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SSD 10: Becoming Champion PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esad Chimaev (ranked 4722 p4p, 4511 weight class) and Cal Worthington (ranked 477 p4p, 465 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Esad Chimaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cal Worthington!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chimaev circles away quickly and effectively.
Chimaev ducks under a wild hook from Worthington.
Good shot there by Worthington.
A shot to the liver by Worthington. Beautiful body shot.
Worthington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chimaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Worthington tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Worthington shows good takedown defense.
Good exchange - Worthington coming out on top.
Chimaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthington.
Worthington swinging wildly here.
Worthington tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chimaev closes the distance and clinches up with Worthington, looking for a takedown. Chimaev pushes Worthington against the cage but Worthington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cal Worthington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chimaev dodges the punch combination from Worthington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Worthington defends well and Chimaev ends up having to push Worthington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esad Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worthington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Worthington looking for a takedown.
Worthington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chimaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Worthington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Worthington tries to break free but Chimaev pushes him back against the cage.
Chimaev avoids the elbow strike from Worthington, against the cage.
Worthington wants to take the fight to the mat but Chimaev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Worthington wants to break free but Chimaev has control.
Worthington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chimaev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Worthington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Worthington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chimaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Worthington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chimaev prevents Worthington from breaking the clinch.
Chimaev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worthington's efforts to push away.
Worthington is trying to break the clinch but Chimaev has him pressed against the cage.
Chimaev prevents Worthington from breaking the clinch.
Worthington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worthington misses with a takedown attempt - Chimaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Worthington loads up on a big right hand but Chimaev slips the punch.
Worthington looks to land a combination but Chimaev avoids it well.
Worthington stuffs the takedown attempt from Chimaev. Chimaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Worthington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A leg kick checked by Chimaev.
Cal Worthington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Worthington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chimaev.
A jab from Worthington misses.
Chimaev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chimaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Worthington misses with a looping left.
Worthington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Worthington misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Worthington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Worthington.
Chimaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthington looks for a takedown but Chimaev sprawls well.
Worthington looks winded!
Chimaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthington keeps the fight on the outside.
Worthington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chimaev.
Chimaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Worthington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chimaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Worthington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worthington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chimaev is defending well.
Chimaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Worthington can't break the clinch.
Worthington working hard to break the clinch.
Chimaev has Worthington pressed against the cage, preventing Worthington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimaev is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Worthington rolls with it to try and escape but Chimaev cranks on the arm and Worthington is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esad Chimaev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Topi Taunus (ranked 3747 p4p, 5362 weight class) and Monty Burns (ranked 409 p4p, 473 weight class). Topi Taunus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topi Taunus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Monty Burns!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taunus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taunus lands with a nice body kick.
Taunus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns looks winded!
Taunus thuds his right hand into Burns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burns goes for a double leg but Taunus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taunus continues to drive forward.
Taunus tries to clinch up.
Taunus with a nice calf kick.
Taunus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taunus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
and Taunus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Taunus drops Burns with a big knee straight up the middle! Burns is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Burns is rocked!
 It looks like Monty Burns has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns drops his hands momentarily and Taunus needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Burns just on the top of the head. Burns drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Burns - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Topi Taunus!
A very excited looking Topi Taunus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikal Panhandler (ranked 3328 p4p, 5166 weight class) and Brad Pfanne (ranked 414 p4p, 527 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikal Panhandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Pfanne!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pfanne misses with a takedown
and Pfanne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Panhandler as Pfanne shoots in.
Pfanne misses with a takedown attempt
and Panhandler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pfanne! Panhandler lets Pfanne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pfanne is rocked!
Mikal Panhandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Pfanne.
Pfanne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panhandler. Panhandler obviously looking to wear him down.
Pfanne is still on wobbly legs! Can Panhandler finish him?
Pfanne fails with the takedown
and Panhandler counters with a huge right that knocks Pfanne out cold! Panhandler is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikal Panhandler!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Simpson (ranked 3332 p4p, 4599 weight class) and Trayvon Lewis (ranked 403 p4p, 469 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trayvon Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis drives through with a takedown into Simpson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lewis pushes down on Simpson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.
Lewis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lewis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simpson wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Lewis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Lewis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
It looks like Lewis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Simpson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lewis.
Lewis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simpson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lewis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Simpson slips under a jab from Lewis.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Lewis misses with a body shot.
Lewis throws a solid leg kick but Simpson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lewis.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simpson slips a straight right by Lewis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a body shot
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lewis swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Lewis throws a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trayvon Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson moves out of range of the leg kick from Lewis.
Lewis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis scoring with some ground and pound.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lewis controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simpson is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lewis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lewis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simpson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
A quick step to the side and Simpson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis feints and as Simpson raises his hands in defense, Lewis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is pushing down on Simpson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simpson is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lewis lands with a punch from half guard.
Lewis is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.
Lewis wants to work for an arm triangle but Simpson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lewis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Lewis.
Lewis looking to finish with strikes here!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lewis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simpson is looking to escape.
Lewis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Lewis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lewis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Simpson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simpson tries to get out of the position.
Lewis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lewis tries to control but Simpson wriggling away.
Lewis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lewis with a couple of short strikes.
Lewis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lewis lands a couple of good shots and Simpson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
Lewis working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Simpson is doing well to defend. Lewis seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Simpson is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trayvon Lewis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Tremblay (ranked 3141 p4p, 5554 weight class) and Avatna Haviid (ranked 370 p4p, 474 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Avatna Haviid enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Tremblay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Avatna Haviid!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haviid lands a nice looking body shot.
Tremblay looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tremblay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haviid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tremblay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Haviid.
Haviid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tremblay doesn't seem bothered though.
Haviid scores with a nice right hand.
Tremblay is looking to clinch.
Tremblay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haviid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haviid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tremblay.
Haviid scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haviid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tremblay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haviid lands a leg kick that knocks Tremblay off balance momentarily.
Tremblay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haviid's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haviid's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab from Haviid.
Haviid lands a leg kick that knocks Tremblay off balance momentarily.
Haviid works Tremblay's body with a nice hook.
Tremblay misses with a kick to the body.
Haviid is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Haviid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tremblay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Avatna Haviid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haviid lands a nice hook to Tremblay's body. Tremblay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haviid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haviid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tremblay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haviid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haviid throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Haviid lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tremblay backs up against the cage.
Haviid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haviid thumps Tremblay with a low kick.
Haviid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haviid connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haviid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haviid throws a good cross that connects.
Haviid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haviid pushes Tremblay up against the cage in a clinch.
Tremblay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haviid pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haviid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haviid scores with a one two! Tremblay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tremblay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tremblay walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haviid.
Haviid scores with a sloppy right hand. Tremblay should have avoided that one.
 Tremblay is rocked!
Good shot there by Haviid.
Oh Tremblay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haviid steps in with a hook that catches Tremblay right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Haviid follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tremblay looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avatna Haviid!
After winning the bout, Avatna Haviid thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Lascombe (ranked 3360 p4p, 2794 weight class) and Guilmont Morel (ranked 436 p4p, 381 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ferdinand Lascombe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guilmont Morel!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lascombe instigates a clinch.
Lascombe misses with some punches.
Morel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lascombe up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lascombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lascombe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've been hearing reports that Lascombe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morel just leaning against Lascombe, taking a breather.
Lascombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lascombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morel pulls guard effortlessly.
Lascombe passes into half guard.
Lascombe tries to pass to full mount but Morel defends it.
Lascombe is looking for a kimura but Morel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lascombe to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lascombe's guard.
Lascombe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lascombe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morel controls the pace.
Morel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lascombe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morel has managed to get both his arms back between Lascombe's legs - danger averted.
Morel cracks Lascombe with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lascombe keeping moving, preventing Morel from controlling successfully.
Lascombe wants to sweep here but Morel controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lascombe is breathing heavily.
Morel works over Lascombe with some ground and pound from guard.
Lascombe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lascombe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morel with a nice head shot there.
Lascombe has momentary wrist control but Morel slips an elbow through the middle.
Morel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morel scoring with some ground and pound.
Morel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lascombe is rocked!
Morel arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lascombe's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Guilmont Morel!
Guilmont Morel is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Guilmont Morel 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Loic Duchesne (ranked 1944 p4p, 3153 weight class) and Hank Houston (ranked 267 p4p, 398 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Loic Duchesne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Houston!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duchesne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Houston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Houston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
 It looks like Loic Duchesne has been cut.
Duchesne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duchesne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Houston.
Duchesne throws a sloppy body shot
and Houston counters with a nice uppercut.
Houston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duchesne.
Houston ducks under a wild hook from Duchesne.
Houston lands with a nice body punch.
Duchesne misses with a right hand
and Houston counters with a nice body shot.
Houston has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Duchesne is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duchesne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duchesne is rocked!
Duchesne looks up at the clock. Bad move! Houston lands a right hand from hell, dropping Duchesne. Houston pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Houston!
Hank Houston is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Hank Houston thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hevel (ranked 2436 p4p, 2087 weight class) and Tommy Inganno (ranked 315 p4p, 273 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Hevel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Inganno!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hevel.
Inganno throws a body punch but Hevel moves out of range.
Hevel looks to land a body kick but Inganno moved away.
A left lands for Inganno.
It looks like Tim Hevel has been cut.
Inganno works Hevel's body with a nice hook.
Inganno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hevel doesn't seem bothered though.
Inganno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Inganno lands a body shot.
Inganno misses with a jab to the body
and Hevel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Inganno is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Inganno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hevel circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inganno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hevel connects with a leg kick.
Inganno throws a right hand that Hevel ducks under and follows up with a left that Hevel also avoids with ease.
A big right from Inganno misses.
Tommy Inganno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inganno misses with a hook
and Hevel counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inganno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hevel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Inganno throws a shot to the body.
Inganno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hevel.
Inganno misses with a right hand
and Hevel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hevel throws a head kick that misses.
Hevel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Inganno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inganno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hevel connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hevel.
Hevel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Inganno manages to circle out of the way.
Nice shot by Inganno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hevel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hevel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hevel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inganno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Inganno misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hevel.
Hevel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Inganno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hevel.
Inganno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hevel counters with a body kick that stops Inganno in his tracks momentarily.
Inganno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hevel slips a jab and a cross from Inganno.
No joy there for Inganno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inganno just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHevel.
Hevel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hevel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hevel misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inganno misses with the head strike.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Inganno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hevel has a couple of punches blocked by Inganno.
Inganno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Hevel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hevel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Inganno backwards.
Hevel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hevel lands a hook that snaps the head of Inganno backwards.
Inganno is trying to break the clinch but Hevel is controlling him.
Hevel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hevel lands a nice uppercut.
Hevel throws a punch but it's blocked by Inganno.
Hevel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inganno.
Inganno cracks Hevel with a nice body shot.
Hevel working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inganno misses with some punches.
Hevel throws a punch but it's blocked by Inganno.
Hevel lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inganno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hevel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Inganno.
Inganno is looking to break free of the clinch but Hevel has double underhooks.
Inganno is trying to force a seperation but Hevel has the dominant position.
Inganno blocking some punches.
Hevel misses with a punch on the inside.
Inganno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hevel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Inganno can turn it around.
Inganno working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Hevel swings wildly with an uppercut but Inganno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Inganno - that landed with a thud.
Hevel misses with some punches.
Inganno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Inganno tries a body shot but Hevel blocks it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hevel throws a punch but it's blocked by Inganno.
Inganno throws a head punch that misses.
Inganno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Hevel fails to land.
Inganno being controlled against the cage.
Inganno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inganno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hevel has him pressed against the cage.
Hevel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Inganno's efforts to push away.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inganno misses with a punch on the inside.
Inganno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inganno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hevel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hevel misses with some punches.
Hevel blocks an uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Inganno tries a body shot but Hevel blocks it.
Inganno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Inganno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inganno tries to break the clinch but Hevel is controlling the position.
Inganno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inganno has a couple of punches blocked by Hevel.
Hevel blocks a body shot from Inganno.
Hevel misses with a punch on the inside.
Hevel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Inganno backwards.
Hevel throws a punch but it's blocked by Inganno.
Inganno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hevel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inganno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inganno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hevel backwards.
Hevel working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hevel.
Inganno struggles to land a body shot inside as Hevel controls his hands.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hevel lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inganno.
Inganno can't break the clinch.
Hevel blocks a body shot from Inganno.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inganno.
Inganno misses with the head strike.
Inganno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hevel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inganno blocking some punches.
Inganno scores with a shot to the side of Hevel's head.
Inganno scores with a shoulder strike.
Hevel lands with a right to the head.
Inganno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hevel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hevel throws a head punch that misses.
Inganno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hevel swings wildly with an uppercut but Inganno uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hevel.
Inganno is trying to break free.
Inganno misses with a body punch.
Hevel swings wildly with an uppercut but Inganno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inganno is working Hevel over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hevel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hevel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hevel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Inganno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Inganno scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hevel on the inside.
Hevel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inganno blocks an uppercut.
Hevel throws a head punch that misses.
Hevel working aggressively here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Inganno tries to throw a body punch but Hevel avoids it by throwing Inganno back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hevel fails to land.
Inganno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Inganno swings wildly with an uppercut but Hevel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hevel misses with a punch on the inside.
Hevel takes a shot to the head.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Hevel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inganno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inganno misses with a punch to the body.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Inganno can't break the clinch.
Hevel pushes Inganno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Inganno is trying to push Hevel away but Hevel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Inganno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inganno throws a series of punches but Hevel moves out of range.
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 Tim Hevel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Hevel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Inganno misses the shot to the body.
Hevel tried to counter with a leg kick but Inganno avoided it.
Hevel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hevel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inganno.
Inganno loads up on a big right hand but Hevel slips the punch.
Hevel throws a wild body kick that Inganno sees coming a mile off.
Inganno misses with an uppercut. Hevel saw that one coming.
Hevel avoids the body shot from Inganno.
Inganno misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hevel misses the target.
Inganno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hevel counters with a low kick, right behind Inganno 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inganno misses with a two punch combination.
Inganno lands with an overhand left.
Inganno scores with a hook to the body. Hevel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hevel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hevel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inganno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Inganno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hevel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inganno.
Inganno throws a combination that misses
and Hevel counters with an inside leg kick.
Inganno is breathing heavily.
Inganno tries to bum rush Hevel with a series of wild strikes but Hevel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Inganno misses the shot to the body.
Hevel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hevel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hevel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hevel avoiding damage.
Inganno swings wildly with an uppercut but Hevel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inganno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hevel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inganno struggles to land a body shot inside as Hevel controls his hands.
Hevel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inganno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hevel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inganno wants to get back to striking at distance but Hevel won't allow it.
Hevel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inganno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hevel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hevel swings wildly with an uppercut but Inganno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inganno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
A short uppercut from Hevel.
Inganno blocks an uppercut.
Hevel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Inganno's efforts to push away.
Hevel swings wildly with an uppercut but Inganno uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inganno tries to circle away but Hevel has him pinned against the cage.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Inganno tries a body shot but Hevel blocks it.
Inganno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hevel's elbow.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Inganno fails to land.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inganno is trying to push Hevel away but Hevel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Inganno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inganno being controlled against the cage.
Hevel swings wildly with an uppercut but Inganno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inganno swings wildly with an uppercut but Hevel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hevel taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hevel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inganno can't find room to land a body shot as Hevel controls the action.
Hevel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hevel has a couple of punches blocked by Inganno.
Hevel blocks a body shot from Inganno.
Hevel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inganno misses with a body punch.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Hevel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hevel throws a head punch that misses.
Inganno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tim Hevel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Inganno tries a body shot but Hevel blocks it.
Hevel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hevel has Inganno pressed against the cage, preventing Inganno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Inganno has had enough of the clinch but Hevel keeps him there for the moment.
Hevel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inganno misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hevel.
Inganno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inganno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inganno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hevel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inganno letting Hevel take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inganno.
Inganno gets through Hevel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hevel prevents a body shot from Inganno.
Hevel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Inganno backwards.
Hevel stalling.
Hevel blocks a body shot from Inganno.
A shot in the inside from Hevel.
Inganno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Hevel has a couple of punches blocked by Inganno.
A head punch on the inside from Inganno fails to land.
Hevel has a couple of punches blocked by Inganno.
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!
Inganno is trying to break the clinch but Hevel is controlling him.
Hevel blocks a body shot from Inganno.
Inganno tries a body shot but Hevel blocks it.
Inganno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hevel has a couple of punches blocked by Inganno.
Hevel misses with a punch on the inside.
Hevel throws a head punch that misses.
Inganno misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inganno.
Hevel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inganno is looking to break free of the clinch but Hevel has double underhooks.
Hevel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hevel prevents Inganno from breaking the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hevel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Inganno misses with some punches.
Hevel misses with some punches.
Hevel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Inganno has had enough of the clinch but Hevel keeps him there for the moment.
Inganno blocking some punches.
Inganno wants to get back to striking at distance but Hevel won't allow it.
Hevel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inganno tries to break free but Hevel pushes him back against the cage.
Hevel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inganno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hevel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inganno tries to circle away but Hevel has him pinned against the cage.
Hevel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inganno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hevel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hevel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hevel.
Inganno struggles to land a body shot inside as Hevel controls his hands.
Hevel throws a head punch that misses.
Inganno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inganno misses with a body punch.
Hevel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Inganno as the two fighters clinch.
Hevel swings wildly with an uppercut but Inganno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inganno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inganno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hevel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hevel swings wildly with an uppercut but Inganno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inganno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hevel misses with some punches.
Hevel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inganno tries a body shot but Hevel blocks it.
Inganno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hevel swings wildly with an uppercut but Inganno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hevel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inganno can do to turn this around?
Inganno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hevel throws a punch but it's blocked by Inganno.
Hevel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hevel misses with a punch on the inside.
Inganno manages to break the clinch.
Hevel scoring well with a low kick there.
Inganno throws a looping overhand right but Hevel ducks down to avoid it.
Inganno throws out a loose jab but Hevel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inganno misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hevel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Hevel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Inganno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inganno misses with a hook.
No joy there for Inganno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inganno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Inganno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hevel throws a leg kick which misses Inganno's front leg but catches the back leg as Inganno tries to avoid it.
Hevel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Inganno.
Hevel ducks under a wild hook from Inganno.
Hevel throws the kick towards the body but Inganno avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Hevel.
Hevel is looking to slow Inganno down with leg kicks.
Tommy Inganno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inganno misses with a straight right.
A big right from Inganno misses.
Hevel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inganno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Inganno swinging wildly here.
Inganno lands with a good body shot.
Inganno punishes Hevel's body with a nice straight punch.
Inganno throws a sloppy body shot
and Hevel counters with an inside leg kick.
Inganno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hevel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hevel moves out of range of the strikes.
Hevel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Inganno misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Inganno both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hevel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inganno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inganno misses with a body shot.
Inganno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hevel slips under a jab.
Hevel ducks under a wild hook from Inganno.
Inganno cracks Hevel with an open hand slap.
Inganno throws a combination that misses
and Hevel counters by clinching up.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Hevel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hevel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hevel working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Inganno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hevel lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hevel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hevel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Inganno tries to work over Hevel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inganno is trying to push Hevel away but Hevel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hevel swings wildly with an uppercut but Inganno uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hevel.
Inganno is trying to break free.
Hevel lands a shoulder strike.
Hevel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hevel slows down the pace here.
Inganno is trying to push Hevel away but Hevel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Hevel fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Hevel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hevel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inganno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inganno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inganno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Hevel.
Hevel has a couple of punches blocked by Inganno.
Hevel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Inganno misses with a punch to the body.
Inganno tries to throw a body punch but Hevel avoids it by throwing Inganno back against the cage.
Hevel swings wildly with an uppercut but Inganno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inganno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Inganno blocks an uppercut.
Inganno is trying to force a seperation but Hevel has the dominant position.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Inganno blocks an uppercut.
Inganno tries to break free but Hevel pushes him back against the cage.
Hevel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inganno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hevel lands with a right to the head.
Inganno misses with a punch to the body.
Inganno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hevel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inganno blocking some punches.
Hevel throws a head punch that misses.
Hevel swings wildly with an uppercut but Inganno uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inganno.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Inganno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hevel lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Hevel swings wildly with an uppercut but Inganno uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inganno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hevel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hevel throws a punch but it's blocked by Inganno.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Hevel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inganno is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Inganno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hevel trying to control the position but instead, Inganno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hevel into the cage.
Hevel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Inganno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inganno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Inganno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inganno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hevel lands a nice uppercut.
Inganno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Inganno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Inganno tries to throw a body punch but Hevel avoids it by throwing Inganno back against the cage.
Hevel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inganno throws a head punch that misses.
Hevel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Hevel.
Hevel lands with a short shot to the head.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Tommy Inganno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hevel blocks a body shot from Inganno.
Inganno wants to break free but Hevel has control.
Hevel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Hevel.
Hevel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hevel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inganno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hevel takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Hevel on the inside.
Hevel misses with a punch on the inside.
Hevel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hevel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Inganno backwards.
Hevel misses with a punch on the inside.
Inganno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hevel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hevel prevents Inganno from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hevel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hevel prevents a body shot from Inganno.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hevel lands with a short shot to the head.
Hevel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inganno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inganno is trying to push Hevel away but Hevel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hevel throws a head punch that misses.
Inganno blocking some punches.
Inganno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inganno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Tim Hevel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Hevel.
Inganno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inganno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Inganno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inganno is trying to force a seperation but Hevel has the dominant position.
Inganno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hevel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hevel throws a punch but it's blocked by Inganno.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Hevel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hevel, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Tim Hevel!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Tim Hevel!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Tim Hevel!
Tim Hevel wins by unanimous decision!
Tim Hevel is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Tim Hevel 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Thomas (ranked 1976 p4p, 2181 weight class) and Conrad Cartwright (ranked 248 p4p, 268 weight class). Conrad Cartwright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tank Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Cartwright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cartwright's head backwards.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Cartwright should have avoided that one.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Tank Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Thomas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thomas drops Cartwright with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cartwright looks back up at him and smiles so Thomas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cartwright is rocked!
It looks like Conrad Cartwright has been cut.
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!
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Cartwright out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Thomas!
Tank Thomas is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tank Thomas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Conrad Cartwright was interviewed post fight and said 'The Cartwright Curse strikes again! The Powers that be just won't allow it apparently.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Kochanowski (ranked 1430 p4p, 2155 weight class) and Cujo Jackson (ranked 200 p4p, 279 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Kochanowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cujo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kochanowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Kochanowski avoids it easily.
Kochanowski gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Kochanowski manages to retain guard.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kochanowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kochanowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kochanowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working away.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kochanowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Jackson throws an elbow but Kochanowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kochanowski down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the position.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Jackson working away.
Kochanowski is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kochanowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kochanowski trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is working Kochanowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Kochanowski is letting Jackson control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kochanowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kochanowski being controlled for a moment.
Kochanowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stalling.
Kochanowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Kochanowski uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kochanowski managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kochanowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kochanowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kochanowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson won't allow Kochanowski to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kochanowski slips a straight right by Jackson.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kochanowski closes the distance and clinches.
Kochanowski pulls guard.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kochanowski looking to control.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kochanowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kochanowski has his feet on Jackson's thighs here. He's pushed Jackson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jackson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateusz Kochanowski!
Mateusz Kochanowski is the new lightweight champion!
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