but they end up in guard.
Nti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smif controlling Nti's posture.
Nti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti wants to pass the guard but Smif is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smif can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smif trying to remain calm as Nti controls from the top position.
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.
Nti tries to advance to mount but Smif denies him.
Nti slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smif trying his best to control but Nti has mounted him.
Nti content just to control the position here.
Nti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smif is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti controlling from the full mount.
Smif is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nti controlling from mount.
Smif really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nti content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smif looks to throw the jab but Nti is out of range.
Nti tries to counter with a takedown but Smif is quick to defend against it.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Smif looks to throw the jab but Nti is out of range.
Nti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Smif misses.
Nti feinted with a counter takedown.
Smif looks to land a left hand but Nti moved out of range nicely.
Nti tries to counter with a takedown but Smif is quick to defend against it.
Smif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Smif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
Nti misses the body punch
and Smif counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nti, as that shot connected.
Nti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nti swings widly with a right hand
and Nti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
Nti defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Nti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nti walks into a straight right hand from Smif.
Smif walks into a stiff left hand from Nti.
Smif swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Smif lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nti at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Nti misses.
Nice straight punches there by Nti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nti.
Nti tries to clinch but Smif moves out of range.
Smif doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bill Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Smif catches Nti right on the button with a cross.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nti cracks Smif with an open hand slap.
Nti misses with a looping right.
Nti throws a jab when Smif was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Nti.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smif lands a right hook to the body.
Smif swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
Smif misses with a hook.
Nti slips a straight right by Smif.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smif swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smif lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smif blocks a jab.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
Smif circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nti scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smif throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nti counters with a single leg into guard. Smif didn't expect that.
Smif has control of Nti's left arm, preventing Nti from doing any damage.
Nti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smif for as long as he can get away with.
Nti wants to pass the guard but Smif is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smif swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smif!
Nti taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smif tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Nti controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Nti.
Smif is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nti controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nti continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smif is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Nti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Machado (ranked 160 p4p, 221 weight class) and Gregory Motts (ranked 28 p4p, 5 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by El Barrio. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderson Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Motts!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Machado lands a nice hook to Motts's body. Motts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado defending well as Motts loads up on a big left hand.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Motts misses
and Machado counters with a solid body kick.
An inside leg kick from Machado misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Motts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Motts misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Machado takes a swing at Motts's ribcage but misses.
Motts scores with a jab.
A jab from Machado finds it's way through Motts's defenses.
Nice body kick from Machado.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a nice right hand that sends Motts toppling to the canvas! Motts scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Machado finish him?!
Motts is rocked!
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!
Machado blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts wants to stay close but Machado steps back to make room for something. Motts seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Machado and Motts drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wanderson Machado!
During a confident post fight interview, Wanderson Machado 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 19 p4p, 149 weight class) and Kenny Tchusuk (ranked 2 p4p, 6 weight class). McDonald's entrance music is Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redneck Mother. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Tchusuk!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tchusuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tchusuk fakes the leg kick and cracks McDonald in the body.
Tchusuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tchusuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Tchusuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tchusuk misses with a hook.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tchusuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tchusuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tchusuk avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Tchusuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
Tchusuk scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Tchusuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tchusuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tchusuk throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Tchusuk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tchusuk scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Tchusuk keeps it at a distance.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tchusuk throws out the jab.
Tchusuk moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Tchusuk saw that one coming.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Tchusuk moved out of range.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tchusuk moves away.
Tchusuk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid body kick from Tchusuk.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tchusuk. That's going to slow McDonald down.
Tchusuk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Tchusuk moved out of range.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tchusuk feints a counter leg kick.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tchusuk lands a jab.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Tchusuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tchusuk lands with a right hand.
Tchusuk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tchusuk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tchusuk lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Tchusuk's ribs.
Tchusuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tchusuk looks winded!
Tchusuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tchusuk at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tchusuk moves away.
McDonald lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McDonald takes one to the chin there.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Tchusuk in a clinch.
Tchusuk breaks from the clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Tchusuk counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tchusuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Tchusuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald throws a body punch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tchusuk throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Tchusuk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tchusuk was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Tchusuk misses with a looping left.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tchusuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tchusuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald is looking to wear down Tchusuk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tchusuk throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tchusuk lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Tchusuk ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tchusuk defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
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 Jim Bob McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDonald misses with a hook
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tchusuk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonald scrambles back to his feet.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tchusuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Tchusuk scores with a punch to the head.
Tchusuk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from McDonald misses.
Tchusuk throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tchusuk manages to avoid it.
Tchusuk misses with a looping left.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Tchusuk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Tchusuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenny Tchusuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Tchusuk counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchusuk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tchusuk scores with a push kick.
Tchusuk lands with a nice body kick.
Tchusuk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tchusuk thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tchusuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald moves out of range as Tchusuk strikes.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Tchusuk.
A left lands for Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald takes a swing at Tchusuk's ribcage but misses.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Tchusuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tchusuk lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Tchusuk.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk misses with a looping left.
A big left from Tchusuk misses.
Tchusuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Tchusuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tchusuk throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Tchusuk throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Tchusuk moved out of range.
Tchusuk misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tchusuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald has managed to clinch.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
Tchusuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tchusuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tchusuk swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Tchusuk.
McDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut lands for Tchusuk. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Nice body punch from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tchusuk throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
Tchusuk staying out of range there.
Tchusuk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Tchusuk ducks down to avoid it.
Tchusuk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tchusuk walks into a jab.
That has opened up Kenny Tchusuk's cut even more.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.
McDonald tries to counter by clinching up but Tchusuk breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands the left hand.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Tchusuk counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Tchusuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Tchusuk counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tchusuk!
A big left from Tchusuk misses.
Nice cross by Tchusuk.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tchusuk throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Tchusuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDonald swings for the body but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Tchusuk lands a right hand.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Tchusuk.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald tries to work over Tchusuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Tchusuk.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tchusuk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald pulls Tchusuk into guard.
Tchusuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Tchusuk controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tchusuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tchusuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tchusuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald trying to control but Tchusuk is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
Tchusuk has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
Tchusuk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McDonald escapes and throws Tchusuk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tchusuk to see if he's OK.
McDonald landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McDonald cracks Tchusuk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McDonald working the ground and pound from side control.
McDonald in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McDonald lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tchusuk down.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Tchusuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchusuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but McDonald connects with a decent elbow.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tchusuk keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tchusuk is looking for a sweep.
Tchusuk is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald is really struggling to control Tchusuk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tchusuk taking a bit of punishment here - McDonald scoring with strikes.
Tchusuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McDonald working the ground and pound.
Tchusuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald lands some shots froms side control.
Tchusuk is looking for a sweep.
McDonald 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working the ground and pound.
Tchusuk tries to improve position but can't.
Jim Bob McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald working the ground and pound from side control.
Tchusuk taking a bit of punishment here - McDonald scoring with strikes.
McDonald trying to control the position but Tchusuk is working away.
Tchusuk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McDonald working the ground and pound.
McDonald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tchusuk is rocked!
The cut above Kenny Tchusuk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tchusuk to see if he's OK.
Tchusuk is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald cracks Tchusuk with a big right hand but Tchusuk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tchusuk is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tchusuk down.
McDonald lands a huge shot from side control! Tchusuk is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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