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300.F.C FIGHT 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Shields (ranked 5276 p4p, 5410 weight class) and Miguel Garces (ranked 561 p4p, 570 weight class). Garces has chosen Light into the Darkness as his entrance music. Justin Shields had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Solid boxing
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Garces!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garces looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Garces perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shields is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garces scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garces wants to stand up but Shields has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Garces is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shields wants to control but Garces passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Garces's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields trying his best to control but Garces has mounted him.
Shields is looking to improve his position but Garces isn't that keen on the idea.
Shields tries to hold on but Garces pushes him away.
Garces content just to control the position here.
Garces is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Shields works Garces's body with a nice hook.
Garces has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Garces shoots in and drives through. Shields sprawls well.
Shields looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shields tries to keep at a distance but Garces has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Garces.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garces escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miguel Garces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garces has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garces manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garces.
Shields is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garces wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.
Shields can't do much from the bottom here.
Garces thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields wants to control but Garces postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Shields is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Garces tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garces has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shields wants to control but Garces postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garces or perhaps it was just good defense by Shields, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Shields tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces dominated that round.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shields throws a body punch but Garces moves out of range.
Shields fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garces on the side of the head.
Garces takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garces closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Garces wants to advance to full mount but Shields doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Shields can't keep his opponent in guard - Garces advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garces sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces trying to control from half guard but Shields is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garces wants to pass to mount but Shields is defending the position.
Shields wants to control but Garces is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garces is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shields trying to control from the bottom.
Garces missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garces tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shields knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shields controlling the position well.
That's two 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.
Shields wants to control the action here but instead Garces manages to pass to full mount!
Garces can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shields is looking to escape.
Garces working for a submission but Shields is keeping him at bay.
Shields tries to control the position but Garces now has his back.
Even with his hooks in, Garces manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garces really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shields.
Garces looking for the choke but no joy.
Garces is punishing Shields with some ground and pound.
Garces avoiding Shields 's attempts to control his hands.
Garces is persistently looking for the submission but Shields is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garces is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shields defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Garces has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Garces stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garces closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shields did well to prevent Garces getting side control.
Garces is breathing heavily.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Garces 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.
Miguel Garces showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garces has Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Garces has clasped his hands together around Shields's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Miguel Garces has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields can't do much from the bottom here.
Garces working the ground and pound but Shields is defending the strikes.
Garces fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shields is not content to let Garces control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces throws an elbow but Shields slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garces's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garces with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garces trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
Garces wants to pass to mount but Shields is defending the position.
Shields tries to roll over but Garces keeps him under control.
Garces thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shields trying to control but Garces postures up.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Garces is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garces tries to pass to full mount but Shields defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garces shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shields is trying to defend but Garces finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garces is trying to control the action in half guard but Shields is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to control but Garces postures up.
Garces is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Shields to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Garces takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Garces from controlling successfully.
Garces wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
Garces sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Garces wants to stand but Shields has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shields. Garces does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garces is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shields's half guard.
Shields tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Garces manages to move to mount!
Shields working to try and regain half guard.
Justin Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garces raining down hammerfists from mount.
Miguel Garces is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shields throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Garces comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garces 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Garces!
Miguel Garces decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caol Hioki (ranked 5495 p4p, 5364 weight class) and Kaka Rot (ranked 251 p4p, 247 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caol Hioki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaka Rot!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rot fails to land the takedown.
Rot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hioki lands an overhand right.
Rot looks for a takedown but Hioki sprawls well.
Caol Hioki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaka Rot.
Rot wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rot tries to clinch up
and Hioki counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioki looks to throw the jab but Rot is out of range.
Caol Hioki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rot tries a head kick but it misses.
Rot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rot darts in trying to clinch
and Hioki counters with a nice uppercut.
Rot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hioki.
Hioki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rot has time to react.
We've been told by Hioki's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hioki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rot.
Rot misses with a body kick.
Hioki tries to counter by clinching up but Rot breaks away and moves out of range.
Rot tries to score with a low kick but Hioki moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rot has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hioki finds it's way round the side to connect with Rot's head.
A jab from Hioki misses.
Rot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hioki throws the left hand but Rot avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Rot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rot ducks under a wild hook from Hioki.
Rot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rot scores with a jab to the head.
Rot with a poor takedown
and Hioki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hioki pushes Rot up against the cage in a clinch.
Hioki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rots head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hioki is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Hioki.
Hioki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hioki gets through Rot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hioki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hioki scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hioki.
Hioki stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hioki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rot letting Hioki take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Hioki as the two fighters clinch.
Rot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hioki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Hioki misses.
Rot raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hioki tries to avoid it but Rot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hioki to the ground. Hioki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hioki is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Hioki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rot.
Rot shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaka Rot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hioki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Hioki misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caol Hioki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for Rot with that takedown attempt.
Rot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caol Hioki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaka Rot.
Hioki lands a right hook to the body.
Rot ducks under a wild hook from Hioki.
Rot with a poor takedown
and Hioki counters by moving into the clinch.
Hioki lands an uppercut.
Hioki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rot can do to turn this around?
Hioki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hioki throws a lazy right hand but Rot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rot tries for a takedown but Hioki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hioki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rot somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rot fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Hioki misses.
Hioki looks to throw the jab but Rot is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hioki.
Rot tries to close the distance and clinch but Hioki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rot tries a head kick but it misses.
Rot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hioki throws out the jab.
Rot throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hioki circles away.
Hioki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rot has time to react.
Hioki slaps away a takedown attempt from Rot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Hioki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rot jabs at Hioki's body.
Hioki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hioki's waist but Hioki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rot off to one side.
Rot slips a straight right by Hioki.
Rot fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hioki misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rot wants to clinch up but Hioki keeps it at a distance.
Hioki stuffs the takedown attempt from Rot. Rot gets slowly back to his feet.
Rot fails to land with a series of punches.
Rot tries to clinch up but Hioki circles away and keeps his distance.
Rot lands a lovely overhand right.
Caol Hioki is winning the standup battle so far.
Rot looks to score with a jab to the body but Hioki is just out of range.
Rot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hioki is fending him off so far but Rot persists. Nope, Hioki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaka Rot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hioki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rot is breathing heavily.
Rot closes the distance but Hioki moves to the side
and Hioki counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rot blocks a jab.
Rot moves away from the strike by Hioki.
Hioki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rot.
A jab from Hioki misses.
Rot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hioki with a body shot.
Hioki keeps the fight on the outside.
Rot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hioki. Hioki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hioki throws a body shot but no joy.
Rot is looking for the big counter here.
Rot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hioki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hioki duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rot misses with a double jab.
Rot tries to clinch but Hioki moves out of range.
Hioki slaps away a takedown attempt from Rot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caol Hioki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hioki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rot tries to clinch but Hioki is having none of it.
Rot fails with the takedown
and Hioki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hioki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rot shoots in but no luck this time.
Caol Hioki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaka Rot.
Hioki scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hioki scores with a nice head shot.
Hioki takes a swing at Rot's ribcage but misses.
Rot dodges the punch combination from Hioki.
Despite the aggression on Rot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hioki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hioki.
Rot is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rot fails with the takedown.
Rot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hioki circles away.
Hioki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rot manages to avoid it.
A jab from Hioki misses.
Hioki scores with a jab to the head.
Hioki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rot tries to clinch there but Hioki circles away.
Rot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hioki moves away.
Rot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hioki looks to throw the jab but Rot is out of range.
Rot goes for a double leg but Hioki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hioki continues to drive forward.
Hioki tests Rot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hioki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Hioki looks to land a left hand but Rot moved out of range nicely.
Rot fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hioki swivels and escapes.
Hioki looks to throw the jab but Rot is out of range.
Rot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab lands there for Hioki.
Rot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hioki moves into the clinch.
Hioki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hioki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rot is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hioki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rot.
Hioki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Caol Hioki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rot tries to pull guard but Hioki won't allow it.
Rot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rot doesn't manage to clinch there - Hioki circles away.
Kaka Rot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rot scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caol Hioki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hioki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caol Hioki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Fowler (ranked 5399 p4p, 5283 weight class) and Luke Cromwell (ranked 569 p4p, 562 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Cromwell!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cromwell cracks Fowler with a good jab.
Fowler wants to clinch but Cromwell slips to the side
and Cromwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cromwell connects with a nice looking jab.
Fowler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fowler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cromwell throws a right hand that misses
and Fowler counters with a right hand to the body.
Fowler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cromwell being controlled against the cage.
Fowler lands a nice shot to the body.
Fowler prevents Cromwell from breaking the clinch.
Fowler trying to stall but Cromwell improves his position.
Fowler tries to throw a body punch but Cromwell avoids it by throwing Fowler back against the cage.
Fowler lands on the inside with 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!
Fowler tries to work over Cromwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cromwell as Fowler tries to tie him up.
Fowler tries to work over Cromwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler lands an uppercut.
Fowler throws a head punch that misses.
Fowler decides to pull guard.
Cromwell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cromwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cromwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cromwell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fowler is trying to keep Cromwell in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell stands up and waves to Fowler to follow him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fowler checks a leg kick.
Cromwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fowler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cromwell moves away from the strike by Fowler.
Fowler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fowler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cromwell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fowler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fowler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fowler looking to stall.
Cromwell is trying to break the clinch but Fowler is controlling him.
Fowler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fowler lands a right hand.
Fowler misses with the head strike.
Cromwell breaks from the clinch.
Fowler takes one to the side of the head.
Fowler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cromwell throws out a counter right but Fowler avoids it with no problem.
Cromwell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fowler wants to clinch.
Fowler scores with a one two! Cromwell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fowler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cromwell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Cromwell.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fowler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cromwell swinging wildly here.
Fowler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fowler misses with a straight left.
Cromwell blocks a jab.
Fowler looks to throw the jab but Cromwell is out of range.
Dante Fowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fowler drops his hands momentarily and Cromwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fowler thuds his right hand into Cromwell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fowler misses with a wild combination.
Cromwell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fowler blocks it well.
Fowler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cromwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cromwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Fowler misses.
Cromwell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cromwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fowler moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Fowler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cromwell tests Fowler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cromwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Fowler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cromwell misses with a straight left.
Luke Cromwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cromwell lands a nice shot to the body.
Fowler throws a lazy right hand but Cromwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cromwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cromwell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fowler's head.
Fowler tries to clinch up but Cromwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Fowler dips to his left and cracks Cromwell with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Fowler.
Cromwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fowler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fowler moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Fowler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fowler avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cromwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Fowler.
Cromwell misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luke Cromwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cromwell looks to land a combination but Fowler avoids it well.
Fowler lunges at Cromwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cromwell's hand.
Cromwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Cromwell slips a straight right by Fowler.
Cromwell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fowler has time to react.
Fowler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fowler lands a slapping body shot.
Cromwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fowler.
Fowler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cromwell! But no joy.
Fowler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cromwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cromwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fowler throws a right hand that Cromwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Cromwell also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler tries to clinch up but Cromwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Cromwell keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cromwell stuns Fowler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fowler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cromwell cracks a nice hook into Fowler's ribs.
Fowler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Cromwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cromwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fowler.
A big left from Cromwell misses.
Fowler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cromwell throws a body punch but Fowler moves out of range.
Fowler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fowler connects with the punch.
Fowler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fowler.
Cromwell throws a nice looking combination but Fowler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cromwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cromwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Fowler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler cracks Cromwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fowler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cromwell back to the cage. Fowler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fowler connects with a nice looking jab.
Cromwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cromwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fowler.
Nice cross by Cromwell.
Donk. Cromwell catches Fowler right on the button with a cross.
Cromwell needs to keep his hands up - Fowler had a free shot at his head there.
Cromwell misses with a two punch combination.
Cromwell throws a series of punches but Fowler moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fowler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cromwell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fowler with a body shot.
Cromwell misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Fowler blocks the low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Fowler misses its target.
Cromwell lands a nice hook to Fowler's body. Fowler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell with a nice cross.
Cromwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fowler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Fowler misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Cromwell finds it's target.
Cromwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cromwell cracks Fowler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cromwell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fowler is looking to clinch but Cromwell is avoiding it.
Cromwell connects with a nice looking jab.
Fowler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fowler throws a hook to the side of Cromwell's head but Cromwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Fowler.
The crowd cheers as Cromwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fowler doesn't seem phased though.
Fowler tries to clinch up but Cromwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Cromwell moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Cromwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Fowler. Those never looked like landing.
Fowler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Fowler misses.
Cromwell throws out a counter right but Fowler avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Cromwell finds it's target.
Fowler wants to clinch up but Cromwell keeps it at a distance.
Cromwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fowler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cromwell throws a hook but Fowler avoids it easily.
Fowler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cromwell throws out the jab.
Fowler tries to close the distance and clinch but Cromwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Fowler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cromwell doesn't seem phased though.
Fowler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cromwell lands a jab to Fowler's midsection.
Fowler tries to clinch but Cromwell moves out of range.
It seemed like Cromwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cromwell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cromwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cromwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cromwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fowler slips under a jab from Cromwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cromwell motions for Fowler to come forward. Cromwell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fowler forces Cromwell back against the cage and clinches.
Fowler digs a right hand underneath Cromwell's ribcage. Cromwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fowler has a couple of punches blocked by Cromwell.
Fowler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fowler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fowler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fowler tries to stall but Cromwell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cromwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fowler has him pressed against the cage.
Fowler struggles to land a body shot inside as Cromwell controls his hands.
Cromwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fowler stalling the fight.
Cromwell is trying to break the clinch but Fowler has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cromwell is keeping busy.
Fowler is trying to maintain a safe position but Cromwell gets an underhook and turns Fowler into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fowler fails to land.
Fowler trying to control the position but instead, Cromwell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fowler into the cage.
Fowler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fowler drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fowler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cromwell passes Fowler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fowler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fowler wants to improve his position but Cromwell is controlling well.
Fowler is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cromwell jumps into side control!
Cromwell working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cromwell controlling the position from side mount.
Fowler is trying to improve his position.
Fowler is trying to work for a sweep but Cromwell has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fowler tries to lock up and control but Cromwell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fowler is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Dante Fowler.
I think Fowler 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dante Fowler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fury Tyson (ranked 4266 p4p, 5142 weight class) and Erik Erikovski (ranked 445 p4p, 487 weight class). Fury Tyson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fury Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Erikovski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Erikovski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Erikovski scrambles back to his feet.
 It looks like Erik Erikovski has been cut.
Erikovski looks for the body kick but Tyson saw that one coming.
Erikovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyson.
Erikovski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good work by Erikovski as he checks the leg kick.
Erikovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Erikovski's half guard.
Tyson moves into full mount! Erikovski won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson lands with some strikes.
Erikovski wants to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson landing shots from mount.
Tyson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Erikovski is out cold! Tyson jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fury Tyson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Matias (ranked 4211 p4p, 5244 weight class) and Yun Jung (ranked 223 p4p, 245 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduardo Matias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yun Jung!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matias counters with a single leg into guard. Jung didn't expect that.
Matias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jung's head.
Matias cracks Jung with a solid left hand.
Matias makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jung trying to keep a closed guard but Matias is proving a slippery customer.
Jung looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung, not yet.
Matias postures up and lands a big shot to Jung's brow.
Matias working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matias scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matias stopping the sweep attempt from Jung.
Matias with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matias distracts Jung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matias postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jung has momentary wrist control but Matias slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matias stands up over Jung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jung looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matias postures up.
Matias postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jung wants to sweep but no luck.
Jung trying to control the position.
Matias working some strikes from top position.
Matias working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jung has momentary wrist control but Matias slips an elbow through the middle.
Matias stands up over Jung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matias stands up over Jung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matias stopping the sweep attempt from Jung.
Matias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jung is still trying to improve position.
Jung keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matias is working Jung over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matias stopping the sweep attempt from Jung.
Matias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jung's head.
Jung 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.
Matias scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matias keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jung's head.
Matias chips away with some ground and pound.
Jung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matias manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Matias is retaining full guard.
Jung passes Matias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jung seems to be looking for submissions.
Jung looks winded!
Matias wants to improve his position but Jung is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Matias tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yun Jung!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neon Futures (ranked 4246 p4p, 4283 weight class) and Carlotti Camponeilli (ranked 537 p4p, 540 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neon Futures!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlotti Camponeilli !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camponeilli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Neon Futures has been cut.
Futures looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Futures takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camponeilli closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Futures out cold! Futures corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlotti Camponeilli !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nakula Sadewa (ranked 2662 p4p, 3500 weight class) and Lee Kim Park (ranked 159 p4p, 193 weight class). Kim Park has chosen Hit The Floor as his entrance music. Lee Kim Park is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nakula Sadewa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Kim Park!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim Park tries to clinch but Sadewa moves out of range.
Kim Park on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sadewa lands a head shot.
Kim Park blocks a jab.
Kim Park changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kim Park gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sadewa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kim Park counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim Park missing with a left hand there. Sadewa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sadewa throwing a counter right hand but Kim Park manages to avoid it.
Kim Park closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kim Park has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kim Park there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakula Sadewa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadewa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadewa misses with a two punch combination.
Kim Park is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Sadewa misses.
Kim Park ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim Park is looking for the big counter here.
We've been told by Sadewa's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kim Park takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadewa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sadewa cracks Kim Park with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Sadewa.
Good exchange - Sadewa coming out on top.
 Kim Park is rocked!
Sadewa throws a hook but Kim Park blocks it.
And Kim Park tries to counter it with a takedown but Sadewa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kim Park is still on wobbly legs! Can Sadewa finish him?
Sadewa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kim Park.
Kim Park seems to have recovered his senses.
Sadewa throws an overhand right that lands on Kim Park's shoulder, as Kim Park tries to avoid the shot.
Kim Park pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kim Park moves out of range as Sadewa strikes.
Sadewa looks to land a left hand but Kim Park moved out of range nicely.
Sadewa throws a big shot that misses.
Kim Park steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kim Park throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sadewa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadewa misses with a straight left.
And Kim Park tries to counter it with a takedown but Sadewa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadewa lands a big right hand that sends Kim Park crashing to the mat! Sadewa stays standing though and waves Kim Park back to his feet!
Sadewa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim Park.
Kim Park dives in and grabs Sadewa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sadewa pushes down on Kim Park's head and hops out.
Sadewa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Sadewa.
Kim Park misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sadewa cracks Kim Park with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sadewa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kim Park to stand back up!
Sadewa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kim Park misses with a takedown attempt - Sadewa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nakula Sadewa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Kim Park.
Kim Park ducks into an uppercut from Sadewa and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nakula Sadewa!
Nakula Sadewa is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Nakula Sadewa 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.
The defeated Lee Kim Park had this to say: 'I'm sorry for this performance. I left my heart and soul. thanks for the support'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sindicious Lightning (ranked 2325 p4p, 3820 weight class) and Alex Walken (ranked 328 p4p, 499 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sindicious Lightning!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Walken!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning moves into range and clinches up with Walken.
Walken prevents a body shot from Lightning.
Lightning avoiding damage.
Lightning lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walken breaks from the clinch.
Lightning darts in and clinches Walken up against the cage.
Lightning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walken being controlled against the cage.
Walken breaks from the clinch.
Walken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Walken throws a right and a left that Lightning avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walken walks into a left hand.
Lightning feints a jab promting Walken to slip. Lightning then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Walken slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Walken misses.
Lightning gets a clinch.
Walken struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightning controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Lightning.
Walken manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lightning darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Walken throws a big shot that misses.
Walken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lightning.
Walken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lightning lands a head shot.
Walken slips under a jab from Lightning.
Lightning throws a series of strikes that have Walken backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Lightning lands.
Walken tests Lightning's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lightning scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Walken is rocked!
Walken throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lightning moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning scores with a shot to the side of Walken's head.
Walken is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightning finish him?
Walken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walken seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch combination from Lightning misses.
Lightning closes the distance and clinches.
Walken blocking some punches.
Lightning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walken manages to break the clinch.
Walken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lightning was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Walken takes one to the side of the head.
Lightning smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lightning misses with a body shot.
Lightning throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Lightning.
Lightning takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lightning jabs at Walken's body.
Lightning lands a nice shot to the body.
Walken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lightning.
Walken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lightning throwing a counter right hand but Walken manages to avoid it.
Lightning on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walken avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Walken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walken swings for the body but Lightning moves out of range.
Walken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lightning thuds a left hand into Walken's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lightning lands with an overhand left.
Lightning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walken moves away.
Lightning has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lightning jabs Walken right on the nose. Walken blinks but takes it well.
Lightning changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walken looks winded!
Walken ducks right into an uppercut from Lightning.
Lightning ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lightning lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lightning tests Walken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lightning is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lightning stuns Walken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sindicious Lightning dominated that round.
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.
Lightning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walken manages to avoid it.
Lightning gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sindicious Lightning has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Lightning.
Lightning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walken can do to turn this around?
Lightning prevents a body shot from Walken.
Walken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lightning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lightning drops Walken with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Walken looks back up at him and smiles so Lightning waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lightning! Walken is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sindicious Lightning!
Sindicious Lightning is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Sindicious Lightning, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Stawarski (ranked 2004 p4p, 3110 weight class) and Bobby Taplin (ranked 245 p4p, 352 weight class). Joao Stawarski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Stawarski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Taplin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taplin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stawarski pulls guard successfully.
Stawarski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Taplin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Stawarski has tightened it up now! Taplin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joao Stawarski!
Joao Stawarski is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Joao Stawarski 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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