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WVT 35: Honda v Smith PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jingky Bacolod (ranked 22022 p4p, 2990 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 193 p4p, 77 weight class). Bacolod comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Zexi has chosen BRADIO-Flyers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jingky Bacolod has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zexi digs a good hook to Bacolod's body.
Bacolod defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Zexi. No joy for Bacolod on that attempt.
Zexi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zexi wants it to stay on the feet.
Bacolod has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacolod wants to clinch.
Bacolod misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Bacolod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bacolod checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bacolod.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi connects with a crisp jab.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook. Bacolod ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Zexi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zexi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bacolod to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Dai Zexi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zexi.
Bacolod closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zexi quickly recovers to half guard.
Bacolod slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi wants to control but Bacolod is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bacolod is trying to work for a kimura but Zexi is defending well.
Bacolod missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bacolod not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi tries to get to full guard but Bacolod has control of the leg.
Bacolod gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bacolod looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bacolod keeps Zexi at a distance using the push kick.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Bacolod moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zexi, as that shot connected.
Zexi lands a head shot.
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zexi defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Zexi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zexi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zexi wants to get back to striking at distance but Bacolod won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zexi.
Zexi letting Bacolod take a breather here.
Bacolod manages to break the clinch.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi punishes Bacolod's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi wants to slow Bacolod down by chopping away at his legs.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
Bacolod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bacolod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zexi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bacolod somewhat.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
Bacolod walks into a straight right hand from Zexi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bacolod slips a straight right by Zexi.
 It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
A big left from Zexi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bacolod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zexi 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 Bacolod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bacolod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bacolod tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zexi swivels and escapes.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi throws a hook but Bacolod blocks it.
As Zexi tries to get set, Bacolod tries to push him back and clinch up but Zexi manages to avoid the attempt.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Zexi misses.
It looked like Bacolod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bacolod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bacolod counters with a left and a right that stings Zexi.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacolod manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zexi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bacolod there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bacolod.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zexi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zexi sprawls well. Zexi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bacolod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bacolod has a takedown stuffed.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Bacolod moved out of range.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Bacolod moved out of range nicely.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bacolod takes one on the button.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches up with Zexi, looking for a takedown. Bacolod pushes Zexi against the cage but Zexi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacolod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but Zexi shows good takedown defense.
Zexi throws a head kick but Bacolod moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Bacolod slips the punch.
Bacolod is looking for a counter combo.
Zexi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bacolod misses with a head kick.
Zexi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bacolod's sensitive parts.
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zexi defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Zexi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zexi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
Bacolod misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bacolod up against the cage.
Zexi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zexi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zexi tries to break free but Bacolod pushes him back against the cage.
Bacolod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod misses with some punches.
Bacolod blocking some punches.
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zexi is looking to chop away at Bacolod's legs.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi throws out a leg kick but Bacolod moves out of range and Zexi only half commits.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Bacolod ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi tests Bacolod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacolod moves out of range of the strikes.
Bacolod throws a series of punches but Zexi avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Bacolod with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bacolod slips under a jab from Zexi.
Zexi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bacolod on the side of the head.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but Bacolod avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bacolod backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bacolod jumps guard but Zexi stands there with Bacolod around his waist. Bacolod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bacolod successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi looking to pass the guard.
Zexi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi trying to control the position but Bacolod is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacolod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bacolod is trying to work for a sweep but Zexi has mounted him!
Bacolod keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zexi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod trying to control the position but Zexi manages to sink in the hooks.
Bacolod preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zexi.
Zexi is not going to allow Bacolod to sit and survive in this position.
Bacolod rolls, trying to escape but Zexi keeps control of the position.
Bacolod staying busy and making it hard for Zexi to control.
Zexi avoiding Bacolod 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dai Zexi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bacolod tries to break free.
Zexi is looking to control Bacolod but Bacolod is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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.
Bacolod tries to roll but Zexi sticks to his back.
Bacolod breaks Zexi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zexi pulls Bacolod in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zexi is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacolod throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zexi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
After the fight, Dai Zexi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd (ranked 2046 p4p, 4950 weight class) and Lazuran Riku (ranked 54 p4p, 484 weight class). Lazuran Riku will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 50 - 25 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lazuran Riku!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsmfimsfnd throws a sloppy body shot
and Riku counters with a left to the body.
Tsmfimsfnd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsmfimsfnd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd breaks from the clinch.
Riku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riku circles away from the clinch attempt
and Riku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsmfimsfnd thinking.
Riku circles away from the clinch attempt
and Riku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku lands a body shot.
Tsmfimsfnd scoring well with a low kick there.
Riku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riku scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riku lands a nice hook to Tsmfimsfnd's body. Tsmfimsfnd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riku with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riku.
Tsmfimsfnd instigates a clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd manages to break the clinch.
Riku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsmfimsfnd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to clinch but Riku is having none of it.
Tsmfimsfnd darts in trying to clinch
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsmfimsfnd moves into the clinch.
Riku manages to break the clinch.
Riku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsmfimsfnd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riku connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Tsmfimsfnd. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Riku. That snapped Tsmfimsfnd's head back.
It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.
Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance but Riku moves to the side
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riku cracks Tsmfimsfnd with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsmfimsfnd backwards.
Riku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riku avoids the head kick by Tsmfimsfnd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsmfimsfnd drives through and clinches with Riku against the cage.
Riku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsmfimsfnd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Riku lands a slapping body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riku just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsmfimsfnd throws out a leg kick but Riku moves out of range and Tsmfimsfnd only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riku! But no joy.
Nice shot lands for Riku.
Riku is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tsmfimsfnd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tsmfimsfnd clinches with his opponent.
Riku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd throws a body kick that misses.
Riku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Riku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsmfimsfnd is breathing heavily.
Tsmfimsfnd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Riku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsmfimsfnd scrambles back to his feet.
Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to clinch there but Riku circles away.
Riku lands a body shot.
Tsmfimsfnd moves to clinch but Riku breaks away
and Riku counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riku throws out a powerful jab.
Riku jabs Tsmfimsfnd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazuran Riku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tsmfimsfnd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tsmfimsfnd will feel that in the morning.
Riku gets tackled into the cage by Tsmfimsfnd. Tsmfimsfnd maintains the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking for a takedown.
Riku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsmfimsfnd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Riku finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsmfimsfnd's head.
Riku cracks Tsmfimsfnd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsmfimsfnd throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Riku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Riku.
Riku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riku.
Riku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsmfimsfnd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Riku lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riku.
Riku digs a good hook to Tsmfimsfnd's body.
Riku lands a slapping body shot.
Riku scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick from Riku, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsmfimsfnd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsmfimsfnd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Riku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lazuran Riku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riku scores with a hook to the body. Tsmfimsfnd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to clinch but Riku moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tsmfimsfnd walks into a jab.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut is getting worse.
Riku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab from Riku.
Riku circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tsmfimsfnd to the canvas! Tsmfimsfnd doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Riku keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Medieval Mercenary (ranked 2870 p4p, 3145 weight class) and Kongchai Phetboonme (ranked 355 p4p, 382 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Medieval Mercenary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongchai Phetboonme!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercenary looks for the body kick but Phetboonme saw that one coming.
Phetboonme changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mercenary throws a looping overhand right but Phetboonme ducks down to avoid it.
Phetboonme drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mercenary defends it well.
Mercenary delivers a nice body kick.
Phetboonme throws a front kick that sends Mercenary stumbling back into the cage.
Mercenary throws a head kick but Phetboonme moves out of range.
We've been told by Mercenary's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mercenary wants to clinch.
Mercenary misses with a body shot.
Mercenary clinches up against the cage.
Mercenary using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phetboonme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercenary throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Mercenary throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phetboonme breaks from the clinch.
Mercenary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercenary missing with a left hand there. Phetboonme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercenary missing with a left hand there. Phetboonme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercenary throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Phetboonme to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Medieval Mercenary has been cut.
Phetboonme with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phetboonme is looking to land body kicks.
Mercenary with the inside leg kick.
Mercenary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercenary lands with an overhand left.
Phetboonme keeps the fight on the outside.
Phetboonme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phetboonme lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mercenary on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body kick there by Mercenary.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phetboonme lands with a straight right. Mercenary didn't see that one coming.
Mercenary has closed the distance and engaged Phetboonme in a clinch.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary misses with the head strike.
Phetboonme is trying to break free.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
Mercenary lands a knee to the head.
Mercenary misses with some punches.
Mercenary throws a head punch that misses.
Mercenary lands a hook that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Mercenary missing with knees to the body.
Phetboonme breaks from the clinch.
Phetboonme with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mercenary misses with a few strikes there.
Mercenary pushes Phetboonme up against the cage in a clinch.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercenary's elbow.
Phetboonme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Mercenary there.
Phetboonme fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercenary.
Medieval Mercenary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phetboonme blocks a head kick by Mercenary.
Phetboonme drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mercenary defends it well.
Phetboonme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercenary looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mercenary darts in trying to clinch
and Phetboonme counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mercenary won't be happy with that.
Phetboonme decides to stand back up.
Mercenary misses with a right hand
and Phetboonme counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mercenary throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mercenary tries to clinch up.
Mercenary wants to clinch
and Phetboonme counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Mercenary is predictable there
so Phetboonme counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Phetboonme decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary is looking to clinch.
Phetboonme is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mercenary with a body shot.
Mercenary's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phetboonme under the eye.
Mercenary throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phetboonme tried to score with a low kick but Mercenary checks it.
Mercenary wants to clinch but Phetboonme slips to the side
and Phetboonme counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Mercenary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phetboonme wants to counter the offense by Mercenary and move into the clinch position.
A punch lands to the side of Phetboonme 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Mercenary scores with a four punch combination!
Mercenary motions for Phetboonme to come forward. Mercenary throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mercenary looks for the body kick but Phetboonme saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercenary misses with a straight right.
A big left from Mercenary misses.
Phetboonme staying out of range there.
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 Medieval Mercenary will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Medieval Mercenary's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Phetboonme connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mercenary momentarily.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Phetboonme releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phetboonme defending well as Mercenary loads up on a big left hand.
Phetboonme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phetboonme slips a straight right by Mercenary.
Mercenary throws a hook but Phetboonme avoids it easily.
Phetboonme tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mercenary misses with a looping left.
Phetboonme lands with an overhand left.
Mercenary throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phetboonme looks for the body kick but Mercenary saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Mercenary misses the target.
Good exchange - Phetboonme coming out on top.
A combination from Phetboonme does no damage.
Mercenary misses the jab.
Mercenary tries to clinch up but Phetboonme circles away and keeps his distance.
And Phetboonme tries to counter it with a takedown but Mercenary pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kongchai Phetboonme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercenary throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercenary connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phetboonme's hands.
Phetboonme pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercenary.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the leg kick from Mercenary.
Mercenary scores with a punch to the head.
Mercenary lands a really nice looking cross but Phetboonme seems unphased.
Phetboonme lands a jab to the nose.
Mercenary lunges at Phetboonme with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phetboonme's hand.
Mercenary throws a hook to the side of Phetboonme's head but Phetboonme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mercenary!
Phetboonme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercenary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phetboonme circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercenary gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mercenary unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phetboonme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the body kick from Mercenary.
Phetboonme keeps the fight on the outside.
Mercenary scores with a spinning back kick!
Phetboonme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercenary throws out the jab.
Phetboonme misses with a series of wild punches.
Phetboonme sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mercenary clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mercenary scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mercenary swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary misses with a knee strike.
Mercenary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phetboonme can do to turn this around?
Phetboonme manages to break the clinch.
Mercenary scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mercenary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercenary throws a head kick that misses.
Mercenary misses with a two punch combination.
Mercenary misses with a leg kick
and Phetboonme counters with a good low kick that Mercenary was not able to check.
Phetboonme lands a right hook to the body.
Phetboonme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phetboonme with the inside leg kick.
Mercenary throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phetboonme's head.
Mercenary walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phetboonme checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mercenary walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercenary swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phetboonme counters with a nice uppercut.
Phetboonme misses with a two punch combination.
Mercenary avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mercenary throws a lazy right hand but Phetboonme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phetboonme throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mercenary tries to clinch there but Phetboonme circles away.
Phetboonme is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Phetboonme misses with a hook. Mercenary ducked under it nicely.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but Mercenary sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Mercenary checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mercenary scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mercenary tries to clinch up but Phetboonme circles away and keeps his distance.
Mercenary looks to throw the jab but Phetboonme is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Medieval Mercenary dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Medieval Mercenary's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mercenary goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Phetboonme tries to counter it with a takedown but Mercenary pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Phetboonme throws a head kick that misses.
Mercenary throws a leg kick but Phetboonme sees it coming and moves out of range.
Phetboonme keeps the fight on the outside.
Mercenary throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Phetboonme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phetboonme moves out of range of the body kick from Mercenary.
Mercenary is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phetboonme drops Mercenary with a beautiful combination! Mercenary stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Phetboonme is looking for the KO!
 Mercenary is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercenary throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phetboonme scores with a counter punch that sends Mercenary to the canvas! Phetboonme smells blood - he's punishing Mercenary with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mercenary has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kongchai Phetboonme!
After the fight, Kongchai Phetboonme was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 2196 p4p, 2107 weight class) and Johan Joestar (ranked 60 p4p, 57 weight class). Joestar has chosen Coda - Bloody Stream as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223
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15 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 36 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Joestar!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joestar blocks a jab.
Joestar drops Biscuit with a beautiful combination! Biscuit stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joestar is looking for the KO!
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Joestar drops Biscuit with a naaaaasty hook - Biscuit is in real trouble here! Joestar dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Joestar!
Johan Joestar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ship (ranked 3036 p4p, 2397 weight class) and Pablo Noriega (ranked 121 p4p, 64 weight class). Noriega has chosen MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha as his entrance music. Roman Ship has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ship appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Ship counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Noriega!
Ship is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Noriega has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ship swings around for an armbar but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ship's guard.
Noriega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ship looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ship had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noriega defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega wants to stand and escape but instead Ship has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ship thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ship wants to pass the guard but Noriega is keeping the position.
Ship has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ship drops back, looking for a kneebar! Noriega looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Noriega looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Noriega!
Ship is trying to work for a sweep but Noriega has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ship tries to improve his position but instead Noriega has taken his back!
Ship staying busy and making it hard for Noriega to control.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ship wants to escape the position.
Noriega is trying to stick to Ship's back but Ship is turning into Noriega. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Noriega's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ship.
Ship drops back, looking for a kneebar! Noriega looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Noriega looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Noriega!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ship tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship is trying to work for a sweep but Noriega has mounted him!
Noriega controlling the pace for now.
Ship manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ship tries to roll over but Noriega keeps him under control.
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noriega pulls his head out easily.
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.
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noriega pulls his head out easily.
Ship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noriega pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ship is looking for a sweep. Noriega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ship takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ship is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ship.
Ship drops down looking for a counter takedown but Noriega sprawls and moves away.
Noriega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ship's head.
Noriega swings for the body but Ship moves out of range.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ship.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noriega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Ship 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ship moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ship.
Noriega has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ship is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ship fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noriega checks a low kick from Ship.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Ship blocks a jab.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Ship throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Noriega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ship doesn't seem bothered though.
Ship walks into a left hand.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ship clinches up against the cage.
Ship pulls guard successfully.
Noriega seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ship working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Noriega has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ship looking for submissions off his back.
Ship is refusing to be controlled, as Noriega sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega wants to pass to mount but Ship is defending the position.
Ship is looking for a sweep. Noriega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ship looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ship gets full guard.
Ship looking for a guillotine here but Noriega defends easily.
Ship will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ship is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noriega is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noriega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ship looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega counters with a body kick.
Ship is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Ship as he checks the leg kick.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ship tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ship tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Ship throws a leg kick but Noriega checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Ship 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ship scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Noriega explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ship dives in and grabs Noriega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Noriega pushes down on Ship's head and hops out.
Noriega jabs at Ship's body.
Ship throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship clinches up with Noriega and pushes him back against the cage.
Ship tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Noriega smiles and moves away.
Ship throws a poor cross that misses
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ship tries to clinch but Noriega moves away
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ship's sensitive parts.
Ship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ship blocks a jab.
Noriega wants to slow Ship down by chopping away at his legs.
Ship scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Noriega throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega lands a jab to Ship's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Ship.
Noriega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ship looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Ship's head.
Noriega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noriega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Ship decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Noriega's guard.
Ship drops back, looking for a kneebar! Noriega looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Noriega looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Noriega!
Ship is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship is working hard here to advance position.
Ship is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ship is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ship actively working from the bottom here.
Noriega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ship keeps working.
Ship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Noriega winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Give Me Anyone In This Openweight Division I Mean Anyone Even Heavyweights, I Ain’t Afraid Of No Motherfucker . I’m A Former MS-13 Gangbanger From The Hoods Been Stabbed In Prison , Shot 6 Times When I Was 19. Im Not Here For Titles, Im Here To Fight ESE'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 3180 p4p, 3065 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 442 p4p, 123 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Desi Kraag enters the cage!
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218
18 - 17 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraag is just out of range.
Silva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva lands a nice hook to Kraag's body. Kraag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva swings for the body but Kraag moves out of range.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Kraag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kraag.
Kraag swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kraag.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraag tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kraag stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kraag misses with a looping left.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Kraag avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands the left hand.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Kraag ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kraag connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Kraag blocks a jab.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kraag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kraag scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kraag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kraag moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva lands a jab to Kraag's midsection.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kraag counter with a right hand.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Kraag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Kraag had a free shot at his head there.
Silva is rocked!
Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kraag works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kraag sprawls and moves away.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Kraag counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Silva 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.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kraag misses the target.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Kraag is quick to defend against it.
Kraag lands a jab.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Kraag misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silva controls the position.
Kraag is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Kraag is looking for a sweep.
Silva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kraag down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura but Kraag is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
Kraag tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraag is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Kraag tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Silva working the ground and pound.
Kraag manages to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Kraag is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
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 Alex Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Kraag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kraag has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kraag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Kraag looking to control.
Alex Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kraag working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kraag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva stands and throws Kraag's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Kraag is defending well.
Silva working away.
Silva looks up at the clock and then as Kraag takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Silva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kraag is being controlled here.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Silva is working Kraag over with some ground and pound from side control.
Silva working away.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Kraag regains half guard.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is thwarting Kraag's attempts to control the position.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Kraag is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Kraag trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Kraag is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Kraag is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to take a breather but Kraag is having none of it.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraag is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Kraag's hands, connecting with Kraag's forehead.
Silva working over Kraag with some ground and pound. Kraag looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Kraag wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraag manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraag is retaining full guard.
Silva is sitting in close to Kraag's body. Kraag has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Silva is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Silva is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kraag.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Desi Kraag!
Our winner, Desi Kraag, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svend Thorsby (ranked 1426 p4p, 1420 weight class) and Tauski Mountain (ranked 32 p4p, 65 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauski Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorsby can pounce on him.
Thorsby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mountain moves out of range of the body kick.
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Thorsby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsby throws a solid leg kick but Mountain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thorsby.
Thorsby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mountain motions for Thorsby to come forward. Mountain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Thorsby is predictable there
and Mountain counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Thorsby down! Mountain is looking to finish but Thorsby is intelligently defending himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsby looking for subs off his back but Mountain has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mountain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thorsby is trying to get back to full guard.
Thorsby is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mountain slows the pace down in half guard.
Thorsby wants to get back to full guard.
Thorsby is trying to control but can't.
Thorsby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mountain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mountain passes into side control.
Thorsby trying his best to control but Mountain has mounted him.
Thorsby gets back to half guard.
Mountain prevents Thorsby from improving his position.
Mountain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thorsby really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mountain content just to control the position here.
Mountain prevents Thorsby from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mountain controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tauski Mountain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thorsby moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mountain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mountain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorsby stalls.
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Mountain on the inside.
Thorsby has a couple of punches blocked by Mountain.
Thorsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain is trying to push Thorsby away but Thorsby has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby blocking some punches.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain gets through Thorsby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mountain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thorsby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mountain can turn it around.
Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Thorsby.
It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mountain as Thorsby tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Thorsby.
A short left from Thorsby.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby lands a hook that snaps the head of Mountain backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thorsby lands a nice uppercut.
Mountain is looking to control Thorsby's arms but Thorsby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mountain has his back to the cage.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike.
Mountain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Thorsby finds it's way through Mountain's defenses.
Mountain tries to bum rush Thorsby with a series of wild strikes but Thorsby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Thorsby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mountain. Mountain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tauski Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorsby digs a good body shot into Mountain's ribs.
Mountain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thorsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorsby's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorsby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mountain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorsby misses with a low kick.
Thorsby bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good shot there by Thorsby.
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mountain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsby works the jab nicely.
A shot to the body from Thorsby misses
and Mountain counters with a leg kick.
Mountain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thorsby counters with an outside leg kick.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
Svend Thorsby is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorsby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mountain is out of range and Thorsby settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thorsby!
Mountain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tauski Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorsby shoots in and gets a takedown into Mountain's guard.
Mountain scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Thorsby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Tauski Mountain's cut even more.
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorsby lands with a nice body punch.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsby is looking to slow Mountain down with leg kicks.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorsby counters with an outside leg kick.
Thorsby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorsby lands with a nice body punch.
Mountain is breathing heavily.
Thorsby moves into the clinch successfully.
Mountain blocking some punches.
Mountain looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Thorsby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tauski Mountain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch but Mountain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mountain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thorsby, as that shot connected.
Thorsby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mountain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Mountain.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorsby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thorsby misses the shot to the body.
Thorsby loads up on a big right hand but Mountain slips the punch.
Mountain feints a counter leg kick.
Thorsby cracks Mountain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain jabs Thorsby right on the nose. Thorsby blinks but takes it well.
Thorsby closes the distance and clinches up with Mountain, looking for a takedown. Thorsby pushes Mountain against the cage but Mountain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
Mountain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thorsby goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mountain misses with a combination
and Thorsby counters with a nice body kick.
Thorsby misses with a straight left.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
Mountain feints a counter leg kick.
Thorsby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Thorsby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The cut above Tauski Mountain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thorsby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Thorsby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mountain tries a quick counter leg kick but Thorsby is wise to it.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Thorsby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorsby.
Mountain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thorsby counters with a straight right hand.
Thorsby scores with a leg kick.
Mountain blocks a head kick by Thorsby.
Thorsby thuds his right hand into Mountain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thorsby throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
Thorsby backing away here, and Mountain unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mountain slips a jab from Thorsby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby closes the distance and pushes Mountain back into the cage.
Thorsby throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Mountain on the inside.
Mountain is trying to break the clinch but Thorsby is controlling him.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsby.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mountain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mountain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
Thorsby slips under a jab from Mountain.
Thorsby is looking to counter with head kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Thorsby scores with a four punch combination!
Tauski Mountain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby throws a leg kick but Mountain moved away.
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch but Mountain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorsby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain digs a good hook to Thorsby's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorsby throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thorsby scores with a jab.
Thorsby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thorsby tries to work over Mountain's front leg with a kick but Mountain checks it.
Thorsby throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svend Thorsby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thorsby 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Thorsby!
During a confident post fight interview, Svend Thorsby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ife Edwards (ranked 284 p4p, 442 weight class) and Rohith Sharma (ranked 48 p4p, 71 weight class). Edwards's entrance music is Damian Marley - Road to Zion. A fine choice. Rohith Sharma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ife Edwards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rohith Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Sharma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edwards doesn't seem phased though.
Sharma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sharma misses with a lunging right hand
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Sharma jabs at Edwards's body.
Sharma is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Sharma misses with a hook
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharma's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sharma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharma throws out the jab.
Sharma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Sharma's shoulder, as Sharma tries to avoid the shot.
Sharma throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma connects with a crisp jab.
Sharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
Sharma misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharma misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharma throws out the jab.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sharma clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sharma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edwards is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sharma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma lands with a straight right. Edwards didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Good leg kick by Edwards.
Sharma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Edwards.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Sharma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edwards takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Edwards checks a low kick from Sharma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands a big head kick that sends Sharma tumbling to the mat! Edwards takes a step backwards and waves Sharma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sharma looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards cracks Sharma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sharma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Edwards finish him?
 Sharma is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a huge right that knocks Sharma out cold! Edwards is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ife Edwards waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeta Knox (ranked 162 p4p, 662 weight class) and Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 8 p4p, 31 weight class). Knox's entrance music is Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company . A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sepi Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen clinches.
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with the combination.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch.
Pulkkinen clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen feints the counter takedown.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Knox! Pulkkinen lets Knox back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Knox is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulkkinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Knox! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pulkkinen is unloading with more strikes now! Knox drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
In his post fight interview, Sepi Pulkkinen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Zeta Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Honda (ranked 636 p4p, 384 weight class) and Kenny Smith (ranked 30 p4p, 10 weight class). Honda's entrance music is E. Honda Stage Theme Extended. A fine choice. Smith has chosen IS THIS LOVE as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmond Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda with the inside leg kick.
Honda looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Honda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Honda under the eye.
Honda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Honda throws a combination that misses
and Honda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Honda missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honda misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Honda just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Honda is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith pulls Honda in to control the position.
Honda forces his way into half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Honda.
Honda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Honda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Honda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Honda from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Honda wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Honda is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Honda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Honda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Honda throws an off balance right hand
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Honda really felt that one!
Honda lands a head kick!
It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Honda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Honda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Honda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Honda misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Honda is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Honda doesn't seem phased though.
Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Honda's head.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith is leaning against Honda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Honda backwards.
Jeez, Edmond Honda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith digs a right hand into Honda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Honda's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Honda won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Edmond Honda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Edmond Honda was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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