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WVT 64: Peterson v Simone PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 4048 p4p, 4007 weight class) and Lyle Alzado (ranked 179 p4p, 176 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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285
35 - 42 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 42 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lyle Alzado!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Alzado throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kraag crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alzado - the referee stops the clock and Kraag gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alzado. Kraag manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Alzado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzado.
Alzado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraag is just out of range.
Alzado tries a head kick but it misses.
Alzado throws the kick towards the body but Kraag avoids it.
Kraag lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kraag counters with a nice body shot.
Alzado looks winded!
Kraag works Alzado's body with a nice hook.
Kraag cracks Alzado with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kraag has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alzado to stand back up!
 Alzado is rocked!
 It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Alzado out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
During a confident post fight interview, Desi Kraag thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Scaletta (ranked 2423 p4p, 2166 weight class) and Alex Alexandrov (ranked 335 p4p, 305 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
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KO power |
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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 27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vito Scaletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scaletta at a distance.
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexandrov jumps guard.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scaletta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrov trying to control the position.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Scaletta in close.
Scaletta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov wants to control but Scaletta passes easily into half guard.
Alexandrov wants to control but Scaletta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scaletta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alexandrov trying to control here.
Scaletta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scaletta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scaletta decides to stand up.
Scaletta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scaletta feints and as Alexandrov raises his hands in defense, Scaletta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alexandrov wants to stand but Scaletta is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scaletta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet but Scaletta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Scaletta is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov is trying to hold Scaletta in close to prevent damage but Scaletta has managed to pass into half guard.
Scaletta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Scaletta there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta slips a nice elbow through Alexandrov's hands, connecting with Alexandrov's forehead.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov wants to get back to full guard.
Scaletta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Scaletta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scaletta is looking to advance position but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to escape back to his feet but Scaletta uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Scaletta decides to stand back up.
Alexandrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scaletta.
Alexandrov has Scaletta up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov presses Scaletta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scaletta tries to pull guard but Alexandrov holds him up against the cage and eventually Scaletta drops back down to his feet.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Scaletta avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Scaletta drags the fight down to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Scaletta 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.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scaletta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scaletta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Scaletta blocks it.
Scaletta misses with a punch to the body.
Scaletta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scaletta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Scaletta circles away.
Scaletta appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
As Alexandrov tries to get set, Scaletta tries to push him back and clinch up but Alexandrov manages to avoid the attempt.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Scaletta is having none of it.
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Scaletta up against the cage.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Scaletta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scaletta's gas tank.
Scaletta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexandrov walks away with a smile on his face. Scaletta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scaletta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks.
Alexandrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scaletta has managed to clinch.
Alexandrov looking for a takedown.
Alexandrov pulls Scaletta into guard.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard but Scaletta manages to pass into side control anyway.
Alexandrov wants to control but Scaletta postures up.
Scaletta tries to advance to mount but Alexandrov denies him.
Scaletta trying to control the action but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov reaches up around Scaletta's neck trying to control. But Scaletta takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Alexandrov! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Alexandrov is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Scaletta celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vito Scaletta!
A very excited looking Vito Scaletta 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Chang (ranked 1722 p4p, 2004 weight class) and Pinero Chai (ranked 227 p4p, 253 weight class). Chai has chosen Styles P - Off The Ghost as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pinero Chai was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pinero Chai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chang.
It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Chang looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chang misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Chai slips a straight right by Chang.
Chang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Chang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chang. Chang obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body kick there by Chai.
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Chang.
A cross from Chai lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chang!
Chang connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang throws a front kick that sends Chai stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chang.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chang misses with a double jab
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chang tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chang tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chai stuns Chang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Chang's front leg but catches the back leg as Chang tries to avoid it.
Chang misses with a body kick.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
Chai is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Chang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chang looks for the body kick but Chai saw that one coming.
Chang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
Chai works the jab nicely.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chang misses with a wild combination.
Chang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chang misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai moves away from the strike by Chang.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chai scores with a hook.
Chai misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Chang lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chang misses with a left hand
and Chai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws out a leg kick but Chang moves out of range and Chai only half commits.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chang.
Chang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Chang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chang misses with a right hand
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Chang is predictable there
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Chai tenderised Chang's leg. Chang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chang throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Chang blocks a leg kick.
Chang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chang throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chang misses with a straight right.
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chang doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Chang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chang at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chang looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Chai cracks Chang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chang moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Chang lands.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chai counters with a left to the body.
Chang throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chang throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai throws a leg kick but Chang checks it.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chang throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai motions for Chang to come forward. Chai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Chang should have avoided that one.
Chang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang misses with a head kick.
Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chai moves out of range as Chang strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Chang.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Chang's head.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Chang's ribs.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Chang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for Chang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
Chang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pinero Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy body kick from Chang
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chang throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a good low kick that Chang was not able to check.
Chai tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chang backing away here, and Chai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai slips a straight right by Chang.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chang. That did some damage!
Chang walks into a left hand.
Chai connects with a leg kick.
Chai staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Chang is out of range.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chang throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chang throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chang looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai feints and then cracks Chang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chang down.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Chang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Chang lands a front kick.
Chai moves out of range as Chang strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chang misses with a straight left.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.
Chang misses with a body kick.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chang to score with a decent uppercut.
That has opened up Pinero Chai's cut even more.
Chai digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Chai jabs at Chang's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Chai.
Chang looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Chang lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chai blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai throws a leg kick but Chang moved away.
Chang misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Chai staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chai scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chai misses with a leg kick.
Chang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chang scores with a body shot.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chang's hands.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chai throws out a leg kick but Chang moves out of range and Chai only half commits.
Chai feints and then cracks Chang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chang down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses Chai's front leg but catches the back leg as Chai tries to avoid it.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Bruce Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chang jabs at Chai's body.
Chang lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chang misses with a kick to the body.
Chai throws out a leg kick but Chang moves out of range and Chai only half commits.
Chang connects with a solid leg kick.
Chang looks to throw a body kick
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Chai thumps Chang with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai with a jab.
Nice body punch from Chai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang throws a body kick that misses.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chang checks it well.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chang swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
A left lands for Chang.
Chang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chang drops Chai with a beautiful combination! Chai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chang is looking for the KO!
Chai is rocked!
Chang looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Chang swinging wildly here.
Chang throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Chang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chang fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chai scores with a nice strike.
Chang slips under a jab.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chang checks it well.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chang. That did some damage!
Chang connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Chai covering up! Chang comes in with a big uppercut and Chai goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
An out of breath Bruce Chang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pinero Chai spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens ...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corona (ranked 1255 p4p, 1037 weight class) and Rounin Hashima (ranked 173 p4p, 142 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corona might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lil Baby, Lil Durk - How It Feels. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Rounin Hashima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Corona misses.
Nice defenses there by Hashima.
It seemed like Hashima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hashima misses with a leg kick
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Hashima checks the leg kick.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona loads up on a big right hand but Hashima slips the punch.
Corona buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hashima misses with a hook to the body
and Corona counters with an outside leg kick.
Hashima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corona on the side of the head.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corona misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hashima only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Corona's corner calls for a 1-2. Corona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Corona feints and then cracks Hashima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hashima down.
Corona fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hashima checks it well.
Hashima ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hashima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - Hashima coming out on top.
Corona sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hashima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corona misses with an uppercut.
Corona throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Hashima.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Hashima swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Hashima lands with a good body shot.
Hashima slips under a jab from Corona.
Hashima moves out of range of the leg kick from Corona.
Hashima throws a low kick but Corona moves out of range easily.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Hashima saw that one coming.
Corona looks to land a left hand but Hashima moved out of range nicely.
Corona throws a looping overhand right but Hashima ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hashima.
Corona throws a low kick, looking for Hashima's leg but Hashima calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hashima feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coronas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good work by Corona as he checks the leg kick.
Corona looks to land a right hand but Hashima moved out of range.
Corona misses the shot to the body.
Corona sizes up Hashima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice uppercut lands for Hashima. That snapped Corona's head back.
Corona with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Corona misses.
Corona checks a low kick from Hashima.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona missing with a left hand there. Hashima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hashima is looking to slow Corona down with leg kicks.
Hashima throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Hashima saw that one coming.
Hashima cracks Corona with an open hand slap.
Hashima looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Hashima manages to avoid it.
Hashima throws a chopping leg kick but Corona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Hashima misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corona takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hashima jabs Corona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hashima thuds a left hand into Corona's body.
Corona is looking to slow Hashima down with leg kicks.
Hashima misses with a low kick.
Hashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hashima misses with a hook.
Hashima connects with a single shot there.
Hashima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Hashima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hashima throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
Corona tries to counter by clinching up but Hashima breaks away and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Corona, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashima.
Corona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hashima is able to avoid easily.
Corona throws a looping overhand right but Hashima ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Hashima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona misses with an uppercut.
Hashima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hashima jabs at Corona's body.
Hashima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corona can pounce on him.
Corona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashima.
Hashima needs to keep his hands up - Corona had a free shot at his head there.
Good shot there by Corona.
Hashima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hashima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corona throws a big shot that misses.
Hashima rushes Corona and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hashima misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corona.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corona.
Hashima digs a right hand into Corona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corona's gas tank.
Hashima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona has Hashima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hashima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rounin Hashima will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hashima scoring well with a low kick there.
Corona misses with a double jab.
Corona throws a wild body kick that Hashima sees coming a mile off.
Hashima lands with an overhand left.
Corona takes a swing at Hashima's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hashima.
Hashima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hashima throws a combination. Corona tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Corona throws out a loose jab but Hashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hashima looks to land a body kick but Corona moved away.
Hashima cracks a nice hook into Corona's ribs.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashima manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Corona slams his shin into Hashima's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Hashima.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Corona misses.
Rounin Hashima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corona misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hashima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hashima.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashima manages to avoid it.
Corona tries to clinch up.
Hashima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hashima connects with a solid leg kick.
Hashima slips under a jab from Corona.
A big left from Hashima misses.
Corona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corona misses with a looping right.
Corona throws a jab but it's blocked by Hashima.
Hashima throws a chopping leg kick but Corona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Hashima manages to avoid it.
Corona darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hashima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hashima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona throws an off balance right hand
and Hashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hashima to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Hashima misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hashima moves out of range as Corona strikes.
Corona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hashima throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Hashima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hashima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hashima throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona misses with a hook.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hashima misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hashima misses the target.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Hashima is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corona checks a leg kick.
Corona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corona checks a low kick from Hashima.
Hashima throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Hashima saw that one coming.
Hashima throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Corona steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hashima. That one must have hurt.
Corona misses with a looping right.
Hashima throws a head kick that misses.
Corona misses with a straight left.
Corona scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Corona looks to throw the jab but Hashima is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hashima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hashima.
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hashima.
Corona tests Hashima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hashima misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Hashima as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corona finds it's way round the side to connect with Hashima's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashima works Corona's body with a nice hook.
Hashima throws an overhand right that lands on Corona's shoulder, as Corona tries to avoid the shot.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hashima looks to land a body kick but Corona moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hashima. That's going to slow Corona down.
Hashima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corona.
Hashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashima.
Hashima throws a nice looking combination but Corona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hashima thumps Corona with a low kick.
Corona throws a hook but Hashima avoids it easily.
Corona throws a hook to the side of Hashima's head but Hashima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Hashima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona misses with a looping left.
Corona throws an off balance right hand
and Hashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corona finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rounin Hashima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hashima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hashima misses with a hook.
Corona moves away from the strike by Hashima.
Hashima looks to land a body kick but Corona moved away.
Corona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corona looks to land a right hand but Hashima moved out of range.
Corona connects with a single shot there.
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Hashima counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corona's knee momentarily.
Corona misses with a leg kick.
Hashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
A left and a right from Hashima both land. Nice combination.
Corona looks to clinch
and Hashima counters with a straight right hand.
Hashima misses with a head kick.
Hashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashima misses with a wild body shot.
Corona dips to his left and cracks Hashima with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona misses with a looping right.
Hashima thuds a left hand into Corona's body.
Corona defending well as Hashima loads up on a big left hand.
Hashima tries to score with a low kick but Corona moves his leg out of the way.
Corona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Corona misses
and Hashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corona.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hashima! But no joy.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Hashima is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hashima! But no joy.
Hashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona connects with a single shot there.
Corona blocks a jab.
Corona connects with the punch.
Hashima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona scores with a head kick.
Corona fails to land with a series of punches.
Corona punishes Hashima's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashima walks into a left hand.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashima misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Corona blocks the leg kick.
Corona throws a body punch but Hashima moves out of range.
Corona swinging wildly here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Corona - that will leave a mark!
Corona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hashima.
Hashima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corona lands a head shot.
Hashima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corona to score with a decent uppercut.
Hashima throws a big shot that misses.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Hashima is out of range.
Hashima lands a leg kick that knocks Corona off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corona.
Corona clobbers Hashima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A clash of legs there as Hashima blocks the low kick.
Hashima is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Corona misses with an uppercut
and Corona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hashima doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hashima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corona.
Hashima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hashima misses with the combination.
Corona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hashima.
Hashima scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big right from Corona misses.
Hashima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
Corona is looking to counter punch.
Corona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corona moves away from the strike by Hashima.
Rounin Hashima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashima misses with a hook.
Corona lands a two punch combo.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashima.
Hashima misses with a double jab.
Hashima staying out of range there.
Hashima throws a leg kick but Corona sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hashima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hashima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Hashima.
A low kick lands for Hashima.
Corona throws a right hand that Hashima ducks under and follows up with a left that Hashima also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Hashima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hashima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Corona's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hashima misses with a lunging right hand
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corona lands with a nice body punch.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Hashima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Juan Corona.
Well Hashima has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rounin Hashima!
Rounin Hashima was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Juan Corona had this to say: 'Damn'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Nimoy (ranked 1383 p4p, 1530 weight class) and Bo Garrett (ranked 206 p4p, 231 weight class). Leonard Nimoy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Nimoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bo Garrett!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nimoy.
Nimoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nimoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garrett checks a low kick from Nimoy.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Nimoy slips a straight right by Garrett.
Garrett loads up on a big right hand but Nimoy slips the punch.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Nimoy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nimoy scores with a punch to the head.
Garrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nimoy.
Nimoy throws a big counter combination but Garrett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nimoy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nimoy jabs at Garrett's body.
Garrett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garrett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nimoy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garrett looks to throw the jab but Nimoy is out of range.
It looked like Nimoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nimoy throwing a counter right hand but Garrett manages to avoid it.
Garrett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Garrett.
Garrett misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Nimoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garrett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nimoy's head backwards.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nimoy.
A big left from Garrett misses.
Garrett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Garrett throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Garrett misses.
Nimoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrett.
Garrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nimoy manages to avoid it.
Nimoy lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Garrett misses
and Nimoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrett connects with a nice looking jab.
Garrett misses with a left hand
and Nimoy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nimoy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garrett backs up against the cage.
Nimoy lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Garrett. Beautiful body shot.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Garrett.
Garrett misses with a body punch
and Nimoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrett slips under a jab from Nimoy.
Garrett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Garrett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nimoy sprawls well initially but Garrett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nimoy is looking for a sweep. Garrett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garrett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nimoy defending well though.
Garrett with the ground and pound but Nimoy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Garrett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nimoy trying to control the position.
Garrett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nimoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrett throwing strikes but missing.
Garrett is looking to work some ground and pound but Nimoy has wrist control.
Nimoy has momentary wrist control but Garrett slips an elbow through the middle.
Garrett throws an elbow that misses. Nimoy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garrett's guard. Nice move by Nimoy!
Nimoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nimoy trying to control but Garrett is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett is pulling down on Nimoy's head to control his posture.
Nimoy tries to stand but Garrett is controlling from the bottom.
Nimoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garrett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Garrett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garrett doesn't manage to clinch there - Nimoy circles away.
Nimoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garrett counters with a stiff right hand.
Nimoy tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrett misses with an uppercut. Nimoy saw that one coming.
Nimoy throws a series of punches but Garrett avoids them all with ease.
Garrett shoots in but no luck this time.
Nimoy throws a hook but Garrett blocks it.
Nimoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nimoy.
Nimoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrett throws out the jab.
Nimoy staying out of range there.
A big right from Nimoy misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimoy throws a hook but Garrett avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Garrett.
Nimoy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nimoy thuds a left hand into Garrett's body.
Nimoy defending well as Garrett loads up on a big left hand.
Garrett checks a low kick from Nimoy.
Garrett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garrett scores with the left hand. Nimoy knows he should have avoided that one.
Nimoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garrett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garrett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nimoy.
Nimoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nimoy moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimoy misses with a body shot
and Garrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrett misses with a shot to the body
and Nimoy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garrett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nimoy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garrett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garrett misses with a hook
enabling Nimoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Nimoy.
Leonard Nimoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrett throws a lazy right hand but Nimoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nimoy misses the shot to the body.
Nimoy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nimoy ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Nimoy throws a sloppy body shot
and Garrett counters with a stiff right hand.
Garrett throws a lazy right hand but Nimoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett throws a shot from downtown. Nimoy moves away and avoids it.
Garrett moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrett throws a jab when Nimoy was well out of range.
Nimoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Garrett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nimoy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nimoy ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Nimoy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garrett defending well as Nimoy loads up on a big left hand.
Garrett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrett blocks a jab.
Garrett wants to counter with a clinch but Nimoy pushes him away.
Garrett throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Nimoy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nimoy moves away.
Garrett throws a hook but Nimoy blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett stuns Nimoy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrett misses the target.
Garrett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nimoy misses with an uppercut. Garrett saw that one coming.
Garrett shoots and misses
and Nimoy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Garrett. Beautiful body shot.
Garrett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nimoy counters with a left to the body.
Garrett lands a head shot.
Garrett slips under a jab from Nimoy.
A punch lands to the side of Garrett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nimoy slips under a jab from Garrett.
Nimoy blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Nimoy 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.
A close second round but Bo Garrett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Garrett throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrett misses with a hook.
Nimoy punishes Garrett's body with a nice straight punch.
Nimoy scores with a hook to the body. Garrett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nimoy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garrett misses with a hook. Nimoy ducked under it nicely.
Nimoy throwing a counter right hand but Garrett manages to avoid it.
Nimoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nimoy misses with a body shot.
Garrett has Nimoy up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy pushes Garrett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nimoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nimoy blocks an uppercut.
Nimoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett tries a body shot but Nimoy blocks it.
Nimoy misses with some punches.
Nimoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Garrett controls his hands.
Nimoy scores with a shoulder strike.
Nimoy misses with a body punch.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrett.
Garrett can't find room to land a body shot as Nimoy controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Nimoy fails to land.
Nimoy prevents the takedown attempt.
Nimoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nimoy scores with a nice right hand.
Nimoy moves out of range as Garrett strikes.
Nimoy scores with a jab to the body.
Nimoy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garrett doesn't seem bothered though.
Bo Garrett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garrett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garrett misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Nimoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leonard Nimoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett throws a right hand that misses
and Nimoy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garrett really felt that one!
Garrett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nimoy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garrett.
Nimoy ducks right into an uppercut from Garrett.
Nimoy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garrett dodges the punch combination from Nimoy.
Nimoy misses with a low kick as Garrett jumps back.
Nimoy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nimoy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nimoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garrett loads up on a big right hand but Nimoy slips the punch.
Nimoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garrett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bo Garrett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garrett walks into a straight right hand from Nimoy.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Nimoy is just out of range.
Nimoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garrett slips under a jab from Nimoy.
A big right from Garrett misses.
Garrett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nimoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nimoy.
Nice defenses there by Nimoy.
Garrett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Nimoy misses the target.
Garrett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nimoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrett.
Garrett looks to throw the jab but Nimoy is out of range.
Garrett loads up on a big right hand but Nimoy slips the punch.
Nimoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrett moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nimoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nimoy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nimoy.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
Garrett misses with a left hand
and Nimoy counters with a body kick that stops Garrett in his tracks momentarily.
Nimoy throws a body punch but Garrett moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Nimoy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garrett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Garrett!
Our winner, Bo Garrett, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Lewis (ranked 514 p4p, 1079 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 78 p4p, 163 weight class). Bokhchuud comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ErgeSholee Biste Turda kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bokhchuud forces Lewis back against the cage and clinches.
Lewis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bokhchuud just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands a left hand.
Bokhchuud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
 It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Bokhchuud lands a body shot.
Bokhchuud working Lewis over with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
Lewis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bokhchuud is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
A short right from Bokhchuud on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bokhchuud pushes off an throws an elbow but Lewis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lewis lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lewis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bokhchuud is looking to stand up but Lewis won't let him.
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Bokhchuud defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is working an open guard so Bokhchuud takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Bokhchuud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bokhchuud is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bokhchuud rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bokhchuud is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lewis avoiding damage as Bokhchuud throws knees to the body.
Bokhchuud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bokhchuud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bokhchuud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis blocks an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Lewis dodges an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bokhchuud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lewis's brow.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lewis jumps guard but Bokhchuud turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Bokhchuud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bokhchuud has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
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!
Bokhchuud is leaning against Lewis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lewis wants a takedown.
Lewis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head.
Derrick Lewis's cut is getting worse.
Lewis avoids the elbow strike from Bokhchuud, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lewis.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bokhchuud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 Lewis is rocked!
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bokhchuud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis.
Bokhchuud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Derrick Lewis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bokhchuud throws a big uppercut that drops Lewis! More strikes from Bokhchuud and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lewis lies dazed against the cage as Bokhchuud celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
After the big win, Khuchtei Bokhchuud made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Rader (ranked 878 p4p, 864 weight class) and Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 44 p4p, 43 weight class). Jorge Cruz Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dennis Rader's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Rader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rader misses with a straight left.
Cruz Jr moves out of range as Rader strikes.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy right hand but Rader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Rader.
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz Jr wants to clinch.
As Cruz Jr looks to move away, Rader throws a big counter combo but Cruz Jr just gets out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Cruz Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rader throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Rader moves out of range easily.
Rader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz Jr moves away.
Cruz Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Rader bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rader misses with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rader is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cruz Jr is looking to clinch.
Rader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rader. Rader obviously looking to wear him down.
Cruz Jr is looking to clinch but Rader is avoiding it.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch there but Rader circles away.
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz Jr misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Rader misses.
Rader takes a swing at Cruz Jr's ribcage but misses.
Rader throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Cruz Jr misses with a straight left.
Cruz Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rader throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Rader circles away.
Rader tries to keep at a distance but Cruz Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr is trying to force a seperation but Rader has the dominant position.
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rader's head backwards.
Rader throws a hook but Cruz Jr blocks it.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rader.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up.
Rader throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz Jr cracks Rader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Cruz Jr misses.
Rader blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz Jr avoids the head kick by Rader.
Rader scores with a leg kick.
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr throws a series of punches but Rader moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Rader tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rader lands a big head kick that sends Cruz Jr tumbling to the mat! Rader takes a step backwards and waves Cruz Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cruz Jr stuns Rader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Rader throws a shot from downtown. Cruz Jr moves away and avoids it.
Rader throws the left hand but Cruz Jr avoids the punch easily.
Rader scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Rader lands a two punch combo.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the side of Rader's head but Rader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rader tries to work over Cruz Jr's front leg with a kick but Cruz Jr checks it.
Rader takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cruz Jr rushes Rader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rader tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rader misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr misses with the head strike.
Rader swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader'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.
Rader wants to stall.
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rader fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rader lands a big right hand that sends Cruz Jr crashing to the mat! Rader stays standing though and waves Cruz Jr back to his feet!
Cruz Jr is rocked!
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Rader finish him?
Rader throws a head kick but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rader.
Cruz Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rader digs a good body shot into Cruz Jr's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Rader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Cruz Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rader throws a solid leg kick but Cruz Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rader.
Cruz Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cruz Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Rader blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rader moves away.
Rader swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rader blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up but Rader circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rader.
Rader cracks a nice hook into Cruz Jr's ribs.
Cruz Jr clinches with his opponent.
Cruz Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rader or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr manages to break the clinch.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz Jr.
Jorge Cruz Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rader blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz Jr. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
Rader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rader tries to throw a body punch but Cruz Jr avoids it by throwing Rader back against the cage.
Cruz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dennis Rader is winning the standup battle so far.
Rader tries to keep at a distance but Cruz Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz Jr can do to turn this around?
Rader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rader misses with a body punch.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
Rader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruz Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Rader.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rader throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz Jr.
Rader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz Jr cracks Rader with a nice body shot.
Rader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rader fails to land.
Rader is trying to push Cruz Jr away but Cruz Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cruz Jr blocking some punches.
Cruz Jr takes a shot to the head.
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch.
Rader throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz Jr moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rader throws a shot from downtown. Cruz Jr moves away and avoids it.
Cruz Jr tries to bum rush Rader with a series of wild strikes but Rader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz Jr throws a nice looking combination but Rader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr missing with a left hand there. Rader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rader throws out a powerful jab.
Cruz Jr is looking to clinch.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Rader.
Cruz Jr rushes Rader and presses him up against the cage.
Rader tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rader counters with a nice right hand that sends Cruz Jr toppling to the canvas! Cruz Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rader finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rader misses with a head kick.
Cruz Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rader.
Danga de danga de dang - Cruz Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up but Rader circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cruz Jr! Rader lets Cruz Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rader is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Cruz Jr hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dennis Rader!
After winning the bout, Dennis Rader 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Anderson (ranked 915 p4p, 1003 weight class) and Rebel Smith (ranked 124 p4p, 133 weight class). Anderson comes into the arena with Chase the bag (King Von) blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Smith!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Smith thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith slips under a jab from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Smith throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Smith takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Anderson catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith staying out of range there.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Anderson moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
A jab from Smith misses.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson slips a jab from Smith.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Smith swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Anderson defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnderson.
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
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!
Smith works the jab nicely.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Smith moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Smith takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Smith.
Anderson cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Anderson.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson misses the jab.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith moves away from the strike by Anderson.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Anderson 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.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson misses the jab.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson misses the jab.
Smith thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a jab.
Anderson catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Smith moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Smith takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Smith moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rebel Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson slips a jab from Smith.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Anderson slips a jab from Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rebel Smith.
Well Anderson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Anderson!
Ryan Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Dunham (ranked 443 p4p, 409 weight class) and Roberto Fabinho (ranked 66 p4p, 61 weight class). Dunham comes to the cage accompanied by Im Forever Blowing Bubbles. Fabinho has chosen Glowed Up - Kaytranada as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabinho closes the distance and pushes Dunham back into the cage.
Dunham prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Dunham.
Fabinho throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunham.
A shot in the inside from Dunham.
Fabinho lands with a light punch inside.
Dunham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fabinho cracks Dunham with a nice body shot.
Dunham misses with an elbow strike.
Dunham misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dunham throws an elbow but misses.
Fabinho blocking some punches.
Fabinho pulls guard.
Dunham stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
Dunham wanted to stand there but Fabinho had control of the position.
Fabinho has his feet on Dunham's thighs here. He's pushed Dunham 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! Dunham screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Fabinho!
A victorious Roberto Fabinho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Peterson (ranked 363 p4p, 380 weight class) and Joey Simone (ranked 54 p4p, 56 weight class). Simone has chosen Gucci Mane - Trap God Intro as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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30 - 16 - 1 |
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16 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
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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 30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Simone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simone on the side of the head.
Peterson defending well as Simone loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Peterson there.
Peterson works the jab nicely.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Simone throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Simone misses.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson thuds a left hand into Simone's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simone was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
A cross from Peterson lands.
Simone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peterson looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Simone.
Simone can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Peterson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Peterson manages to end up in side control.
Peterson wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Simone gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Peterson.
Simone trying to get back to full guard but Peterson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Peterson landing strikes from the mount and Simone is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson working the ground and pound effectively.
Peterson prevents Simone from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simone regains half guard.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Peterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Simone's temple.
Peterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peterson manages to get himself to full guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Peterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simone has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Peterson!
Peterson is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
Peterson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson gets back to half guard.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Peterson is working hard here to advance position.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Peterson is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Peterson 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.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Simone moves out of range.
Simone gets a clinch.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Peterson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone jumps guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Peterson tries to break the clinch but Simone is controlling the position.
Simone being controlled against the cage.
Simone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Simone won't allow it.
Simone blocking some punches.
Simone jumps guard but Peterson stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dylan Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone blocking some punches.
Simone lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Peterson manages to end up in side control.
Peterson lands some shots froms side control.
Peterson is working Simone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Simone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simone looking for submissions off his back.
Simone has hold of Peterson's hands but Peterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Simone keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peterson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peterson is aware though and is defending well.
Peterson stands up over Simone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Peterson distracts Simone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peterson is in close to Simone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peterson is in close to Simone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dylan Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peterson defends it easily.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simone working for a triangle but Peterson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone can't keep his opponent in guard - Peterson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Peterson slips a nice elbow through Simone's hands, connecting with Simone's forehead.
Simone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peterson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Peterson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson attempts a counter takedown but Simone avoids it well and moves away.
Simone moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Simone lunges at Peterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peterson's hand.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peterson with a nice cross.
Peterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simone.
Simone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simone to the mat! Simone manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson with a nice head shot there.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peterson is trying to keep Simone in close.
Simone passes Peterson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Peterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peterson is refusing to be controlled, as Simone sits in half guard.
That's two 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.
Peterson trying to control here.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone works his way into full mount!
Simone is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Simone extends the arm and Peterson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
A relieved looking Joey Simone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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pop
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