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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hargol Svenkter (ranked 171 p4p, 905 weight class) and Balthasar Van Thüringen (ranked 7 p4p, 19 weight class). Svenkter comes into the arena with heavy bass test blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hargol Svenkter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balthasar Van Thüringen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Thüringen tries to land a front kick but Svenkter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Svenkter lands a nice looking body kick.
Svenkter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Svenkter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Thüringen! But no joy.
Balthasar Van Thüringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Thüringen throws a lazy uppercut
and Svenkter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Thüringen looks for the body kick but Svenkter saw that one coming.
Svenkter misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Van Thüringen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svenkter lands with a hook. Van Thüringen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Svenkter looks to land a right hand but Van Thüringen moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Thüringen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenkter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Svenkter moves out of range of the strikes.
And Svenkter counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Thüringen blocks it.
Van Thüringen takes a swing at Svenkter's ribcage but misses.
Van Thüringen misses with a straight left.
Van Thüringen slips under a jab from Svenkter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Thüringen lands a leg kick that knocks Svenkter off balance momentarily.
Van Thüringen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Van Thüringen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Thüringen.
Svenkter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Svenkter scores with a jab. Van Thüringen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Thüringen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svenkter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen blocks a leg kick.
Van Thüringen scores with a nice right hand.
Van Thüringen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Svenkter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Svenkter defending well as Van Thüringen loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Thüringen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svenkter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svenkter connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Thüringen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Svenkter's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Thüringen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Svenkter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Thüringen delivers a nice body kick.
Van Thüringen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svenkter was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Thüringen.
Svenkter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Thüringen lands a slapping body shot.
Van Thüringen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svenkter.
Nice uppercut there from Van Thüringen.
Svenkter throws a body punch but Van Thüringen moves out of range.
Svenkter misses with a body shot.
Svenkter throws a looping overhand right but Van Thüringen ducks down to avoid it.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Thüringen. Svenkter does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Svenkter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Thüringen checks a low kick from Svenkter.
A cross from Van Thüringen lands.
Van Thüringen slips a straight right by Svenkter.
Svenkter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Thüringen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Thüringen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svenkter misses with the body kick
and Van Thüringen counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Thüringen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Svenkter misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svenkter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Thüringen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svenkter.
Svenkter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Thüringen.
Svenkter takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenkter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Thüringen was well out of range. Poor timing from Svenkter.
Van Thüringen scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Van Thüringen swings for the body but Svenkter moves out of range.
Svenkter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Thüringen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Van Thüringen.
Svenkter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Thüringen is out of range.
Van Thüringen connects with a nice looking jab.
Svenkter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Van Thüringen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen takes a swing at Svenkter's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Svenkter misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Thüringen. Svenkter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svenkter throws a chopping leg kick but Van Thüringen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balthasar Van Thüringen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Svenkter is looking to chop away at Van Thüringen's legs.
Van Thüringen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Van Thüringen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svenkter lands a nice shot that snaps Van Thüringen's head back.
Svenkter moves out of range of the body kick from Van Thüringen.
Svenkter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
Svenkter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Thüringen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svenkter thuds a left hand into Van Thüringen's body.
Svenkter darts in and clinches Van Thüringen up against the ropes.
Svenkter lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Svenkter.
Svenkter lands with a left to the head.
Svenkter struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Thüringen controls his hands.
Svenkter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Thüringen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svenkter.
Van Thüringen is breathing heavily.
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!
Svenkter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Thüringen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Svenkter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Svenkter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Svenkter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Thüringen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svenkter.
Van Thüringen misses with a kick to the body
and Svenkter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Thüringen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Van Thüringen misses
and Svenkter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svenkter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Thüringen looks to land a body kick but Svenkter moved away.
Svenkter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Svenkter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Thüringen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Svenkter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Thüringen checks it well.
A slow jab from Svenkter misses its intended target.
Svenkter moves out of range of the body kick from Van Thüringen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Thüringen misses with a shot to the body
and Svenkter counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Balthasar Van Thüringen has been cut.
Van Thüringen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Thüringen throws the left hand but Svenkter avoids the punch easily.
Van Thüringen throws a wild hook but Svenkter just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Van Thüringen gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the ropes! The referee jumps in - Svenkter raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hargol Svenkter!
Hargol Svenkter retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hargol Svenkter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neech Azmodeus (ranked 23467 p4p, 22648 weight class) and Asamov Greydorian (ranked 167 p4p, 188 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neech Azmodeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asamov Greydorian!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azmodeus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greydorian.
Greydorian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Azmodeus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greydorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Azmodeus obliges.
Azmodeus works on Greydorian's body with a couple of short punches.
Azmodeus tries to land knees in the clinch but Greydorian avoids the damage to the body.
Azmodeus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azmodeus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greydorian avoids it.
Greydorian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Azmodeus lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Azmodeus throws an elbow but misses.
Azmodeus dodges an elbow strike from Greydorian.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Azmodeus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greydorian's brow.
Greydorian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Azmodeus is working Greydorian over against the ropes.
Azmodeus misses with an elbow over the top.
Greydorian misses with a knee strike.
Azmodeus avoids the elbow strike from Greydorian, against the ropes.
Azmodeus managing to block the knees to the body from Greydorian.
Greydorian lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azmodeus scores with a hook to the body.
Azmodeus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Azmodeus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Azmodeus missing with knees to the body.
Azmodeus blocks an elbow strike from Greydorian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azmodeus lands a right hand.
Azmodeus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Azmodeus.
Azmodeus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greydorian's defenses.
It looks like Asamov Greydorian has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Azmodeus.
Greydorian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Azmodeus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Greydorian can turn it around.
Azmodeus missing with knees to the body.
Azmodeus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azmodeus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Greydorian or not.
Azmodeus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greydorian backwards.
Azmodeus misses with a knee to the head.
Greydorian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azmodeus blocks it with crossed arms.
Greydorian misses with an elbow strike.
Greydorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greydorian lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greydorian misses with a punch to the body.
Azmodeus tries to land a knee to the head but Greydorian blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Azmodeus throws an elbow but misses.
Greydorian prevents a body shot from Azmodeus.
Azmodeus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Azmodeus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Azmodeus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greydorian avoids it.
Azmodeus takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Azmodeus.
Greydorian lands a nice knee to the body.
Azmodeus is breathing heavily.
Greydorian avoiding damage as Azmodeus throws knees to the body.
Greydorian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azmodeus blocks it with crossed arms.
Greydorian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Greydorian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Greydorian connects with a knee to the head.
Greydorian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azmodeus's defenses.
Greydorian blocks an elbow strike.
Greydorian lands a damaging elbow.
Azmodeus throws an elbow but it misses.
Azmodeus blocks an elbow strike.
Azmodeus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azmodeus blocks an elbow strike.
Greydorian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Azmodeus prevents a body shot from Greydorian.
A short right from Azmodeus.
Greydorian lands an elbow just above Azmodeus 's eye.
Greydorian is leaning against Azmodeus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greydorian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azmodeus's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Greydorian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greydorian managing to block the knees to the body from Azmodeus.
A head punch on the inside from Azmodeus fails to land.
Greydorian avoids the elbow strike from Azmodeus, against the ropes.
Azmodeus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Azmodeus blocks an elbow strike from Greydorian.
Azmodeus throws an elbow that misses.
Azmodeus misses with a knee to the head.
Azmodeus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Greydorian throws an elbow but misses.
Greydorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greydorian misses with an elbow over the top.
Greydorian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Azmodeus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Azmodeus - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Azmodeus throws an elbow but misses.
Greydorian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Greydorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azmodeus throws an elbow that misses.
Azmodeus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Azmodeus lands a left hand.
Azmodeus misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Azmodeus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azmodeus blocking some punches.
Azmodeus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Azmodeus digs a right hand underneath Greydorian's ribcage. Greydorian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greydorian avoids the elbow strike from Azmodeus, against the ropes.
Azmodeus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Azmodeus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greydorian's brow.
Azmodeus crunches a lovely knee into Greydorian's ribcage.
Azmodeus misses with a knee strike.
Greydorian gets through Azmodeus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azmodeus throws an elbow but it misses.
Greydorian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Azmodeus blocking some punches.
Azmodeus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greydorian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greydorian lands a good knee to the midsection. Azmodeus won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azmodeus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greydorian backwards.
Azmodeus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greydorian.
Greydorian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Greydorian managing to block the knees to the body from Azmodeus.
Azmodeus lands an uppercut.
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 Neech Azmodeus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Asamov Greydorian's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Azmodeus ducks right into an uppercut from Greydorian.
Greydorian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Azmodeus lands a nice shot to the body.
Azmodeus punishes Greydorian's body with a nice straight punch.
Azmodeus tries a head kick but it misses.
Greydorian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Azmodeus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Greydorian tries a body shot but Azmodeus blocks it.
Azmodeus tries to land knees in the clinch but Greydorian avoids the damage to the body.
Greydorian tries to work over Azmodeus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azmodeus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Azmodeus working Greydorian over with knees to the body.
Azmodeus lands an uppercut.
Azmodeus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greydorian.
Neech Azmodeus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Greydorian tries to land knees in the clinch but Azmodeus avoids the damage to the body.
Azmodeus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greydorian is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azmodeus throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Azmodeus.
Azmodeus lands an elbow inside that Greydorian shrugs off.
Azmodeus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Azmodeus pushes off an throws an elbow but Greydorian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azmodeus works on Greydorian's body with a couple of short punches.
Azmodeus lands a shot to the body.
Azmodeus working Greydorian over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Azmodeus.
Azmodeus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azmodeus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greydorian can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Azmodeus.
Azmodeus lands a body shot.
Greydorian avoiding damage as Azmodeus throws knees to the body.
Azmodeus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Azmodeus pushes off an throws an elbow but Greydorian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Greydorian tries to land a knee to the head but Azmodeus blocks with his arms.
Azmodeus digs a right hand underneath Greydorian's ribcage. Greydorian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greydorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azmodeus trying to land knees to the body.
Greydorian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Greydorian lands a hook that snaps the head of Azmodeus backwards.
A shot in the inside from Greydorian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azmodeus can't find room to land a body shot as Greydorian controls the action.
Greydorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Azmodeus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Azmodeus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greydorian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Azmodeus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Greydorian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Azmodeus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greydorian tries a knee to the head but Azmodeus blocks it.
Azmodeus pushes off an throws an elbow but Greydorian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Azmodeus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Greydorian.
Greydorian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Azmodeus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Greydorian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Greydorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Azmodeus.
Greydorian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Greydorian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Azmodeus's brow.
Azmodeus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greydorian avoiding damage as Azmodeus throws knees to the body.
Greydorian misses with a punch to the body.
Azmodeus tries to work over Greydorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azmodeus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greydorian avoids it.
Greydorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Azmodeus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azmodeus tries to land knees in the clinch but Greydorian avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Azmodeus.
A head punch on the inside from Greydorian fails to land.
Greydorian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azmodeus's defenses.
Greydorian lands an elbow inside that Azmodeus shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greydorian.
Azmodeus misses with an elbow over the top.
Azmodeus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Azmodeus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Greydorian lands a nice elbow.
Azmodeus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Greydorian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Azmodeus takes an elbow to the temple.
 Azmodeus is rocked!
Azmodeus lands a body punch.
Oh Azmodeus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Azmodeus fails to land.
Azmodeus dodges an elbow strike from Greydorian.
Azmodeus seems to have got his legs back now.
Azmodeus avoids the elbow strike from Greydorian, against the ropes.
Azmodeus misses with the head strike.
Greydorian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Greydorian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Azmodeus tries to land knees in the clinch but Greydorian avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greydorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Azmodeus.
Greydorian can't find room to land a body shot as Azmodeus controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Azmodeus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Azmodeus.
Azmodeus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Azmodeus lands an elbow that stopped Greydorian in his tracks for a moment.
Greydorian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azmodeus's defenses.
Azmodeus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Greydorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azmodeus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greydorian.
Greydorian drops Azmodeus with a big knee straight up the middle! Azmodeus is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Greydorian clinches up against the ropes.
Azmodeus missing with knees to the body.
Greydorian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Azmodeus lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greydorian jerks Azmodeus to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Azmodeus's lifeless body is proped up only by the ropes. Greydorian steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Asamov Greydorian!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Asamov Greydorian waved his t-shirt featuring Neon Zombie's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adlartok Chizutere (ranked 2285 p4p, 3055 weight class) and Squeeler Gillroyy (ranked 127 p4p, 166 weight class). Chizutere's entrance music is Shacka Facka. A fine choice. Adlartok Chizutere 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adlartok Chizutere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Squeeler Gillroyy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chizutere connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chizutere takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chizutere with a nice cross.
Chizutere works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chizutere lands a head shot.
Gillroyy's coach down at HELLsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gillroyy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chizutere stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
 Gillroyy is rocked!
Gillroyy is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gillroyy is still on wobbly legs! Can Chizutere finish him?
We've been told by Chizutere's head coaches at Black Swans that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chizutere steps in with a hook that catches Gillroyy right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Chizutere follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gillroyy looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adlartok Chizutere!
A relieved looking Adlartok Chizutere thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Kingman (ranked 2481 p4p, 2841 weight class) and Vastlin Greydorian (ranked 259 p4p, 289 weight class). Brian Kingman had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Kingman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vastlin Greydorian!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Kingman.
Greydorian throws a leg kick but Kingman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kingman closes the distance and pushes Greydorian back into the ropes.
Greydorian is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kingman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kingman manages to break the clinch.
Kingman connects with a right hand. Greydorian shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Kingman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greydorian. Kingman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greydorian ducks straight into an uppercut from Kingman and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Greydorian manages to regain guard straight away.
Greydorian is rocked!
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!
Kingman looking to pass the guard.
Greydorian is still in real trouble! Can Kingman finish him?
Kingman trying to control the position from guard on top but Greydorian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kingman tries to free his leg and advance position but Greydorian is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kingman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kingman wants to pass the guard but Greydorian is keeping the position.
Kingman pushing down on Greydorian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kingman winds up and cracks Greydorian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingman wants to work for an arm triangle but Greydorian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kingman wants to take a breather but Greydorian is having none of it.
Greydorian seems to have recovered his senses.
Kingman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kingman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greydorian tries to roll over but Kingman keeps him under control.
Kingman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kingman lands with a punch from half guard.
Greydorian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greydorian.
Greydorian keeping moving, preventing Kingman from controlling successfully.
Greydorian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kingman manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greydorian trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greydorian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingman has his foot on Greydorian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greydorian works his way back into a safe position though.
Greydorian connects with a couple of short punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Greydorian working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Greydorian postures up and lands a big shot to Kingman's brow.
Kingman has momentary wrist control but Greydorian slips an elbow through the middle.
Greydorian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingman's head.
Greydorian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greydorian landing some decent shots from guard.
Greydorian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greydorian trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Greydorian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingman's head.
Kingman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greydorian is in close to Kingman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Greydorian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kingman wants to sweep but no luck.
Greydorian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Greydorian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingman's head.
Greydorian trying to control but Kingman is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greydorian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greydorian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greydorian is working Kingman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kingman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greydorian is aware though and is defending well.
Kingman has momentary wrist control but Greydorian slips an elbow through the middle.
Kingman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greydorian is aware though and is defending well.
Greydorian is working Kingman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kingman is rocked!
Greydorian postures up and lands a big shot to Kingman's brow.
Oh Kingman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kingman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greydorian scoring with some ground and pound.
Greydorian loads up on a big left hand. Kingman felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Greydorian looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kingman can't hide his disappointment, as Greydorian celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vastlin Greydorian!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vastlin Greydorian waved his t-shirt featuring Neon Zombie's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keenwah Graines (ranked 2443 p4p, 3213 weight class) and Ingo Szopa (ranked 322 p4p, 415 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenwah Graines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingo Szopa!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szopa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graines ducks under a wild hook from Szopa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Szopa.
Good standup being displayed there by Szopa as he connects with a hook.
Graines tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Szopa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Szopa.
Graines clinches up against the ropes.
Graines looking to stall.
Szopa is trying to break free.
Graines connects with a knee to the head.
Szopa throws a punch but it's blocked by Graines.
Szopa is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Graines gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Szopa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Szopa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Graines prevents it.
Keenwah Graines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ingo Szopa.
Szopa swings wildly with an uppercut but Graines uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graines is looking for a takedown.
Graines connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graines scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graines is looking to take this one to the mat.
Szopa tries to work over Graines's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Szopa fails to land.
Graines stalling in the clinch but Szopa improves position.
Graines slowing the pace effectively.
Szopa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szopa digs a right hand underneath Graines's ribcage. Graines let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graines working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Szopa on the inside.
Szopa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graines lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szopa backwards.
Graines lands with a light punch inside.
Graines lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szopa backwards.
Szopa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szopa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graines doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graines gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szopa is doing well to control the position and prevent Graines from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szopa is looking to escape.
Szopa is trying to get back to full guard.
Graines missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graines throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szopa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graines missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graines is keen to just control but Szopa is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Szopa is controlling Graines's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Szopa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Szopa tries to get to full guard but Graines has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graines is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Graines prevents Szopa from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Szopa is trying to control but can't.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Szopa gets back to full guard.
Graines wants to pass the guard but Szopa is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Szopa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graines's head.
Szopa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Graines with a nice calf kick.
Szopa misses the shot to the body.
Graines is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Szopa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graines looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Graines throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Szopa misses with a lunging right hand
and Graines counters with a series of strikes. Szopa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graines has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graines there as he acknowledges the shot.
Graines fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Szopa's corner calls for a 1-2. Szopa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Graines slips under a jab.
Graines scoring well with a low kick 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 Keenwah Graines will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Graines shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Szopa defends it nicely.
Graines lands with a slapping head kick.
Szopa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graines throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szopa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graines defends it well.
Szopa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szopa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Szopa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graines takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szopa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graines.
Graines takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Szopa looks to score with a jab to the body but Graines is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graines tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graines drops his hands momentarily and Szopa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graines looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graines drives through and clinches with Szopa against the ropes.
Graines is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szopa is defending well for now.
Graines utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graines lands an elbow inside.
Szopa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graines throws a knee to the head but misses.
Szopa tries to break the clinch but Graines is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szopa.
Szopa lands a shot to the body.
Graines throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szopa blocks it with crossed arms.
Szopa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szopa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szopa is looking for a takedown.
Szopa has a couple of punches blocked by Graines.
Szopa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Graines gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Graines.
Graines prevents a body shot from Szopa.
Graines with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graines wants a takedown.
Szopa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graines is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szopa is defending well for now.
Graines comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Graines misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szopa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Graines blocking some punches.
Graines lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graines.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graines pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graines takes a jab right on the kisser.
Graines shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keenwah Graines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szopa just misses with a punch to the body.
Graines takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graines tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Szopa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Szopa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graines takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Szopa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Graines is rocked!
Szopa shoots in and bounces Graines off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Oh Graines is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szopa gets to his feet and stands over Graines, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Graines felt that one! Szopa unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Graines from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingo Szopa!
During a confident post fight interview, Ingo Szopa 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Zac Davies (ranked 3334 p4p, 2667 weight class) and Albert Sojka (ranked 429 p4p, 352 weight class). Albert Sojka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zac Davies's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zac Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sojka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davies manages to break the clinch.
Sojka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sojka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davies lands a nice shot to the body.
Davies works the jab nicely.
Davies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sojka tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Davies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davies seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sojka clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Sojka fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies breaks from the clinch.
Davies throws out a loose jab but Sojka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sojka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Davies manages to break the clinch.
Sojka tries to clinch up but Davies circles away and keeps his distance.
Davies catches Sojka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sojka misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sojka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sojka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davies was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sojka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davies.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davies. Sojka does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sojka has Davies pressed against the ropes, preventing Davies from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sojka wants to clinch.
Sojka throws a looping overhand right but Davies ducks down to avoid it.
Sojka drives through and clinches with Davies against the ropes.
Davies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sojka missing with a left hand there. Davies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davies with a jab.
Davies misses with a double jab
and Sojka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davies is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Davies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sojka's hands.
Sojka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sojka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sojka clinches up with Davies and pushes him back against the ropes.
Davies working hard to break the clinch.
Sojka blocks an uppercut.
Sojka misses with the head strike.
Sojka tries to work over Davies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davies is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Davies breaks from the clinch.
Sojka looks to throw the jab but Davies is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sojka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sojka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Davies misses with a hook
and Sojka counters with a nice uppercut.
Sojka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davies misses with a straight right.
Sojka misses with a hook.
Sojka throws a hook but Davies blocks it.
Davies throws a lazy right hand but Sojka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davies throws the kick towards the body but Sojka avoids it.
Sojka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Davies.
Sojka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davies throws a right hand that misses
and Sojka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davies ducks under a wild hook from Sojka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sojka is trying to maintain a safe position but Davies gets an underhook and turns Sojka into the ropes.
Sojka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka lands a hook that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but Sojka is controlling him.
Sojka has Davies pressed against the ropes, preventing Davies from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sojka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sojka takes the fight into the clinch.
Sojka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sojka keeps control of Davies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Davies's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sojka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davies has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davies wants to get back to striking at distance but Sojka won't allow it.
Sojka tries to throw a body punch but Davies avoids it by throwing Sojka back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Albert Sojka will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davies loads up on a big right hand but Sojka slips the punch.
Davies jabs Sojka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Davies throws a wild body kick that Sojka sees coming a mile off.
Sojka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Sojka. Beautiful body shot.
Davies moves forwards but Sojka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davies is rocked!
Davies misses with a double jab
and Sojka counters with a left to the body.
Oh Davies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sojka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sojka manages to avoid it.
Sojka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sojka pounces like a tiger and cracks Davies with a vicious hook! Davies is down but not out! Sojka follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Albert Sojka!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pate Hunt (ranked 1955 p4p, 1431 weight class) and Bethania Valverde (ranked 109 p4p, 84 weight class). Valverde has chosen LLAMAME YA as his entrance music. Bethania Valverde has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bethania Valverde!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valverde takes one to the side of the head.
Valverde connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valverde. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Valverde.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Valverde is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valverde's efforts to push away.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valverde blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valverde manages to break the clinch.
Valverde lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valverde throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde lands an overhand right.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Valverde's head but Valverde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valverde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Valverde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valverde is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Valverde scores with a head kick.
Hunt is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Valverde's head back.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
Valverde cracks Hunt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hunt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Valverde pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hunt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
Bethania Valverde decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hansen (ranked 2280 p4p, 1465 weight class) and Ike James (ranked 305 p4p, 202 weight class). Hansen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Sabbath - Iron Man. The key to victory for Marcus Hansen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike James!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Hansen misses the target.
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hansen wants to get back to full guard.
James is working for a kimura but Hansen is defending it quite comfortably.
Hansen is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
Hansen trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James drops back looking for a leg! Hansen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hansen manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Hansen's guard.
James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hansen dives on top into guard.
Hansen throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Hansen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hansen postures up.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hansen.
We've been hearing that Hansen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
James is trying to keep Hansen in close.
Hansen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hansen defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hansen is one step ahead there.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hansen.
Hansen trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Hansen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hansen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Hansen postures up.
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hansen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking for a guillotine here but Hansen defends easily.
Hansen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
James controls Hansen momentarily but Hansen frees himself.
Hansen connects with a couple of short punches.
Hansen throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Hansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hansen throwing strikes but missing.
James has his foot on Hansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hansen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hansen tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
Hansen is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
James is trying to work for a kimura but Hansen is defending well.
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
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 Marcus Hansen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James blocks a jab.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hansen.
Hansen thows a left - swing and a miss!
James throws a looping overhand right but Hansen ducks down to avoid it.
Hansen swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James misses with a right hand
and Hansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Hansen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Hansen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hansen throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James slips a straight right by Hansen.
A slow jab from Hansen misses its intended target.
Hansen moves into range and connects with a jab.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James throws a hook to the side of Hansen's head but Hansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Hansen does a little dance to reset his feet.
James closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hansen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hansen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Hansen in his guard.
James wants to sweep here but Hansen controlling him for the moment.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hansen landing some decent shots from guard.
Marcus Hansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen advances to half guard.
Hansen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hansen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James is looking to control Hansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
Hansen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hansen is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to control Hansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
Hansen stands up from half guard.
Hansen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James moves away from the strike by Hansen.
Hansen throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James slips under a jab.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hansen lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Hansen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hansen throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansen throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hansen to the mat! Hansen manages to get full guard.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hansen is keeping the position for now.
James forces his way into half guard.
James working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hansen's thigh. Hansen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James pushes down on Hansen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hansen keeping hold of James's head, controlling as best he can.
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hansen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hansen lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the ropes and back into range.
James throws a jab when Hansen was well out of range.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Hansen throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from James.
Hansen throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hansen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James misses with a hook
and Hansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James moves out of range as Hansen strikes.
James feints and as Hansen raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James wants to pass the guard but Hansen is keeping the position.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
Hansen keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James preventing the sweep.
James slips nicely into half guard.
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hansen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hansen is trying to get back to full guard.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hansen wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Hansen wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James seems to be working for a kimura but Hansen defends the submission attempt.
James blocks the strikes from Hansen.
Hansen is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hansen sees it coming and defends easily.
James is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen gets full guard.
James looking to pass the guard.
Hansen wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ike James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hansen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansen throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hansen misses.
Nice sprawl there from Hansen as James shoots in.
Marcus Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James moves forwards but Hansen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James misses with a looping left.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Hansen's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Hansen is trying to control but can't.
Hansen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hansen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hansen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hansen has escaped and now he's on top!
Ike James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Hansen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hansen!
An out of breath Marcus Hansen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buster Glover (ranked 1586 p4p, 2197 weight class) and Cam Cartwright (ranked 229 p4p, 304 weight class). Cartwright has chosen Karma Chameleon as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cam Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Glover sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Glover tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Glover counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cartwright! Glover lets Cartwright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Glover swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartwright or perhaps it was just good defense by Glover, which made it look bad.
Buster Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Cartwright.
Glover stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Glover was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Glover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glover throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright with a poor takedown
and Glover counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Glover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glover sprawls well. Glover wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Glover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Glover swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Glover sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Glover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Glover circles away.
Glover throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Glover sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Glover was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cartwright.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glover tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glover to the ground. Glover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Glover was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glover moves into the clinch.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Glover counters by moving into the clinch.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Glover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Glover scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glover gets through Cartwright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartwright's elbow.
Glover misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Glover.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Glover manages to break the clinch.
Cartwright drives through and clinches with Glover against the ropes.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Glover lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover misses with a body punch.
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Glover is calmly controlling the position for now.
Glover tries to work over Cartwright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover gets underhooks to prevent Cartwright's takedown attempt.
Cartwright has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Glover uses from the top position.
Glover trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cartwright's guard.
Glover trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Glover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glover defends well.
Glover has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cartwright is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright has a closed guard, preventing Glover from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Cartwright closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Glover's guard.
Glover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cartwright dives in and grabs Glover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glover pushes down on Cartwright's head and hops out.
Glover swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Glover keeps it at a distance.
Glover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cartwright moves into the clinch successfully.
Glover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glover is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Buster Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Cartwright.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
Buster Glover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Glover on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Glover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Glover scores with a hook to the body.
Glover lands a nice uppercut.
Glover lands a body punch in the clinch.
Glover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Glover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glover.
Glover lands a shoulder strike.
Glover lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover works on Cartwright's body with a couple of short punches.
Glover lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Glover.
Glover tries to work over Cartwright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Glover sprawls well.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with Glover, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes Glover against the ropes but Glover circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glover tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cartwright manages to circle out of the way.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glover lands with a short shot to the head.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Glover.
Glover throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glover scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
Glover lands a shot to the body.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Glover back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Glover.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Glover lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Glover on the inside.
Cartwright is rocked!
Glover pushes Cartwright against the ropes. Glover is working some dirty boxing. Glover pushes off with a quick right hook! Cartwright goes down! Cartwright tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Glover moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Glover!
A victorious Buster Glover thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ham Burger (ranked 812 p4p, 622 weight class) and Rock Romero (ranked 114 p4p, 87 weight class). Rock Romero is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ham Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rock Romero !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger staying out of range there.
Burger blocks a jab.
Romero throws a right hand that Burger ducks under and follows up with a left that Burger also avoids with ease.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burger throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
Burger throws a hook to the side of Romero 's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burger lands with a shot to the body.
Burger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero slips under a jab from Burger.
Burger with a hook.
Burger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burger lunges at Romero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romero 's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burger jabs Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burger.
Burger slips under a jab from Romero .
No joy there for Burger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Burger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Burger.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Burger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burger, as that shot connected.
Burger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero .
A swing and a miss from Burger.
Burger scores with a decent looking hook.
Burger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero misses with a hook. Burger ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Burger misses its intended target.
Burger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burger takes a swing at Romero 's ribcage but misses.
Romero feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Burger sprawling to the canvas! Burger rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Romero finish him?!
Burger is rocked!
Burger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Burger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero cracks Burger with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Burger tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Romero pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Burger is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Romero !
During a confident post fight interview, Rock Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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